Harpswell’s Islands
Town Landings
Small Boat Launch
Trailered Boat Launch
P. Crow Island Preserve, Harpswell Heritage Land Trust Crow Island Preserve in upper Middle Bay is accessible by small boat at half tide or higher. The island is open for camping and is part of the Maine Island Trail.
1. Bethel Point, Cundy’s Harbor 350 Bethel Point Rd. N 43.79092/W 69.91183
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Bethel’s Point serves as public and commercial boat launch. There is limited parking. Permit parking is issued by the town, as well as ample parking in the nearby commercial lot, which requires a small fee.
Q. The Goslings, Maine Coast Heritage Trust
The Goslings are owned by Maine Coast Heritage Trust and are available for day use and camping.
2. Garrison Cove, Bailey Island 58 Garrison Cove Rd. N 43.74771/W 69.991186
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R. Stover’s Island, State of Maine
The two-acre Stover’s Island marks the entrance to Strawberry Creek at the nortnern end of Harpswell Sound. Also know as Strawberry Creek Island, Stover’s Island is part of the Maine Island Trail.
This paved landing provides excellent access and has a great beach for swimming and walking. The beach and landing look north up Harpswell Sound. Limited parking is available at the top of the beach.
S. Whaleboat Island, Maine Coast Heritage Trust
3. Graveyard Point, Harpswell Neck 25 Graveyard Point Rd. N 43.74058/W 70.01530
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Whaleboat Island is the largest undeveloped island in Casco Bay. It is owned by Maine Coast Heritage Trust and is available for day use and camping.
Located at the end of the Graveyard Point Road on Harpswell Neck, this is an attractive gravel beach to launch a canoe or kayak or jump in the ocean to cool off. There is also a picnic area with a picnic table and a bench. Parking for up to 7 cars along the road. There is a turnaround and launching area.
State-Owned Islands
The Elm Islands, Uncle Zeke Island, Flash Island and Jenny Island are designated as habitat for migratory birds. Visitors are welcome to explore these islands between August 15 and March 15. Haskell Island South, Mark Island, Mouse Island, Pond Island, Flag Island and Little Birch Island are all managed by the State. They provide important habitat for migratory and sea birds. Visitors are welcome to explore these islands between August 15 and March 15.
4. Hildreth Road, Harpswell Neck 56 Hildreth Rd. (Gravel Pit Rd.) N 43.82138/W 69.95183
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The public access point is off Mountain Rd west of Ewing Narrows Bridge. There is very limited parking on Hildreth Rd. The traditionally used launch point is down the gravel road. There is no public beach access. Please respect the private owners rights at the end of the gravel road. Parallel parking for up to 5 cars.
Federally-Owned Islands
5. Holbrook Street Landing, Cundy’s Harbor 73 Holbrook St. N 43.79929/W 69.88821
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Ram Island and Upper Flag Island provide seabird nesting habitat. Visitors are welcome to explore these islands between August 15 and March 15.
Located off the east side of Cundy’s Harbor Road, this gently sloped boat launch includes limited parking.
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