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Ferry Beach State Park

Saco, ME
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Ranked #6 of 14 attractions in Saco
Type: State Parks
Activities: Hiking
Owner description: Located between Old Orchard Beach and Saco, this 117-acre park offers white sand beaches with swimming, picnicking, trail hiking and guided nature... more » Owner description: Located between Old Orchard Beach and Saco, this 117-acre park offers white sand beaches with swimming, picnicking, trail hiking and guided nature programs. « less
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Portland, Maine
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114 reviews 114 reviews
18 attraction reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

I don't go here often, but when I do, I always wonder why I don't visit more. Super gorgeous (and generally not too crowded)!

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Portland, Maine
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

A very nice park with trails to walk or bike on. A beaver dam in the pond is a high point. There are labels to identify the local flora. A nice way to spend the afternoon. There is also beach access nearby.

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Maine
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2012

Think before you make a long trip to come here off-season. The "parking area" just outside the gates off Bayview road accommodates 6-8 vehicles. There's nowhere else to park unless you feel comfortable leaving your car on the grass alongside Bayview, which is a shortcut between Ferry Rd and Seaside Ave (Route 9). A short walk down the entrance road... More

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Overgaard, Arizona
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2012

We have been to Ferry Beach now three times. Everytime we go to Maine, we make a stop. We go in the late summer so it is not crowded. The park is peaceful, serene, with beautiful walking trails that lead you to the shoreline. From the forest to the sand, the pathways are accessible and gorgeous.

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USA
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22 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2012

Not far from Old Orchard Beach is Ferry Beach State Park. It is a pleasant enough stop but far from amazing. The sand is very gravely and the waves are small. More importantly, the seabed drops off fairly suddenly only a short way out from shore and can be an unpleasant surprise, especially for younger swimmers. The area around the... More

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West Newfield, Maine
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10 attraction reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2012

For an easy, economical way to get to the beach in southern Maine, Ferry Beach can't be beat. ($4 pp, vets and sr. discount) There's dressing rooms, foot showers, a walking trail, and picnic area and boardwalk to the beach. However, the toilets are disgusting - the flies and smell were so bad, my girlfriend and I opted to go... More

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Bangor, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2012

My family and I recently met a friend here to enjoy the beach for a few hours. We enjoy state parks as they are always clean and reliable in their good services. They offer a changing area as well as toilets (without running water). We also used the rinse station so we could rinse off the salt water & sand.... More

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NEW HAMPSHIRE
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64 reviews 64 reviews
22 attraction reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

First visit after reading some reviews. First the price to get in was high...2 adults, 2 young children $14......really??? There was nice parking and then a short walk through a woods trail to the beach. Beach is as long as the eye could see and there is plenty of space to set up your blankets and chairs. Water was nice... More

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Saco, Maine, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2012

Great trails, awesome beach!. Just a true pleasure to visit

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scarborough maine
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Well maintained and a great place to spend some time appreciating southern Maine.

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