State Parks Near Waterville, Maine
22 state park units lie within 50 miles of Waterville. The closest is Fort Halifax State Historic Site, about 2 mi east of town. 3 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Fort Halifax State Historic Site2 mi east
- Within 25 miles
- 3of 22 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 0parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 01 with free entry
State parks near Waterville, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Waterville; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →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 →Whistle Stop Trail
Whistle Stop Trail is a multi-use trail in Franklin County, about 26 miles west of Waterville.
Hours, fees and rules for Whistle Stop Trail →Damariscotta Lake State Park
Damariscotta Lake State Park is a 19-acre park in Lincoln County, about 17 miles west of Rockland.
Hours, fees and rules for Damariscotta 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 →Kennebec Valley Trail
Kennebec Valley Trail is a multi-use trail in Somerset County, about 30 miles north of Waterville.
Hours, fees and rules for Kennebec Valley Trail →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 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 →Mt. Blue State Park
Covering about 8,269 acres, Mt. Blue State Park lies in Franklin County, about 39 miles west of Waterville.
Hours, fees and rules for Mt. Blue 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 →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 →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 →Owls Head State Park
Owls Head State Park is a park in Knox County, about 5 miles southeast of Rockland.
Hours, fees and rules for Owls Head State Park →Birch Point State Park
In Knox County, about 6 miles south of Rockland, Birch Point State Park covers about 66 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Birch 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 →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) →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 →
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Free state parks near Waterville
- Holbrook Island Sanctuary 45 mi east · No entrance fee listed
Questions about state parks near Waterville
What is the closest state park to Waterville?
Fort Halifax State Historic Site is the closest, about 2 miles east of Waterville in a straight line. Next are Lake St. George State Park and Colburn House State Historic Site.
How many state parks are near Waterville?
22 state park units are within 50 miles, and 3 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Waterville?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Waterville?
1 park list no entrance fee: Holbrook Island Sanctuary. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
State parks near other cities
- Near Augusta, ME15 mi south
- Near Lewiston, ME40 mi southwest
- Near Bangor, ME47 mi northeast
- Near Portland, ME68 mi southwest
- Near Biddeford, ME85 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.