Moose Point State Park

Moose Point State Park is a state-protected coastal area in Maine that combines forests with rocky shorelines along the bay. The grounds cover about 146 acres with marked hiking trails, picnic areas, and views of the Atlantic Ocean.

The protected area was established in the mid-20th century as part of Maine's efforts to preserve coastal lands for public use. Creating this park reflected growing recognition that these natural spaces needed legal protection.

The park embodies the local connection to Maine's coastal way of life and shows how the shoreline shapes the region's character. Visitors experience this bond directly when walking between forest and water, seeing how both environments define the area.

The park is open from sunrise to sunset with parking areas and picnic spots distributed throughout the grounds. The trails are well-maintained and generally easy to walk, though the ground can be uneven in places.

The park holds spruce-fir forest and tidal pools close together, allowing woodland creatures and sea life to coexist in one location. This closeness of two very different worlds is uncommon and makes it a special place for watching nature.

Location: Searsport

Website: https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl?park_id=19

GPS coordinates: 44.43940,-68.94780

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:26