Basket Island
Located in Casco Bay, the 10 acres of Basket Island are popular for kayakers, boaters, and canoers to stop in for the day and hike or picnic.
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Basket Island Details
Located in Casco Bay, the 10 acres of Basket Island are popular for kayakers, boaters, and canoers to stop in for the day and hike or picnic. With small coves and beaches, the spot is perfect for a day trip. Being a wildlife preserve, overnight camping is not permitted, as are visits during certain times of the year due to osprey and eider nesting. Exploring here is still fun though with left behind remnants of old homesteads and WWII bases to be found crumbled and overgrown.
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Nearby Parks Around Basket Island
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Basket Island
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1.5 mi away
Sunset Road Right-of-Way
A public right-of-way which leads to a rocky ledge and small pocket beach.
1.7 mi away
Indian Point
25 acres of a high-risk ecological system set aside and protected for both the habitat and public.
1.7 mi away
Madeline Point
This a town-owned docks and small ramp is hidden on the western side of Cousins Island, and known for its amazing sunsets.
1.8 mi away
Little Chebeague Island
A flat and beautiful 100-acre island in the Casco Bay, Little Chebeague Island features short and easy trails totaling 1.2 miles along shores and through forests.
