Fort Point State Park

Fort Point State Park is a 120-acre coastal property in Stockton Springs featuring forests, open fields, and rocky shoreline facing the Penobscot Bay. Pathways crisscross the grounds, and a sturdy pier extends into the water for visitors to use.

Fort Pownall was built in 1759 when English forces viewed the river as strategically crucial for regional control. The lighthouse appeared decades later to guide vessels safely into the bay.

The lighthouse tower stands as a marker of life at sea, shaping how locals understand their relationship with the water and the seasons.

The park features a sturdy pier suitable for fishing and watching water life, with picnic spots distributed along the shoreline. Trails are well marked throughout, and visitors can bring their own kayaks or explore various waterside activities at their pace.

The grounds serve as a living habitat where deer, foxes, porcupines, and seals move through their daily routines in their natural environment. This mix of woodland and open water creates rare conditions that support multiple animal species.

Location: Maine

Inception: 1974

Website: https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl?park_id=33

GPS coordinates: 44.46674,-68.81892

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:47