Birch Point State Park

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Birch Point State Park offers visitors a quiet stroll along the shores of Penobscot Bay with picturesque views of the surrounding mid-coast region.
Trail Activity
Walking
Length
0.20 miles, Round Trip
Difficulty
Easy
Town
Owls Head
Surface
Dirt/Forest Floor
Pets
Permitted
Fees
Yes

Description

Birch Point State Park is the perfect setting for those looking to spend a day in peaceful serenity. Walk the crescent-shaped beach and enjoy the gentle surf. At either end of the beach, follow a short path to check out beautiful enclaves, smooth bedrock, and dunes of cobble stones and pebbles. Both 0.1-mile trails offer panoramic views of Penobscot Bay and the islands that dot the mid-coast region. Relax along the ocean, comb the beach, take in the abundant wildlife, go for a swim or try your hand at shore-line fishing. Birch Point provides the perfect leisurely getaway.

View the Birch Point State Park page on BPL's website.

Other Information

Day-use areas will be open from 9:00 am to sunset daily, unless posted otherwise. Please exercise caution on ledge and rock areas, especially in wet conditions. Swimmers should note that there are no lifeguards.

Pets must be kept on a leash.

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This trail passes through a property that was acquired in part with funds from the Land for Maine’s Future program. For more information about the LMF program and the places it has helped to protect, please visit the LMF webpage.

Trail Manager

Visit Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands online for more information or contact:

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands, Camden Hills State Park
280 Belfast Road
Camden, ME 04843
Phone: (207) 236-3109

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Trail Tips

Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Stick to established trails and campsites. If there's no trail, try to walk on rock, gravel, or snow and spread out so that your group doesn't create a trail.

Trailhead Information

From the intersection of US-1 and ME-73 in Rockland, head south on ME-73 for 3.9 miles. Turn left onto Dublin Road and continue 1.4 miles, before taking a right onto Ballyhac Road. The access road for Birch Point State Park is in 0.8 miles on the left.

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