Local Amenities
Light Houses State Parks Golf Courses Hiking Museums Church/Synagogues Back Back to Newsletter
Lighthouses in Maine
Lighthouses in MaineLighthouses in MaineMonhegan Island Light, Monhegan Island. First built during the administration of President James Monroe. The keeper’s house is now a museum documenting the history of the island.
Rockland Breakwater Light, Rockland. Located at the end of a mile-long, granite block breakwater, this is a favorite spot to fish for mackerel , or to just stroll and enjoy the views of Penobscot Bay and the Camden Hills. If the tide is high and the waves are choppy, you may get wet feet.
Owls Head Light, Owls Head. On the Rockland Harbor. It sits on a rocky cliff 100 feet above sea, a picturesque favorite. The grounds, made up of rocky beaches and fir woods, are ideal for picnicking and scanning West Penobscot Bay, the Muscle Ridge Channel and many islands.
Fort Point Light, Stockton Springs. In Fort Point State park. Tours available
Castine Light House, Castine. Privately owned with lovely, public pathway down to the water’s edge.
Bass Harbor Head Light, Mount Desert Island. In 1858, during the presidency of James Buchanan, this light was established to mark the entrance to Blue Hill Bay on MDI’s west side and to guide vessels in and out of Bass Harbor. Each year, 1000’s of visitors to Acadia National Park photograph this lighthouse in its rocky, picturesque setting.
Pemaquid Point Light, Pemiquid Point. A great day trip through pituresque towns 90 minutes South of Searsport Shores.
Whale Watching Whale Watcher, MDI 2x daily trips lasting 31/2 hours. Lunch available. 1.800.508.1499 Friendship IV, MDI. Sails daily from Bar Harbor. 288.2386 Acadian Whale Watcher, MDI. 2x daily trips. 288.9794
Puffin Watching Cranberry Cove Boating Company, Cranberry Isles. 244.5882 Northeast Cruises, Seal Harbor. 276.5803 Offshore Passenger and Freight Co., Rockland. 366.3700
State Parks
Camden Hills, Camden. 5,474 acres. 30 miles of hiking trails and views of Penobscot Bay. 236.3109 Swan Lake, Swanville. 67 acres. Picnicking, swimming fishing. 525.4404.
Moose Point, Searsport. 183 acres. Walking trails, picnicking. Accessible From Searsport Shores Camping Resort’s beach- walk west.
Fort Point, Stockton Springs. 154 acres. Fishing, pier for boats and ruins of Fort Pownall nearby.
Fort Knox, Prospect. A fortification that was built just prior to the Civil War and named for General Henry Knox. It makes a great outing for families, both to roam through the dark tunnels of the fort and see the cannons that were never fired in battle. Picnic at the outdoor tables overlooking Penboscot River. 469.7719
Holbrook Island Sanctuary, Brooksville . 1,345 acres. On the shore of Penobscot Bay, plus a 115 acre island just off shore. (cruise from Belfast on The Balmy Days). Nature trails and picnicking. 326.4012.
Little River Dam, Belfast
Warren Island State Park, Islesboro Sailboat Charters Sail-a-Way, Northport Belfast Boat Yard. John Holms (338.2000) Hiking
Bald Rock, Lincolnville
Camden Hills State Park
Oak Hill, Swanville Museums
The Owls Head Transportation Museum Rt. 73, Owls Head, 2 miles south of Rockland. One of the world’s finest collections of pioneer and landmark automobiles, aircraft, engines, motorcycles, bicycles and carriages. 594.4418
Penobscot Marine Museum Church St., Searsport A seafaring village of eight historic buildings with special exhibitions and excellent collections of marine paintings. 548-2529
Shore Village Museum (ME’s Lighthouse Museum) 104 Limerock St., Rockland Largest collection of lighthouse and Coast Guard artifacts on display in the country. 594.0311
Friendship Museum Jct Rte 220 & Martin’s Pond Rd Housed in an old brick schoolhouse, the museum features exhibits on the Friendship Sloop
General Henry Knox Museum (Montpelier) Jct Rte 1 and Rte 131 Thomaston The magnificent 22 room museum houses the furniture, family portraits, silver, personal papers of General Knox (1750-1806) Golf Courses Searsport Pines Golf Course. Searsport, ME
Bucksport Golf Club Duckcove Rd., Bucksport 469.7612
Northport Golf Club Northport 338.2270 Please bookmark this site
For a free guide to campgrounds in Maine, contact the
E-Mail: campocean@verizon.net
US Route 1, 216 West Main St.
Searsport Maine 04974
Telephone 207-548-6059
Fax 207-548-6059
to research your 2007 camping vacation in Maine.
Maine Campground Owners Association
coastal campgrounds, New England, sea coast, seashore, islands, Atlantic, saltwater, canoeing, lodging, travel, accomodations, midcoast, ocean, Acadia National Park, Camps, camps, campgrounds, Campgrounds, cabins, beaches, kayaks, kayaking, recreational vehicles, RVs, fish, fishing, lobsters, tents, tenting, Downeast, Penobscot Bay, Camden, Searsport, Bangor, Belfast, wilderness, maine camping, campgrounds in Maine, maine, Maine, camping in Maine, lighthouses, family tent camping, ocean
