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

• 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
• 5/20/2022: Support Healthy Forests: leave your firewood at home
• 4/29/2022: Mills Administration Announces the Permanent Protection of Land for Outdoor Recreation
• 4/26/2022: Media Advisory: Feathers over Freeport, Sat-Sun, Apr 30-May 1

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Camping Reservations Begin on February 1 and 4, 2022

Family Camping sites (one family* or group of 6 or fewer people)

On February 1:

• Sebago Lake State Park ONLY– Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 9:00 AM, EST (storm date if Maine State Government is closed – Wednesday, February 2, 2022) Make an online reservation.
• Also on February 1: Group Camping and Picnic Shelter Reservations - call park directly Locations, Reservation Information, and Phone Numbers to call; no online reservations taken.

On February 4:

• All parks - Friday, February 4, 2022, at 9:00 AM, EST (storm date if Maine State Government is closed – Monday, February 7, 2022)

Attention Campers: Beginning this year, 2022, the Reservation Call Center will no longer be mailing paper permits to campers who make their camping reservations over the phone. Every phone reservation will receive an emailed confirmation and permit to download and present at the entrance booth when checking in. The occupant name on the permit must still match the valid ID credential presented at the time of check-in.

Winter Camping continues through March 15

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 to 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)