Ferry Beach State Park

Address

95 Bayview Rd, Saco, ME 04072, United States

Authority

maine.gov

Deskripsi

White-sand beach with a picnic area & changing rooms, plus walking trails & nature programs.

Phone

+1 207-283-0067

Website

https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/water_activities/ferry-beach-conditions.shtml

Category

State park, Tourist attraction

Timezone

America/New_York

Rating

4.7

Review Count

789

About Ferry Beach State Park

Ferry Beach State Park is a state park and tourist attraction located at 95 Bayview Rd, Saco, ME 04072, United States. The park can be reached by phone at +1 207-283-0067, and its official website is available at https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/water_activities/ferry-beach-conditions.shtml. It holds a rating of 4.7 based on 789 reviews. The source data describes it as a white-sand beach with a picnic area and changing rooms, plus walking trails and nature programs. On file, the park is categorized as a state park and tourist attraction in Maine, and its listed activities include a hiking area. Listed amenities include a public toilet. The park is located at coordinates 43.47892, -70.38963009999999 in the America/New_York timezone. Visitor reviews on file mention a beach, trails to stroll, a nature center, and bathrooms that reviewers described as clean and stocked. Reviews also note free admission for seniors from Maine, pet-friendly trails, and that dogs are not allowed on the beach, including during nesting season per beach rules. One review mentions a $5 resident rate and a $20 seven-day pass, and another notes an opening time of 10 am.

At a Glance: Ferry Beach State Park

Location Overview

Ferry Beach State Park is a state park and tourist attraction located at 95 Bayview Rd, Saco, ME 04072, United States, with coordinates of 43.47892 latitude and -70.38963009999999 longitude. The park can be reached by phone at +1 207-283-0067, and its website is https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/water_activities/ferry-beach-conditions.shtml. It holds a rating of 4.7 based on 789 reviews. The park is listed under the categories USA, State park, Tourist attraction, and Maine, and its timezone is America/New_York. The source data describes it as a white-sand beach with a picnic area and changing rooms, plus walking trails and nature programs, and lists a hiking area among its activities and a public toilet among its amenities.

Facilities & Features

Visitor Reviews

Ferry Beach State Park holds an aggregate rating of 4.7 based on 789 reviews. The following ten individual reviews are provided in the source data. Philip Haskins rated it 5 (2 months ago): "Great beach. Not crowded. We arrived by 9:30am so parking was plentiful." Paige Bryson rated it 5 (3 months ago): "Great spot to enjoy the beach. Bathrooms are available, and while purely functional, they are clean. We didn't have an issue parking, but I think during the busier parts of the summer it could fill up quick." Mary Goodman rated it 5 (a year ago): "Nice trails to stroll, lovely beach, free admission for seniors from Maine, pet friendly trails, dogs not allowed on the beach. Very nice nature center!" Stacie Downey rated it 5 (a year ago): "Beach area very nice on a rainy day but the water birds were just enjoying their lunch. The park has nesting g piping lovers around the dunes so be mindful of fenced areas. No dogs on beach during nesting season per beach rules" Sarah LF rated it 5 (edited 8 months ago): "This is a beautiful little park with gentle paths winding through the woods and a really lovely beachfront area. I visited after the tourist season was over and experienced some true fall magic here. The sun shining through the trees and …" Denise Libby rated it 5 (2 years ago): "Love Love Love this so super clean state park. It's prett small as far as sitting but to walk its absolutely gorgeous. Get there early they open at 10 am. $5 for residents. Bathrooms are always stocked and super clean, Well as clean as out house toilets go lol." Julian Markov rated it 5 (a year ago): "In my opinion, one of the best beaches in Maine!!!!!!!! Totally worth it the 20 dollars 7 day pass. It feels like you are in Norway or Finland" Melanie Tam rated it 4 (6 years ago): "My first and last time at the beach in 2020. It was also my first time at a Maine beach and I had no idea how clean and serene they were. I guess I'm just used to all the garbage and crowds along the Jersey Shore. The only downside is that …" Sheri Nelson rated it 4 (a month ago): "The person at the entrance was friendly and helpful, pointing things out on the map. The beach wasn't too busy (we were there around 9:00-12:00,) and it was clean." Darren White rated it 5 (3 months ago): "Longest trail is .4 miles, but a nice peaceful wooded walk.great beach access"

Philip Haskins2 months ago

★★★★★5.0

Great beach. Not crowded. We arrived by 9:30am so parking was plentiful.

Paige Bryson3 months ago

★★★★★5.0

Great spot to enjoy the beach. Bathrooms are available, and while purely functional, they are clean. We didn’t have an issue parking, but I think during the busier parts of the summer it could fill up quick.

Mary Goodmana year ago

★★★★★5.0

Nice trails to stroll, lovely beach, free admission for seniors from Maine, pet friendly trails, dogs not allowed on the beach. Very nice nature center!

Stacie Downeya year ago

★★★★★5.0

Beach area very nice on a rainy day but the water birds were just enjoying their lunch. The park has nesting g piping lovers around the dunes so be mindful of fenced areas. No dogs on beach during nesting season per beach rules

Sarah LFEdited 8 months ago

★★★★★5.0

This is a beautiful little park with gentle paths winding through the woods and a really lovely beachfront area. I visited after the tourist season was over and experienced some true fall magic here. The sun shining through the trees and …

Denise Libby2 years ago

★★★★★5.0

Love Love Love this so super clean state park. It's prett small as far as sitting but to walk its absolutely gorgeous. Get there early they open at 10 am. $5 for residents. Bathrooms are always stocked and super clean, Well as clean as out house toilets go lol.

Julian Markova year ago

★★★★★5.0

In my opinion, one of the best beaches in Maine!!!!!!!! Totally worth it the 20 dollars 7 day pass. It feels like you are in Norway or Finland

Melanie Tam6 years ago

★★★★★4.0

My first and last time at the beach in 2020. It was also my first time at a Maine beach and I had no idea how clean and serene they were. I guess I'm just used to all the garbage and crowds along the Jersey Shore. The only downside is that …

Sheri Nelsona month ago

★★★★★4.0

The person at the entrance was friendly and helpful, pointing things out on the map. The beach wasn't too busy (we were there around 9:00-12:00,) and it was clean.

Darren White3 months ago

★★★★★5.0

Longest trail is .4 miles, but a nice peaceful wooded walk.great beach access

Frequently Asked Questions

What category is Ferry Beach State Park?

Ferry Beach State Park is categorized as a State park and a Tourist attraction. It is also listed under USA and Maine.

What is the address of Ferry Beach State Park?

Ferry Beach State Park is located at 95 Bayview Rd, Saco, ME 04072, United States.

How can customers contact Ferry Beach State Park?

Ferry Beach State Park can be contacted by phone at +1 207-283-0067. Its website is https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/water_activities/ferry-beach-conditions.shtml.

What is the rating of Ferry Beach State Park?

Ferry Beach State Park has a rating of 4.7 based on 789 reviews.

What activities and amenities are available at Ferry Beach State Park?

The available source data lists the activity as Hiking area and the amenity as Public toilet.

Does the source data provide opening hours for Ferry Beach State Park?

The available source data does not provide this information.