Description
Bordering the south side of the mouth of the Kennebec
River, Popham Beach State Park is truly one of Maine's
rare geologic landforms that features a long stretch of
sand beach. Sunbathers relaxing on Popham's sands can
see Fox and Wood islands offshore, and the Kennebec
and Morse rivers border each end of the beach. Visitors
can walk to Fox Island at low tide, but are warned to pay
attention to the rising tides not to get marooned.
The rolling Atlantic surf draws thousands of swimmers
and surfers alike, and shell collecting is a pasttime of
many a sea side stroller. Lifeguards are on duty during
the summer months, but beachgoers should note that this
is a strong surf beach with undertows and occasional rip
tides. Swimmers should swim within their abilities and near
the lifeguard.
Bordering the south side of the mouth of the Kennebec
River, Popham Beach State Park is truly one of Maine's
rare geologic landforms that features a long stretch of
sand beach. Sunbathers relaxing on Popham's sands can
see Fox and Wood islands offshore, and the Kennebec
and Morse rivers border each end of the beach. Visitors
can walk to Fox Island at low tide, but are warned to pay
attention to the rising tides not to get marooned.
The rolling Atlantic surf draws thousands of swimmers
and surfers alike, and shell collecting is a pasttime of
many a sea side stroller. Lifeguards are on duty during
the summer months, but beachgoers should note that this
is a strong surf beach with undertows and occasional rip
tides. Swimmers should swim within their abilities and near
the lifeguard.
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| Popham Beach State Park |
Call the Popham Beach State Park's Hotline during the summer for current tide and parking information: (207)
389-9125. Surfers can visit www.maineharbors.com for tide information and should add 9 minutes to the
Portland chart for Popham Beach high and low tide data.
Popham's cultural and social history is still being uncovered. Excavations of the Popham settlement of 1607
and Fort George continue each summer.
