On The Water
beaches
Barrett's Cove, Camden ME
Small freshwater beach located on Megunticook Lake.
Birch Point, Owls Head ME
A 220-yard pocket shaped beached located in a forested preserve with a freshwater marsh.
Chickawaukee Lake, Rockland ME
Small freshwater beach with free parking and easy access.
Glen Cove Beach, Glen Cove ME
Small saltwater beach located next to Glen Cove Rest Area on Rt 1.
Laite Memorial Beach, Camden ME
Oceanfront swimming with scenic views of Camden Harbor.
Lincolnville Beach, Lincolnville ME
A small sandy strip of beach head for swimming in the Atlantic Ocean.
Sandy Beach, Rockland ME
Small public beach located at the end of public landing boardwalk.
Shirt Tail Point, Camden ME
Small freshwater swimming nook located on Megunticook Lake.
Walker Park, Rockport ME
Small Harbor park that offers access to the saltwater.
Looking for more detail on beaches in the area? Visit our blog post where we visited all the local spots where you can swim and enjoy the Maine outdoors!
boat launches
Barret's Cove Launching Ramp
Located on Rt 52 (Mountain St.) on megunticook Lake. Ramp is accessible at all times.
Bogg's Bridge Launching Ramp
Located on Rt 105 on Megunticook Lake. Ramp is very shallow and not suitable for larger boats.
Camden Harbor Kayak Launching Ramp
Located in Harbor Park, across from the Library Amphitheatre on Atlantic Ave.
Camden Harbor Launching Ramp
Located on the north side of Camden Harbor near Wayfarer Marine.
Chickawaukee Lake Launching Ramp
Located on Rt 17 bewteen Rockland and Camden. There is a small lake popular for jet skis and windsurfing.
Lincolnville Launching Ramp
Located off Rt 1 in Lincolnville, to the right of the ferry terminal. No access during low tide.
Rockland Harbor Launching Ramp
Located of Rt 73 in Rockland.
Rockport Harbor Launching Ramp
Located in the town landing in Rockport near Goose River Bridge. Best in area for salt water access.
ferries & island transportation
Balmy Days Cruises
(207) 633-2284 | View Website | 42 Commercial St., Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
Balmy Days Cruises out of Boothbay Harbor offers various boat trip excursions including sightseeing cruises, harbor tours, fishing trips, lighthouse tours, and day trips to Monhegan Island.
Equinox Island Transit Charters
(207) 236-6890 | View Website | 120 Tillson Avenue, Rockland, ME 04841
Equinox Island Tranit is a marine transportation and boat charter service based in Rockland, Maine. You can hire them as a private boat charter for visiting Vinalhaven, North Haven, Islesboro and Matinicus Islands.
Hardy Boat Cruises
(207) 677-2026 | View Website | 132 State Rt 32, New Harbor, ME 04554
Hardy Boat Cruises out of New Harbor offers various boat trip excursions including sightseeing cruises, ocean wildlife tours, coastal trips, lighthouse tours, private boat charters, and daily ferry service to Monhegan Island during the summer.
Maine State Ferry Service - Rockland
(207) 596-2202 | View Website | 517A Main St.
Rockland, ME 04841
Operated by the Maine Department of Transportation, the Maine State Ferry Service located in Rockland provides fixed-route ferry service from Rockland to Vinalhaven, North Haven and Matinicus Island.
Maine State Ferry Service - Lincolnville
(207) 769-5611 | View Website | US Route 1
Lincolnville, ME 04849
Operated by the Maine Department of Transportation, the Maine State Ferry Service located in Lincolnville provides fixed-route ferry service from Lincolnville Beach to Islesboro.
Matinicus Excursions
(207) 691-9030 | View Website | Matinicus, ME 04851
Matinicus Excursions offers passenger service from Rockland, Maine to Matinicus Island and Criehaven Island.
Monhegan Boat Line
(207) 372-8848 | View Website | US Route 1, Lincolnville, ME 04849
Monhegan Boat Line offers various boat trip excursions including sightseeing cruises, puffin and nature cruises, lighthouse tours, sunset cruises, and daily passenger ferry service to Monhegan Island.
Penobscot Ferry & Transport
(207) 691-6030 | View Website | 24 Holmes St., Rockland, ME 04841
Penobscot Ferry and Transport is a small, family run ferry service that offers transportation to any island in the bay that has a pier to tie up at. They will transport passengers and light cargo loads to your dock of choice.
fishing
Maine Outdoors
(207) 785-4496 | View Website | 69 Beote Rd, Union, ME 04862
kayaking
Breakwater Kayak Co.
(207) 542-3631 | View Website | 69 Mechanic Street, Rockland, ME 04841
Maine Sport Outfitters
(207) 236-7120 | View Website | 115 Commercial St, Rockport, ME 04856
Port Clyde Kayaks
(207) 372-8100 | View Website | 3 Factory Rd, Port Clyde, ME 04855
lobster boats
Lively Lady
(207) 236-6672 | View Website | Public Landing, Camden, ME 04843
rowing
Megunticook Rowing
(207) 542-5497 | View Website | Rte 1 & Barrett's Cove Beach, PO Box 855, Camden, ME
schooners
Camden Harbor Cruises
(207) 236-6672 | View Website | Camden Public Landing, Camden, ME 04843
Maine Windjammer Cruises
(207) 236-2938 | View Website | 6 Public Landing, Camden, ME 04843
Pinky Schooner Summertime
(207) 236-0196 | View Website | PO Box 617, Camden, ME 04843
Schooner Appledore
(207) 236-8353 | View Website | 18 Bay View Landing, Camden ME 04843
Schooner Lazy Jack II
(207) 230-0620 | View Website | 15 Public Landing, Camden, ME 04843
Schooner Mary Day
(800) 992-2218 | View Website | Atlantic Ave, Camden, ME 04843
Schooner Olad & Cutter Owl
(207) 236-2323 | View Website | 1 Bayview Landing, Camden, ME 04843
Schooner Yacht Heron
(207) 236-8605 | View Website | 111 Pascal Ave, Rockport, ME 04856
Sloop Anjacaa & Schooner Surprise
(207) 236-4687 | View Website | 59 Sea St, Camden, ME 04843
Sloop Heritage
(207) 230-9340 | View Website | Public Landing, Camden, ME 04843
The Schooner Lewis R. French
(207) 230-8320 | View Website | 11 Atlantic Ave, Camden, ME 04843