State Parks Near Bangor, Maine
14 state park units lie within 50 miles of Bangor. The closest is Fort Knox State Historic Site, about 18 mi south of town. 4 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Fort Knox State Historic Site18 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 4of 14 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 0parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 01 with free entry
State parks near Bangor, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Bangor; driving distance is usually longer.
Fort Knox State Historic Site
Fort Knox State Historic Site is a 124-acre historic site in Waldo County, about 15 miles northeast of Belfast.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Knox State Historic Site →Lagrange to Medford Trail
In Penobscot County, about 12 miles north of Old Town, Lagrange to Medford Trail covers about 33 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Lagrange to Medford Trail →Swan Lake State Park
Covering about 70 acres, Swan Lake State Park lies in Waldo County, about 10 miles north of Belfast.
Hours, fees and rules for Swan Lake State Park →Four Seasons Adventure Trail
In Penobscot County, about 24 miles west of Bangor, Four Seasons Adventure Trail covers about 349 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Four Seasons Adventure Trail →Fort Point State Park
Fort Point State Park is a park in Waldo County, about 10 miles east of Belfast.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Point State Park →Moose Point State Park
Moose Point State Park is a 147-acre park in Waldo County, about 4 miles east of Belfast.
Hours, fees and rules for Moose Point State Park →Holbrook Island Sanctuary
Holbrook Island Sanctuary is a 1,424-acre state park (sanctuary) in Hancock County, about 13 miles southeast of Belfast.
Hours, fees and rules for Holbrook Island Sanctuary →Lamoine State Park
In Hancock County, about 13 miles southeast of Ellsworth, Lamoine State Park covers about 61 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Lamoine State Park →Peaks-Kenny State Park
Peaks-Kenny State Park is a 828-acre park in Piscataquis County, about 34 miles northwest of Old Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Peaks-Kenny State Park →Warren Island State Park
Warren Island State Park is a 91-acre park in Waldo County, about 11 miles south of Belfast.
Hours, fees and rules for Warren Island State Park →Lake St. George State Park
In Waldo County, about 16 miles west of Belfast, Lake St. George State Park covers about 369 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake St. George State Park →Camden Hills State Park
Covering about 6,221 acres, Camden Hills State Park lies in Knox County, about 8 miles northeast of Rockland.
Hours, fees and rules for Camden Hills State Park →Fort Halifax State Historic Site
Fort Halifax State Historic Site is a historic site in Kennebec County, in Waterville.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Halifax State Historic Site →Katahdin Iron Works
Katahdin Iron Works is a 7-acre state historic site in Piscataquis County, about 40 miles northwest of Old Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Katahdin Iron Works →
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Free state parks near Bangor
- Holbrook Island Sanctuary 33 mi south · No entrance fee listed
Questions about state parks near Bangor
What is the closest state park to Bangor?
Fort Knox State Historic Site is the closest, about 18 miles south of Bangor in a straight line. Next are Lagrange to Medford Trail and Swan Lake State Park.
How many state parks are near Bangor?
14 state park units are within 50 miles, and 4 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Bangor?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Bangor?
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.