Located on Georgetown, an island in Maine’s Midcoast region near Bath, LL Bean describes Reid State Park in its online park guide as “rare in Maine” due to its long, wide, and sandy beaches. If you’re familiar with the Maine coastline, you know that much of it is rocky and rugged. Reid State Park is an excellent family beach, as well as a paradise for endangered birds and a paradise for naturalists, who delight in its abundant plant and bird life, its ocean beaches and its picnic areas by the sea. .
Georgetown may be an island, but it is accessible by bridge, and Reid State Park is open year-round. It is a popular place for bird watching, hiking, swimming, biking, and saltwater fishing during the summer. During the winter months, the park caters for those interested in cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.
Individual admission to the park (as of 2017) is $ 6 for Maine residents, $ 8 for non-residents, and $ 2 for non-resident seniors; Admission is $ 1 for children ages 5 to 11 and free for children 4 and under and Maine residents 65 and older. If you plan to be in Maine for an extended vacation, an annual park pass may be worth investing in for admission to all Maine State Parks.
Reid State Park is a place to appreciate the majesty of the Maine coastline, from its clean, sandy beaches, to the unique contrast of growing things against the backdrop of tidal-carved rock formations, to the rough seas and agitated. Be sure to bring your camera. Even on a gray day, you’ll instantly fall in love with this Maine coastal destination. Reid State Park’s Mile and Half Mile Beaches were the first saltwater sandboxes purchased by the state – a gift from Georgetown resident Walter East Reid.
And what a gift is left!
My late friend and colleague Debby Fowles was also a resident of Georgetown, and Reid State Park was her special place… a relaxing coastal landscape where she found comfort, even while battling cancer. Debby was the one who introduced me to this offbeat Maine beach in 1999, and she was in my heart when I returned to Reid State Park for the first time in 16 years over Labor Day weekend in 2015 to share this. special place with my family
As you can see from the photo above, on this visit, Reid State Park absolutely shone. Can you almost hear the sound of the waves tickling the sand at low tide? The cold water was exhilarating as I swung around my ankles, and I was determined to walk the entire beach.
Reid State Park offers visual splendor! From the gently surging waves, to the beautiful blooming beach roses, to the man-made structures, they all blend and flow together, making this one of Maine’s calmest retreats, especially during the off-season. The best thing we saw? This driftwood cabin.
If you are planning a trip to Maine and you love deserted beaches, I hope you find your way to this place that so many Mainers cherish.
Find Reid State Park: Set your GPS to 375 Seguinland Road, Georgetown, ME 04548.
Best place to eat nearby: Osprey Restaurant at Robinhood Marine Center (seasonal).
Also nearby: Popham Beach State Park
