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Fort Popham State Historic Site

★★★★★ 4.71210 reviews
Address
219 Popham Rd, Phippsburg, ME 04562, United States
Authority
apps.web.maine.gov
Deskripsi
A 19th-century coastal military base with walks & wildlife-spotting around its defensive walls.
Category
Historical place, Tourist attraction
Timezone
America/New_York
Rating
4.7
Review Count
1210
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About Fort Popham State Historic Site

Fort Popham State Historic Site is a tourist attraction and historical place located at 219 Popham Rd, Phippsburg, ME 04562, United States. The site is listed as a 19th-century coastal military base with walks and wildlife-spotting around its defensive walls. It holds a rating of 4.7 based on 1,210 reviews. The site can be reached by phone at +1 207-389-1335, and its website is available at https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl?park_id=40. The site is listed with wheelchair-accessible parking, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Parking options on file include free street parking, a free parking lot, and on-site parking. The site is noted as good for kids. Listed activities include a riverside fortress with hiking trails, fishing by the rocky shore, and picnic tables. Reviews describe exploring the fort, ocean views, a nearby beach, and watching seals. One reviewer noted there is no entry fee, with a donations box past the entrance supporting preservation and repairs. Another mentioned signs with information placed around the site. Reviewers also noted parking can sometimes be troublesome and that mosquitoes were present during one visit.

At a Glance: Fort Popham State Historic Site

Fort Popham State Historic Site, a usa in this area. It holds a 4.7-star rating from 1210 reviews. Reach them at +1 207-389-1335. More information is available on their website (https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl?park_id=40). Accessibility features include Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible toilet, Has wheelchair-accessible car park, Has wheelchair-accessible entrance and Has wheelchair-accessible toilet. On-site activities to enjoy include Riverside fortress with hiking trails, Fishing by the rocky shore, picnic tables and Saturday. Amenities available on site include ZnVzZWRfdG9waWNfaWQ6QWpaQ2EtMEMwcm8\u003d. Parking options include Free of charge street parking, Free parking lot, On-site parking and \"Not a lot of parking but otherwise the family.

Location Overview

Fort Popham State Historic Site is listed in the categories of Tourist attraction and Historical place, located in Maine, United States. Its address is 219 Popham Rd, Phippsburg, ME 04562, United States, and its geographic coordinates are 43.7550321, -69.7834455. The source data describes it as a 19th-century coastal military base with walks and wildlife-spotting around its defensive walls. The site has a rating of 4.7 based on 1,210 reviews. A phone number is provided: +1 207-389-1335, along with a website at https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl?park_id=40. The timezone is America/New_York.

Facilities & Features

Accessibility6

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

Activities4

  • Riverside fortress with hiking trails
  • Fishing by the rocky shore
  • picnic tables
  • Saturday

Amenities1

  • ZnVzZWRfdG9waWNfaWQ6QWpaQ2EtMEMwcm8\u003d

Children1

  • Good for kids

Parking4

  • Free of charge street parking
  • Free parking lot
  • On-site parking
  • \"Not a lot of parking but otherwise the family enjoyed.\"

