right near my house, but public area is difficult...on a steep hill. entrance into water not safe…read morefor the elderly...no handbars and slippery rock steps. i have never made it into the water so i don't know about that.

Swimming, rocky but nice little spot. Not very expensive, bring a few floats and spend the day.read more

I thought this spot was beautiful. Quiet. The grounds area…read morecould use some updating. But it's got water, rocks, shade trees, and a swing! Precious low key spot for some relaxing.

Nice little park. Not too busy and has a few nice trails by the water. Also picnic tables and and…read morespace to play catch or toss a football. Lots of trees for hammocking as well!

This is a cute little beach when it's high tide. I've come here several times over the years…read more It's typically packed on sunny days and if it's high tide good luck finding a spot. Lots of the beach is somewhat rocky so bring water shoes. The good part is that this place isn't overrun by tourists... It's fairly calm and doesn't have a ton of stores or attractions....

Amazing stay. Beautiful quiet location and accomodations! We hope to go back again soon.read more

Beautiful state park with great views on many trails. The trails are pretty flat and not difficult,…read moreand they are very shaded, so it's a very relaxing set of hikes. Looks like a great spot for a picnic as well.

This is a great little state park close to Portland and Freeport with trails that go along the…read moreocean, through the woods and along the Harraseeket River. Nice picnic spots and places to sit and admire the view. This is a popular park in Summer, especially in nice weather, so parking could be a challenge. If you're in the area, definitely worth a visit. Don't forget to leave your money in the box at the entrance of you don't have a Maine State Park pass so we can keep state parks like this open and maintained.

My favorite place!! Very clean & family run by an older couple that are very nice and take great…read morepride in everything from the cleanliness to kindness. Only $5.00 to get in for the day. It's on a dead end street and plenty of parking. Very simple and relaxing.

Incredible beach/lake experience. This little gem is tucked away in a residential area, which…read morehelps to keep the masses away. Came here on July fifth, and the weather was marvelous! The water was cool and refreshing with a mix of smooth sand. For the person posting about the smell, I'd say it's possible they didn't shower properly that morning, because the air was mountain fresh this day.

amazing campground but ever since they changed it to yogi bear jellystone campground it's for just…read moreyoung kids. not teens and hardly adults. all the activities and everything are for small kids and it makes it very boring for teens. there are not activities for teens and it's a family campground... family... but it's just for little kids. teens are not interested in yogi bear.also the playground needs to be more shaded because they playground and bounce pad are way to hot to use during the day.

Beaverbrook campground is in the middle of nowhere. The location was about an hour away from…read morePortland. The lake looked beautiful but because the beach was so small- 100-200ft of frontage, maybe- we stayed at the pool. We were unable to launch our 19ft boat because the launch is 1.5ft deep until you get far out. We still paid the $6 launch fee, even though our boat never left our site. We had 3 sites for 4 families... 304, 306, 308. The first was large enough for 2 big tents, 2 cars, picnic tables, fire, 8 chairs. The 2nd was big enough for a truck, a stationary boat and 1 tent. The 3rd barely held 1 tent, a 3'x 3' small table, truck and fire. If space is a concern for your family, I suggest you check out the map before choosing a site!!! The comfort stations were great. Everything was close proximity for our little kids to walk to- playground, brook, comfort station, pool and store. This campground is best for families with kids 5-12 who would enjoy riding their bikes down the dirt roads to the playground without fear of getting lost. The pool is by far the best part of Beaverbrook. Waterslide is only for kids under 18 who are 48"tall.

How did I not know about this place?? Fabulous. Quiet. feel sorry for the neighbors if too many…read morepeople go there.

