Maine Parks and Recreation Areas

The National Park Service preserves Saint Croix Island International Historic site (IHS) as a monument to the beginning of the United States and Canada. In 1604, Pierre Dugua, Sieur de mons, accompanied by Samuel Champlain and 77 other men, established a settlement on St. Croix Island. read more...

Phone: (207) 288-3338   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Bar Harbor   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Site   Activities: Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Wildlife Watching   Details Provided By: Saint Croix Island International Historic Site

The Roosevelt Campobello International Park is a unique example of international cooperation. This 2800 acre park is a joint memorial by Canada and the United States and a symbol of the close relationship between the two countries. Here are the cottage and the grounds where President Roosevelt vacationed, the waters where he sailed, and the woods, bogs, and beaches where he tramped and relaxed. read more...

Phone: (506) 752-2922   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Lubec   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Birding, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Auto Touring, Nature Walks   Details Provided By: Roosevelt Campobello International Park

Located on the rugged coast of Maine, Acadia National Park encompasses over 47,000 acres of granite-domed mountains, woodlands, lakes and ponds, and ocean shoreline. Such diverse habitats create striking scenery and make the park a haven for wildlife and plants. read more...

Phone: (207) 288-8800   Price Range: $5 - $20   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Bar Harbor   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Wildlife Watching, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Snowshoeing, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Acadia National Park

Maine Acadians share beliefs and experiences tying them to a river, the land, their families, and to their common religion, languages, and history. The land borders the St. John River, flowing between the United States and Canada, and extends away from the river to the back settlements. read more...

Phone: (207) 728-6826   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Madawaska   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Auto Touring, Snowmobiling   Details Provided By: Maine Acadian Culture