Phippsburg, Maine

• What is Popham Beach State Park?
  • Popham Beach State Park covers a whopping 605 acres along the Atlantic coastline and is a treasured day-use recreational area for Phippsburg residents and visitors.
• Where is Popham Beach State Park located?
  • The park borders the south side of the mouth of the Kennebec River, where geological conditions create a dynamic, changing landscape.
• What activities can visitors enjoy at Popham Beach State Park?
  • Visitors can enjoy:
    • Sunbathing
    • Swimming
    • Body-boarding
    • Ocean kayaking
    • Surfing
• Can visitors walk to Fox Island?
  • Yes, at low tide visitors can walk across to Fox Island.
• Are there lifeguards at Popham Beach State Park?
  • Yes, lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.
• Are dogs allowed at Popham Beach State Park?
  • Yes, leashed dogs are welcome off-season.
• What other activities are available?
  • From time to time, the park offers guided tours, and visitors can also enjoy fishing, hunting, and wildlife watching.
• Where is Popham Beach State Park located?
  • Popham Beach State Park, 711 Popham Rd, Phippsburg, ME 04562, Phone: 207-389-1335

• What is Fort Popham?
  • Fort Popham is a coastal defense fortification dating back to the Civil War era. It is located at the mouth of the Kennebec River.
• When was Fort Popham built?
  • The fort was built around 1861 using granite blocks quarried from nearby Fox Island.
• What is the structure of Fort Popham?
  • Fort Popham was built in a crescent shape with a 9m high wall facing the river mouth and was armed with six guns.
• Did Fort Popham see any military action?
  • The fort saw very little action during its time of operation.
• Can visitors explore Fort Popham?
  • Yes, today visitors can explore the remains of the fort on a self-guided tour.
• Are there informational resources available at the site?
  • Yes, there are several information stations that tell the story of the fort and how it was constructed.
• Are there picnic facilities at Fort Popham?
  • Yes, there are picnic tables outside the fort, overlooking the scenic river mouth.
• Where is Fort Popham located?
  • Fort Popham State Historical Site, 10 Perkins Farm Lane, Phippsburg, ME 04562, Phone: 207-389-1335

Attractions for Couples

• What is Hermit Island?
  • Located on the edge of Casco Bay, Hermit Island is a seasonal campground where beach and nature lovers can set up camp to enjoy the best of the bay.
• Where is the Hermit Island Campground located?
  • The campground is situated within easy reach of several long stretches of beautiful beaches.
• What is the main beach at Hermit Island?
  • The main beach near the entrance to the campground is called Head Beach.
• Are there hiking trails on Hermit Island?
  • Yes, the island is crisscrossed by a network of trails that lead explorers to several other beautiful beaches.
• Can visitors bring or rent boats?
  • Visitors are welcome to bring their own sea kayaks, and rowboats and canoes are available for rental.
• What facilities are available at Hermit Island?
  • Facilities include:
    • Bathrooms
    • Pool table
    • Video games
    • Outdoor ping-pong
    • Volleyball
• Can visitors buy food and supplies on the island?
  • Yes, visitors can stock up on groceries at the camp store or enjoy meals at the Snack Bar.
• Where is Hermit Island located?
  • Hermit Island, 6 Hermit Island Rd, Phippsburg, ME 04562, Phone: 207-443-5101

• What is the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area?
  • Comprising over 600 acres of coastal uplands and protected salt marshes, the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area extends all the way from the Sprague River to the Morse River.
• What wildlife can be found in the conservation area?
  • The conservation is home to a wealth of rare plant and bird species, including nesting sites of the endangered piping plover.
• Who visits the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area for studies?
  • The conservation area welcomes over 1000 school and college students each year for environmental studies.
• Is the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area open to the public?
  • Yes, the conservation area is open to the public and offers a wonderful beach and hiking destination for nature lovers and birding enthusiasts.
• When can visitors hike at the conservation area?
  • You are welcome to hike from dawn to dusk throughout the year.
• Is parking available at the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area?
  • Yes, parking is available close by.
• Where is the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area located?
  • Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area, 372 Morse Mountain Rd, Phippsburg, ME 04562, Phone: 207-786-6202

• What is Fort Baldwin?
  • Like Fort Popham, Fort Baldwin was a coastal defense fortification located near the mouth of the Kennebec River.
• When was Fort Baldwin built?
  • Fort Baldwin was built somewhat later, in 1905, near the top of Sabino Hill and originally encompassed three gun batteries.
• How was Fort Baldwin used during World War I?
  • During WWI, Fort Baldwin and Fort Popham together housed a garrison of 200 soldiers.
• When was Fort Baldwin disarmed?
  • The fort was disarmed in 1924 but was later used again during WWII.
• How can visitors reach Fort Baldwin?
  • Visitors can reach the fort via a steep but gradual 10-minute hike from the parking area.
• What remains of Fort Baldwin today?
  • The ruins of the old fort are still pretty much intact, but the tower, which was added in the 1940s to enable lookouts to spot German U-boats, has been sealed off.
• What views does Fort Baldwin offer?
  • Although the site is now somewhat overgrown, it still offers excellent views of Fort Popham across the river.
• Where is Fort Baldwin located?
  • Fort Baldwin State Historic Site, 46 Fort Baldwin Road, Phippsburg, ME 04562, Phone: 207-389-1335