Roque Bluffs State Park

Roque Bluffs State Park is a coastal recreation area in Maine spanning about 274 acres along Englishman Bay. It features a half-mile crescent of sand, a freshwater pond called Simpson Pond, and multiple trails winding through the grounds.

The park was established in 1969 by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to protect the area for public use. Its creation reflected efforts to preserve Maine's coastal lands during the 1960s expansion of state conservation.

The beach and pond areas draw local visitors back season after season for swimming, picnicking, and outdoor exploration. These two water bodies anchor how people use and experience the space throughout the year.

The park is best explored on foot using trails like Houghton's Hill, Mihill, and Pond Cove, which are connected by smaller paths for flexible exploration. Wear proper footwear and bring layers, as coastal weather changes quickly here.

The rock formations in this park bear grooves carved by ancient glaciers that once covered Maine's coast. These glacial scratches offer a direct glimpse into how ice shaped the landscape thousands of years ago.

Location: Maine

Inception: 1969

Website: https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl?park_id=23

GPS coordinates: 44.61500,-67.48780

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:45