Popham Beach State Park
Nestled between the mouths of the Morse and Kennebec Rivers, Popham Beach State Park is a total of 605 acres of uniquely carved dunes and beach.
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Popham Beach State Park Details
Nestled between the mouths of the Morse and Kennebec Rivers, Popham Beach State Park is a total of 605 acres of uniquely carved dunes and beach. With the currents from the ocean and rivers meeting at this point, the riptides can be harsh but have created a unique beachscape that is popular for water sports, sunbathing and hiking. During low tide, Fox Island is a popular spot to walk out to, though visitors are warned to watch for the incoming tide. If you're wary of the water and history is more your thing, check out the remains of the Popham Settlement and Fort George to get a glimpse of into earlier times. Facilities: Picnic Area, Parking, Restrooms
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Fort Baldwin State Historic Site
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Fort Popham State Historic Site
Situated only two miles away from Maine's busiest beach, Fort Popham State Historic Site is an old fortification originally dating to the Civil War era and the Popham colony.
