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Welcome to the Maine Bureau of Parks
& Lands
If you want to explore Maine's great outdoors, you've come to
the right place! Maine is legendary for its rock bound coast, the
north woods, mountains, lakes, and rivers. All of these areas are
represented in the one million acres managed by the Bureau of Parks
& Lands.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING STATE GOVERNMENT CLOSURE
The Bureau of Parks and Lands will be closed on Monday, July 6, 2009, due to the 2010-2011 Biennial State Budget, Public Law 2009, Chap. 213, Part SSS. This is the first of 10 closure days between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.
Maine’s state parks and historic sites will remain open and staffed during the closure days.
  Find Parks & Lands
We just launched a new online tool to help you discover Maine's Great State Parks, Public Lands and Historic Sites! This new feature allows you to search by activity, facility or region; or try our "single-tank trips" feature and go on a gas-saving adventure by finding a destination in your neck of the woods. Downloadable maps and brochures are available for select locations or use the "print this page" feature for a printer-friendly brochure. There is so much to discover on BPL managed lands. We hope this improvement to our website helps you find parks & lands and experience the natural beauty that is Maine.
To use this feature select the link  Find Parks & Lands (located in the top right portion of your screen under the Bureau Features heading).
During the coming weeks and years, BPL will continue to expand and enhance this website. Please contact us with your comments.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT MAINE'S PARKS & LANDS
There are so many reasons to visit Maine's State Parks and Public Lands. Below are just a few of the events scheduled for this season. For more outdoor happenings, visit the Take It Outside calendar of events.
 First-Time Campers Program
32 Maine families who have never been camping have a unique opportunity this summer to reconnect with nature by winning a weekend at one of 8 participating Maine State Parks.
Selection of Winner
Winner will be selected in a random drawing on Monday June 8, 2009. Prizewinner will be notified by Phone and email the week of June 8,2009
The names of the winning families will be posted to the website by
Monday June 15, 2009
Congratulations to the following 32 Families
| LANE |
DEMERCHANT |
BECKER, SR. |
JONES |
| COFFIN |
SAUCIER |
LINDSAY |
WATSON |
| ELLERD |
SMALL |
EATON |
TWIST |
| SCHNEIDER |
DENNISON |
DEVOE |
PARADIS |
| STEPHENSON |
NUTTING |
DRISKO |
NICKERSON |
| CURTIS |
MOODY |
SHATTO |
THOMAS |
| MASKALA |
DILLON |
GOODMAN |
PLUMMER |
| OLIVER |
WALTER |
FANELLI |
LAKE |
LD 1488 An Act To Provide Free Admission to State Parks to All Maine Veterans
Effective immediately and valid until the fall, a veteran is granted free day access upon arrival at a state park or historic site by producing an easily recognizable veteran identification and proof of Maine residency. This identification includes veteran discharge papers such as a DD214 showing an honorable or under honorable character of service, identification cards such as a military ID or VA ID, or veteran’s license plates. The free day use access is issued only for the veteran who resides in Maine. There is no limit on visits or sites but valid identification must be shown upon arrival each time to receive the free day access. Currently free access is granted to any active duty enlisted Maine resident and any resident who is 65 or older.
The application process for the pass will begin on October 1st and the application instructions will be posted on the Maine Department of Conservation, the Maine Bureau of Veterans Services and the State of Maine web sites.
The Department of Conservation through its Bureau of Parks and Lands has initiated planning for the development of a new state park on 2,588 acres of state-owned land along the Androscoggin River just north of the Lewiston – Auburn area. These lands include 2,258 acres along the west shore in Turner, and 330 acres along the east shore in Leeds, known collectively as the Androscoggin Riverlands.
Recently Published Reports
Management Plans
Standing and Special Committees
On sale now is the Allagash Wilderness Waterway DVD Northrunner. Come discover the history of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway (from its creation in 1966 to the present) with those who live and work there. Northrunner explores the history of this gem of a park in the middle of a working forest. Learn why this place is so revered – and engenders so much passion. |
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Campground
Maps
