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Maine State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)
What is SCORP?
A National Park Service-approved Maine State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) qualifies Maine to receive federal Land and Water Conservation Funds. Additionally, the Maine SCORP satisfies state legislative requirements and helps guide Bureau decision making.
Maine's SCORP report identifies the demand for, and supply of outdoor recreation areas and facilities based on available information and discusses outdoor recreation issues of statewide importance based on public input. The plan's Implementation Program suggests broad priorities for expenditure of LWCF dollars in Maine. It serves as source material assisting those looking to better understand outdoor recreation needs in Maine and how to align projects with those needs. The plan is a guiding reference for outdoor recreation priorities across Maine, including consideration of resources ranging from playgrounds and athletic fields to boat launches, parks, and backcountry trails.
Download the Plan
Full Plan including Appendices (PDF 7MB)
2025 SCORP Update
The 2020-2024 Maine SCORP is currently active. An extension request was granted by the National Park Service for the 5-year review plan. Maine is currently in a planning process and the next 2025-2035 SCORP, which will be published in September of 2026 and then intends to switch to the 10-year review plan.
Planning Timeline
| December 2024 | Steering Committee Formed |
| January 2025 – March 2025 | Planning Phase |
| April 2025 – September 2025 | Stakeholder Engagement & Public Input |
| October 2025 – December 2025 | Drafting Document |
| January 2026 – March 2026 | Public Comment |
| April 2026-June 2026 | Finalize Document |
| July 2026 | Submit for Approval |
| September 2026 | Publish 2026-2035 Maine SCORP |
Questions about Maine’s SCORP should be sent to:
Nicole Lazure
Outdoor Recreation Planner
Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
22 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0022
(207) 287-4920