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WOLFE''S NECK WOODS STATE PARK
WOLFE''S NECK WOODS STATE PARK
426 Wolfe's Neck Rd
Freeport, Maine   04032
(lat:43.8226 lon:-70.0845) map location

Phone: (207) 865-4465
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park is a five minute drive from the center of Freeport's bustling shopping district, and as visitors approach the park, marshes and open fields provide a tranquil transformation back to nature. In 1969, this area of more than 200 acres was given to the State by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M.C. Smith of Freeport. The park contains varied ecosystems, including climax white pine and hemlock forests, a salt marsh estuary, and the rocky shorelines on Casco Bay and the Harraseeket River.

The park's signature residents are the ospreys who nest on nearby Googins Island. An interpretive panel on the trail explains the life cycle of this magestic, graceful bird which summers on the island and makes its annual trek to South America each fall. Visitors who participate in a nature walk with the Park Naturalist can view the baby birds on their nest through a high-powered lenses and learn that these birds mate for life.

The popular Casco Bay Trail carries visitors along Maine's legendary coast to a point where the surrounding islands of Eagle, Counsin and others are described on an interpretive panel. After a discovering the trails, visitors can enjoy picnics under a canopy of oak trees or a group barbeque is possible at the park's new shelter area. Loon conservation license plates paid for the construction of this new facility and groups may rent the shelter for a day.
Boating
The park, located in Maine, offers a variety of boating options for visitors. The coastline provides an ideal location for sea kayaking and canoeing with the opportunity to explore Casco Bay's many islands. There are no boat rentals available within the park itself; however, nearby Freeport has several rental services that offer canoes and kayaks. Motorized boats aren't recommended due to shallow waters and rocky areas near shorelines.
Fishing
Located in Maine, the park offers saltwater fishing opportunities. Anglers can catch species like striped bass and bluefish. Freshwater enthusiasts may find smallmouth bass and pickerel within its boundaries. The Casco Bay's tidal waters are also home to mackerel and flounder.


Location
Wolfe''s Neck Woods State Park is located near Bath, Brunswick and Falmouth

Picnicking
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park offers scenic picnic areas with tables, grills and stunning ocean views. Carry-in carry-out policy applies.
Birding
The park offers birdwatching opportunities with species like ospreys, warblers and herons. Guided bird walks are available too.

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