The 153 acre Libby River Farm was formerly a saltwater farm purchased by Scarborough Land Trust (SLT) in 1997 from the Larrabee Family. Later, adjacent wetlands were purchased by SLT and Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The property is located next to the state-owned 3,100 acre Scarborough Marsh, the largest saltwater marsh in Maine. The preserve is also adjacent to Campfire USA Camp Ketcha, and all of these parcels effectively create a much larger conserved area of wetlands, uplands and riparian areas which create a diversity of habitat types favorable to many animals, especially shorebirds. The forested areas are occasionally selectively cut in accordance with a forest management plan.
Stay left at the kiosk and continue for 0.4 miles to reach the Libby River Farm trails, which feature a self-guided nature trail and observation platform over Scarborough Marsh. Individuals are welcome to explore Camp Ketcha’s trails when programs are not in operation.
Pets are permitted, but must be on a leash to avoid disturbing Camp Ketcha programs and property.
Please note that biking is not allowed on the preserve.
Find more about the self-guided interpretive trail online at Scarborough Land Trust's website.
Visit Scarborough Land Trust online for more information, or contact:
To access the Libby River Farm property, park at Camp Ketcha Outdoor Education Welcome Center, which is located on the north side of ME Route 207 (Black Point Road) in Scarborough, 2.5 miles east of US Route 1 and 0.25 miles west of ME Route 77.
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