I am not the kind of mermaid who needs to drive her car right onto the beach. I'm not into…read moretailgating. I'm not into opening the back of my vehicle to blast music and create a Daytona-esque feel. That's just me. If any of those things are appealing, then come to Stover's Cove especially on the weekend. I'm not sure this place is much of a secret. When we came it was FILLED with giant trucks (many from Massachusetts) that had emptied out contents like canopy tents, beach furniture of all kinds, eight foot tables for buffets and beer pong, corn hole, SUP, kayaks, you name it. We found what we thought was a quiet area all the way at the end of the gravelly hook-shaped land (nothing here is sandy, so don't expect a traditional beach) but were almost immediately surrounded - people a few feet to our left, right, and behind. This is a cove, so remember there are no open ocean views or waves of any kind (unless they're coming from jetskiers) which is great for the ecosystems of the salt marshes. It's very still, very warm ocean water with views of homes, trees, Harpswell Sound, and the cribstone bridge. The ocean floor is more mushy then rocky or compact. Obviously this is all nitpicky and totally preferential, but Maine is filled with so many glorious swimming and sunbathing spots, that it's really all about finding what makes you happy. Is this a free place to swim? Yes. Is parking abundant (and also free)? Yes. Is it great for kiddos who maybe are a bit nervous about swimming or the ocean? Yes. Is it suitable if you have mobility issues? Yes. Also, they permit fireworks on July 3rd, 4th, 5th and December 31st and January 1st. Definitely check it out, but be careful of driving in. Your undercarriage thanks you.

Huge parking lot and free during the off season. Looked beautiful even on a crappy day! Ventured…read more here because I was staying close by in Phippsburg. Wish I had better weather but will definitely come back when I return in October!

We came in on a perfect day, mid week. Beautiful beach and not crowded, clean bathrooms and free…read moresunscreen. There's an entrance fee, $8 for adults and $4 for children, $2 seniors, non-residents. Just beware because cell signal was spotty on the beach and you have to go to the parking lot to get a decent cell service.

Picture this: you're strolling along a pebbly beach tucked away along the most quintessential Maine…read morerocky coast scene in the world during almost-dusk without a care in the world. It's like something out of Downeast Magazine, but really it's the vibe at Birch Point State Park during the off-season (which is open all year round, and as a Mainer you should really, really check out... I mean, is there anything quite as romantic as the ocean during winter?). I came in autumn and parked along the street outside of the entrance, walked the half mile down the access road, and was greeted by a crescent shaped beach bookended by giant rocks/ledges and small green spaces with picnic tables. I know there's a fee during the height of the season, but there's something really special about being able to enjoy this kind of unadulterated nature sans people in the chilly weather - so bring a sweater, a flask, a book... I'm confused though - there was a handwritten note defacing a park sign at the entrance that said, "Screw you State of Maine for closing this park." I don't know what's going on with that, but I hope it's not the truth because this is gem of spot. It seemed closed only for the season when I came, though that didn't stop locals from walking their dogs here.

Such a relaxing place that you don't even read your book much- just watch the water…read more A Sunday in mid-July was not crowded when we arrived at 1030 but by the time we left at 1, parking was rare and most people were parked on the long gravel drive into the park. The beach is a typical Maine one with dark, packed Sand and lots of seaweed. There's a lot of bugs in the seaweed that will go everywhere if you try to move it. Rocks are on either side of the beach and can make a less comfortable but quieter site. I was disappointed to see a giant pile of poo when we walked in. I think it was from a dog. Please, please clean up after your dog or leave them at home. This is a state park for all of us to enjoy. The water is frigid cold but we saw quite a few swimmers today. There are some grill to the left as you walk in that are shaded. Dogs must be on a leash.

Nobody has updated this in years. So I'm here to share. We love this beach now. Since they removed…read morethe old pier, the beach and water are immaculately clean. It's rocky, so swimming shoes are a must. There's a big rock to sunbathe on. It disappears when the tide comes in. Plenty of green space for relaxing flying kites-throwing a football, trails for walking/biking, a big white gazebo with live music in summertime. Picnic tables and a porta potty. Pammy's Ice Cream Parlor is at the end of the road and is a MUST.