BPL Highlights

This beautiful and engaging report shares the highlights of our work through stunning images and concise descriptions. Get to know these essential places and essential people.

• 2021 BPL Highlights Report (PDF 7.6 MB) Free Adobe Reader software if you cannot open PDFs.

News

• 8/25/2022: Reminder: Camping Prohibition on Tumbledown Mountain
• 8/18/2022: Bureau of Parks and Lands Announces New Outdoor Recreation Investments Map
• 8/18/2022: Grant to Rehabilitate Maine's Colburn House State Historic Site Included in National Park Service Semiquincentennial Grant Program
• 7/28/2022: Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands Celebrates "Art Outside and On the Trail" in collaboration with Portland Museum of Art and L.L.Bean
• 6/8/2022: Governor Mills Launches $50 Million Jobs & Recovery Plan Initiative to Rebuild Maine State Parks

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Campground Reservations Internet & Call Center is Closed for the Season; Off Season & Winter Camping is Available

The State Park Campground Reservations Call Center closed for the season on Friday, September 9, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. EST. Internest reservations closed on Sunday, 9/11/2022 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Thank you for a wonderful camping season. We hope to see you again next summer!

Off Season & Winter Camping

You may continue to camp at select locations. Self-sufficiency is required; no amenities, cleared locations, or water at these sites. On-site self-registrations is available at the entry booth. Fees and complete information.

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.

• Mini Guide (PDF 112KB)
• Park brochures & publications page

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Untold Secret: Maine Public Lands

Explore the unbelievably beautiful Maine Public Lands. These are magical places in Maine—and they belong to all of us. Watch the new 21-minute short film, or in segments, to begin your virtual journey and plan for your visit to Maine Public Lands.

Drone, Unmanned Aircraft (UAS) Policy

The general use of drones (UAS) is prohibited in Maine State Parks, Historic Sites, or DACF Boat Launches without direct oversight and guidance of an approved law enforcement agency or by the issue of a Special Activity Permit.

• Drone Unmanned Aircraft Policy (PDF 19KB)