Popham Beach State Park is situated on a 529-acre piece of land surrounded on either side by the deltas of the Morse and Kennebec Rivers, known as a popular spot for surfers and swimmers throughout the summer months. Shell collectors from around New England also flock to the park's beaches for an opportunity to collect unique shells created from the coastline's tides. Dogs are allowed on several portions of the beach year-round, giving beachgoers a chance to frolic on the sand with their four-legged friends. Walking trails within the park take visitors to the remains of nearby Forts Popham and Baldwin, as well as remnants of the colonial-era Popham Colony. At low tide, visitors can walk across exposed sandbars to nearby Fox and Wood Islands. Park amenities include restrooms, showers, and day-use picnic sites, with lifeguards staffed on duty at the beach during the summer months.

10 Perkins Farm Ln, Phippsburg, ME 04562, Phone: 207-389-1335

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