Visitor Reviews

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10 rated reviews

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Fort Popham State Historic Site holds an aggregate rating of 4.7 based on 1,210 reviews. The following ten individual reviews are provided in the source data: Lindsey Larkin (5, 2 months ago): "A must do, it was so cool to explore the Fort! The views were incredible. There was plenty of parking and an outdoor restroom. Next time we would plan to bring lunch as there were plenty of places to have a picnic." Samantha Holmes (4, 2 months ago): "This historical site has no cost to visit, but there is a donations box located just passed the entrance. They mention the funds raised will go towards helping with preservation and repairs. There are signs with information up in various …" Sarah (5, 8 months ago): "What a great place to explore. Even though it was very windy and cold it was amazing to walk through the fort and read the signs. The beach by it was gorgeous. Great place for anyone" Billy Brock (5, 2 months ago): "Great place.. very historic, doesn't take long to get the whole thing in. Parking can be a bit troublesome." Vivian Pratte (4, a year ago): "I had my wedding here and I loved that we got to use that little rock point near the fort for my wedding. It made for a fun location for my guests to talk about for years! They got to explore the fort while everyone was getting things organized and waited for the meal at the restaurant near the fort. I loved it!" John Faticanti (5, 5 months ago): "Great place to visit. You can watch the seals, atleast 20 walk the beach after that gets you hungry, you can walk down the road 75 yards and grab a bite to eat. …" Tina Olszewski (5, a year ago): "Very cool historical site. See pics for information. You can walk at at will, no entry fee nor supervision. it is very cool looking out into the ocean from second floor. You can go up another flight of stairs into the tower. There is a …" Drew Hoagland (5, 2 years ago): "Incredible time! I went one day after work and I still had time to enjoy the battlement and the beach. I highly recommend this area if you like a great ocean view, but not as much of the crowd. I will be going back soon when I talk my friends into it." Bradley Shick (5, a year ago): "Fort Popham turned out to be an absolute gem—totally unexpected and completely worth the visit. The historic stone fort itself is fascinating, with its weathered walls standing guard over the water like a snapshot from another era. The …" Lindsay (5, 2 months ago): "I enjoyed it here. There were tons of mosquitoes when I went, so I would bring big spray. Nice place to wander around. Even saw some seals. It's worth a stop if you are at popham beach, or in the area."

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Lindsey Larkin2 months ago
★★★★★5.0

A must do, it was so cool to explore the Fort! The views were incredible. There was plenty of parking and an outdoor restroom. Next time we would plan to bring lunch as there were plenty of places to have a picnic.

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Samantha Holmes2 months ago
★★★★★4.0

This historical site has no cost to visit, but there is a donations box located just passed the entrance. They mention the funds raised will go towards helping with preservation and repairs. There are signs with information up in various …

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Sarah8 months ago
★★★★★5.0

What a great place to explore. Even though it was very windy and cold it was amazing to walk through the fort and read the signs. The beach by it was gorgeous. Great place for anyone

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Billy Brock2 months ago
★★★★★5.0

Great place.. very historic, doesn’t take long to get the whole thing in. Parking can be a bit troublesome.

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Vivian Prattea year ago
★★★★★4.0

I had my wedding here and I loved that we got to use that little rock point near the fort for my wedding. It made for a fun location for my guests to talk about for years! They got to explore the fort while everyone was getting things organized and waited for the meal at the restaurant near the fort. I loved it!

Photo of John Faticanti
John Faticanti5 months ago
★★★★★5.0

Great place to visit. You can watch the seals, atleast 20 walk the beach after that gets you hungry, you can walk down the road 75 yards and grab a bite to eat. …

Photo of Tina Olszewski
Tina Olszewskia year ago
★★★★★5.0

Very cool historical site. See pics for information. You can walk at at will, no entry fee nor supervision. it is very cool looking out into the ocean from second floor. You can go up another flight of stairs into the tower. There is a …

Photo of Drew Hoagland
Drew Hoagland2 years ago
★★★★★5.0

Incredible time! I went one day after work and I still had time to enjoy the battlement and the beach. I highly recommend this area if you like a great ocean view, but not as much of the crowd. I will be going back soon when I talk my friends into it.

Photo of Bradley Shick
Bradley Shicka year ago
★★★★★5.0

Fort Popham turned out to be an absolute gem—totally unexpected and completely worth the visit. The historic stone fort itself is fascinating, with its weathered walls standing guard over the water like a snapshot from another era. The …

Photo of Lindsay
Lindsay2 months ago
★★★★★5.0

I enjoyed it here. There were tons of mosquitoes when I went, so I would bring big spray. Nice place to wander around. Even saw some seals. It's worth a stop if you are at popham beach, or in the area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What category is Fort Popham State Historic Site?
Fort Popham State Historic Site is categorized as a tourist attraction and a historical place, and is listed under USA and Maine.
What is the address of Fort Popham State Historic Site?
Fort Popham State Historic Site is located at 219 Popham Rd, Phippsburg, ME 04562, United States.
How can customers contact Fort Popham State Historic Site?
The phone number is +1 207-389-1335, and the website is https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl?park_id=40.
What is the rating of Fort Popham State Historic Site?
Fort Popham State Historic Site has a rating of 4.7 based on 1210 reviews.
Is Fort Popham State Historic Site wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the source data lists a wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Does the source data provide opening hours for Fort Popham State Historic Site?
The available source data does not provide this information.

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