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Stay Informed with Safety Updates for day-use and camping.
- 5/25/2023: Embrace Safety and Fun at Maine State Park Beaches
- 5/25/2023: Maine State Parks and Public Reserved Lands Prepare for Increased Peak Season Visitation, Encourages Planning and Respect for Maine's Outdoors
- 5/12/2023: Critical 13,500-Acre Section of Western Maine Protected
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Parks & Historic Sites: Days & Hours
Parks may be visited year-round, from 9:00 a.m. to sunset daily unless otherwise posted. Fees are collected at the booth by staff or through self-service stations.
For current status:
Please call the park or historic site directly.
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Park Amenities, such as water, restrooms and buildings, are shut down for the winter season as dictated by weather. Primitive toilets may be available at some locations.
Parking - Most parks and historic sites are not plowed during the winter due to seasonal staffing. A few parks are only plowed when the manager is on duty.
Upcoming Events & Activities
- June 10, 2023 : In the Pines at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
- June 10, 2023 : Elfin World of Lichens & Mosses at Bradbury Mountain State Park
- June 11, 2023 : Osprey Watch at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
- June 16, 2023 : Nighttime Creatures & Sky Tour at Bradbury Mountain State Park
- June 17, 2023 : Stroll with the Ranger at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
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Upcoming Public Meetings
- June 16, 2023 : Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council Meeting
- December 15, 2023 : Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council Meeting