Fort Point State Park

Located approximately 10.3 miles north of Belfast, Maine's 120 acre Fort Point State Park is situated on a long peninsula which offers panoramic views of the Penobscot River and Penobscot Bay. Visitors to the park are enthralled by its breathtaking views and rich history.

Location and points of interest

Fort Point State Park is located on the Fort Point peninsula, part of the larger peninsula of Cape Jellison. Fort Point peninsula is also home to the remains of Fort Pownall, built by the English in 1759, as well as Fort Point Light Station built in 1836.

Activities

The 120 diverse acres of the park include a forest, over a mile of rocky shoreline and a 200 foot pier. Visitors to the park can enjoy picnics by the seashore, hiking trails, interpretive signs, fishing, boating and bicycling. Wildlife watchers can enjoy observing deer, fox, porcupines, owls and moose in the forest, or they can head to the shore to observe porpoises, seals and eagles.

Fishing

Accessible by boat, Fort Point State Park is a great place to drop a line. The park's location is off the beaten track and often unpopulated. Anglers can expect their catch to include mackerel, striped bass and bluefish.

Located on the Cape Jellison peninsula, Fort Point State Park is a beautiful place to visit. The park boasts gorgeous view of the Penobscot River, making it an ideal place for a picnic. Visitors to the park can enjoy the diverse terrain, history and wildlife of the Fort Point area, or partake in one of the various activities available in the park.