maine state parks

It's never too early to start planning that family vacation! Starting on Thursday, August 15th, the state of Maine will begin selling state park passes for 2025. If you purchase it on August 15th, it lasts a long time. In fact, your 2025 pass can also be used for the rest of this calendar year...

This Midcoast Maine gem is a must-visit, especially when the weather is ideal.

Massachusetts should kindly let go of its claim and allow Maine to proudly preserve the Black-Capped Chickadee as its unique representative.

Explore the beauty of Maine’s state parks with the whole family.

In 2021, more than 3.3 million visitors enjoyed Maine’s state parks.

Maine's 20 largest parks are a wonderful representation of Maine's beauty and diverse terrain.

Maine had a record number of visitors to state parks in 2021. Here is a closer look at the Top 10 most visited.

State Parks offer year-round access to outdoor activities, so it makes sense that as folks began to explore our natural resources parks would grow in popularity.

How can you get admitted for free? Just drive on in with a vehicle bearing your State of Maine license plate. It's that easy!