State Parks Near Augusta, Maine

29 state park units lie within 50 miles of Augusta. The closest is Colburn House State Historic Site, about 10 mi south of town. 7 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.

Closest park
Colburn House State Historic Site10 mi south
Within 25 miles
7of 29 within 50 mi
With camping
0parks list campsites
Dog-friendly
01 with free entry

State parks near Augusta, nearest first

Straight-line distance from central Augusta; driving distance is usually longer.

  1. Colburn House State Historic Site

    10 miles south · Augusta, Maine · State Historic Site

    Colburn House State Historic Site is a 8-acre historic site in Kennebec County, about 2 miles from Gardiner.

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  2. Fort Halifax State Historic Site

    15 miles north · Bangor, Maine · State Historic Site

    Fort Halifax State Historic Site is a historic site in Kennebec County, in Waterville.

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  3. Damariscotta Lake State Park

    17 miles southeast · Jefferson, Maine · State Park

    Damariscotta Lake State Park is a 19-acre park in Lincoln County, about 17 miles west of Rockland.

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  4. Lake St. George State Park

    20 miles east · Liberty, Maine · State Park

    In Waldo County, about 16 miles west of Belfast, Lake St. George State Park covers about 369 acres.

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  5. Whaleback Shell Midden

    23 miles southeast · Damariscotta, Maine · State Historic Site

    In Lincoln County, about 18 miles southeast of Gardiner, Whaleback Shell Midden covers about 10 acres.

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  6. Androscoggin Riverlands

    23 miles west · Poland, Maine · State Park

    Covering about 3,014 acres, Androscoggin Riverlands lies in Androscoggin County, about 12 miles north of Lewiston.

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  7. Fort Edgecomb State Historic Site

    24 miles south · Edgecomb, Maine · State Historic Site

    Fort Edgecomb State Historic Site is a 4-acre historic site in Lincoln County, about 10 miles northeast of Bath.

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  8. Whistle Stop Trail

    31 miles northwest · Augusta, Maine · Multi-Use Trail

    Whistle Stop Trail is a multi-use trail in Franklin County, about 26 miles west of Waterville.

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  9. Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site (Ft. William Henry)

    33 miles south · New Harbor, Maine · State Historic Site

    Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site (Ft. William Henry) is a historic site in Lincoln County, about 17 miles east of Bath.

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  10. Camden Hills State Park

    35 miles east · Camden, Maine · State Park

    Covering about 6,221 acres, Camden Hills State Park lies in Knox County, about 8 miles northeast of Rockland.

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  11. Range Pond State Park

    36 miles southwest · Poland, Maine · State Park

    In Androscoggin County, about 6 miles southwest of Auburn, Range Pond State Park covers about 709 acres.

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  12. Bradbury Mountain State Park

    37 miles southwest · Pownal, Maine · State Park

    In Cumberland County, about 13 miles south of Lewiston, Bradbury Mountain State Park covers about 724 acres.

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  13. Birch Point State Park

    38 miles southeast · Camden, Maine · State Park

    In Knox County, about 6 miles south of Rockland, Birch Point State Park covers about 66 acres.

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  14. Reid State Park

    38 miles south · Georgetown, Maine · State Park

    In Sagadahoc County, about 12 miles southeast of Bath, Reid State Park covers about 700 acres.

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  15. Owls Head State Park

    38 miles southeast · Camden, Maine · State Park

    Owls Head State Park is a park in Knox County, about 5 miles southeast of Rockland.

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  16. Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park

    39 miles southwest · Freeport, Maine · State Park

    Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park is a 217-acre park in Cumberland County, about 14 miles southwest of Bath.

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  17. Warren Island State Park

    39 miles east · Lincolnville, Maine · State Park

    Warren Island State Park is a 91-acre park in Waldo County, about 11 miles south of Belfast.

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  18. Moose Point State Park

    40 miles east · Searsport, Maine · State Park

    Moose Point State Park is a 147-acre park in Waldo County, about 4 miles east of Belfast.

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  19. Fort Popham State Historic Site

    40 miles south · Phippsburg, Maine · State Historic Site

    Covering about 5 acres, Fort Popham State Historic Site lies in Sagadahoc County, about 13 miles south of Bath.

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  20. Fort Baldwin State Historic Site

    40 miles south · Phippsburg, Maine · State Historic Site

    Fort Baldwin State Historic Site is a historic site in Sagadahoc County, about 13 miles south of Bath.

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  21. Swan Lake State Park

    41 miles northeast · Swanville, Maine · State Park

    Covering about 70 acres, Swan Lake State Park lies in Waldo County, about 10 miles north of Belfast.

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  22. Popham Beach State Park

    41 miles south · Phippsburg, Maine · State Park

    Covering about 606 acres, Popham Beach State Park lies in Sagadahoc County, about 14 miles south of Bath.

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  23. Four Seasons Adventure Trail

    42 miles northeast · Augusta, Maine · Multi-Use Trail

    In Penobscot County, about 24 miles west of Bangor, Four Seasons Adventure Trail covers about 349 acres.

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  24. Mt. Blue State Park

    43 miles northwest · Weld, Maine · State Park

    Covering about 8,269 acres, Mt. Blue State Park lies in Franklin County, about 39 miles west of Waterville.

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  25. Kennebec Valley Trail

    44 miles north · Augusta, Maine · Multi-Use Trail

    Kennebec Valley Trail is a multi-use trail in Somerset County, about 30 miles north of Waterville.

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  26. Fort Point State Park

    46 miles east · Bangor, Maine · State Park

    Fort Point State Park is a park in Waldo County, about 10 miles east of Belfast.

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  27. Eagle Island State Historic Site

    46 miles south · S. Harpswell, Maine · State Historic Site

    Covering about 13 acres, Eagle Island State Historic Site lies in Cumberland County, about 9 miles northeast of Portland.

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  28. Holbrook Island Sanctuary

    47 miles east · Brooksville, Maine · State Park (Sanctuary)

    Holbrook Island Sanctuary is a 1,424-acre state park (sanctuary) in Hancock County, about 13 miles southeast of Belfast.

    Free entry

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  29. Fort Knox State Historic Site

    49 miles east · Prospect, Maine · State Historic Site

    Fort Knox State Historic Site is a 124-acre historic site in Waldo County, about 15 miles northeast of Belfast.

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Free state parks near Augusta

  1. Holbrook Island Sanctuary 47 mi east · No entrance fee listed

Questions about state parks near Augusta

What is the closest state park to Augusta?

Colburn House State Historic Site is the closest, about 10 miles south of Augusta in a straight line. Next are Fort Halifax State Historic Site and Damariscotta Lake State Park.

How many state parks are near Augusta?

29 state park units are within 50 miles, and 7 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.

Are dogs allowed at state parks near Augusta?

None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.

Are there free state parks near Augusta?

1 park list no entrance fee: Holbrook Island Sanctuary. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.

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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.