State Parks Near Portland, Maine
29 state park units lie within 50 miles of Portland, including 7 parks across the line in New Hampshire. The closest is Mackworth Island, about 5 mi northwest of town. 11 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Mackworth Island5 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 11of 29 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 0parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 3pets allowed
State parks near Portland, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Portland; driving distance is usually longer.
Mackworth Island
Mackworth Island is a 87-acre state park in Cumberland County, about 5 miles northwest of Portland.
Hours, fees and rules for Mackworth Island →Two Lights State Park
In Cumberland County, about 5 miles south of Portland, Two Lights State Park covers about 43 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Two Lights State Park →Crescent Beach State Park
Covering about 282 acres, Crescent Beach State Park lies in Cumberland County, about 5 miles southeast of South Portland.
Hours, fees and rules for Crescent Beach State Park →Eagle Island State Historic Site
Covering about 13 acres, Eagle Island State Historic Site lies in Cumberland County, about 9 miles northeast of Portland.
Hours, fees and rules for Eagle Island State Historic Site →Scarborough Beach State Park
In Cumberland County, about 6 miles east of Saco, Scarborough Beach State Park covers about 65 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Scarborough Beach State Park →Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park is a 217-acre park in Cumberland County, about 14 miles southwest of Bath.
Hours, fees and rules for Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park →Ferry Beach State Park
Ferry Beach State Park is a 124-acre park in York County, about 3 miles north of Biddeford.
Hours, fees and rules for Ferry Beach State Park →Bradbury Mountain State Park
In Cumberland County, about 13 miles south of Lewiston, Bradbury Mountain State Park covers about 724 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Bradbury Mountain State Park →Popham Beach State Park
Covering about 606 acres, Popham Beach State Park lies in Sagadahoc County, about 14 miles south of Bath.
Hours, fees and rules for Popham Beach State Park →Fort Baldwin State Historic Site
Fort Baldwin State Historic Site is a historic site in Sagadahoc County, about 13 miles south of Bath.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Baldwin State Historic Site →Fort Popham State Historic Site
Covering about 5 acres, Fort Popham State Historic Site lies in Sagadahoc County, about 13 miles south of Bath.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Popham State Historic Site →Reid State Park
In Sagadahoc County, about 12 miles southeast of Bath, Reid State Park covers about 700 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Reid State Park →Range Pond State Park
In Androscoggin County, about 6 miles southwest of Auburn, Range Pond State Park covers about 709 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Range Pond State Park →Storer Garrison State Historic Site
Storer Garrison State Historic Site is a historic site in York County, about 12 miles southeast of Sanford.
Hours, fees and rules for Storer Garrison State Historic Site →Sebago Lake State Park
In Cumberland County, about 23 miles west of Auburn, Sebago Lake State Park covers about 1,244 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Sebago Lake State Park →Fort Edgecomb State Historic Site
Fort Edgecomb State Historic Site is a 4-acre historic site in Lincoln County, about 10 miles northeast of Bath.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Edgecomb State Historic Site →Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site (Ft. William Henry)
Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site (Ft. William Henry) is a historic site in Lincoln County, about 17 miles east of Bath.
Hours, fees and rules for Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site (Ft. William Henry) →Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park
Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park is a park in York County, about 4 miles east of Dover.
Hours, fees and rules for Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park →Androscoggin Riverlands
Covering about 3,014 acres, Androscoggin Riverlands lies in Androscoggin County, about 12 miles north of Lewiston.
Hours, fees and rules for Androscoggin Riverlands →Whaleback Shell Midden
In Lincoln County, about 18 miles southeast of Gardiner, Whaleback Shell Midden covers about 10 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Whaleback Shell Midden →Colburn House State Historic Site
Colburn House State Historic Site is a 8-acre historic site in Kennebec County, about 2 miles from Gardiner.
Hours, fees and rules for Colburn House State Historic Site →Fort McClary State Historic Site
Covering about 27 acres, Fort McClary State Historic Site lies in York County, about 4 miles northeast of Portsmouth.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort McClary State Historic Site →Fort Constitution Historic Site
Things to do include historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Constitution Historic Site →Governor Wentworth Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Governor Wentworth Historic Site →Fort Stark State Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Stark State Historic Site →Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion
Things to do include winter sports, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion →Odiorne Point State Park
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, mountain biking, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Odiorne Point State Park →Wentworth State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, swimming, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Wentworth State Park →Wallis Sands State Park
Things to do include swimming, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Wallis Sands State Park →
Best picks by activity
Dog-friendly state parks near Portland
- Fort Stark State Historic Site 48 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion 48 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Wallis Sands State Park 50 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Portland
- Wentworth State Park 49 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Wallis Sands State Park 50 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Portland
- Fort Stark State Historic Site 48 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion 48 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Odiorne Point State Park 49 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
Fishing near Portland
- Fort Stark State Historic Site 48 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion 48 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Odiorne Point State Park 49 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Wentworth State Park 49 mi west · Fishing listed
- Wallis Sands State Park 50 mi southwest · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near Portland
What is the closest state park to Portland?
Mackworth Island is the closest, about 5 miles northwest of Portland in a straight line. Next are Two Lights State Park and Crescent Beach State Park.
How many state parks are near Portland?
29 state park units are within 50 miles, and 11 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Portland?
Yes, at 3 parks, including Fort Stark State Historic Site, Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion and Wallis Sands State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Portland?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Biddeford, ME17 mi southwest
- Near Lewiston, ME32 mi north
- Near Sanford, ME32 mi southwest
- Near Rochester, NH46 mi southwest
- Near Dover, NH47 mi southwest
- Near Augusta, ME53 mi northeast
- Near Laconia, NH65 mi west
- Near Newburyport, MA67 mi southwest
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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.