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Bureau of Parks and Lands: Access for the Disabled TTY: Maine relay 711 Phone: (207) 287-3821 www.parksandlands.com Welcome to Maine's Accessible Outdoors! Maine is a place everyone can enjoy. The Bureau of Parks and Lands welcomes all visitors to Maine's natural and cultural wonders. The Bureau is committed to making our state parks, historic sites and other public facilities accessible to people with disabilities and people with special needs. Each state park or historic site in Maine is unique. Many park features are accessible to visitors with varying needs and abilities. In some parks, however, visitors may need the assistance of a member of their party to access certain features. Other parks have natural elements, such as steep trails or rocky beaches, that may be difficult for some people to use. In addition, weather and other conditions at parks and historic sites change often. The Bureau of Parks and Lands encourages visitors to contact parks and historic sites directly to discuss their individual needs and abilities with experienced staff. Access Features Maine's State Parks and Historic Sites offer a number of accommodations for people with disabilities and people with special needs. Among the access features are: • Reserved parking spaces • Wheelchair ramps • Beach wheelchairs • Hardened surfaces on trails and walkways • Accessible restrooms • Roll-in showers • Benches in showers and changing rooms • TTY • Easy-to-reach campsites

The Bureau of Parks and Lands is continuously improving state parks and historic sites to provide better access for everyone. Contact parks and historic sites directly to find out more about the access features at specific locations. • Service animals are welcome at state parks and historic sites in Maine.

A Guide to Accessibility The following pages, in chart form, provide general guidance for people with disabilities and people with special needs on the ease of access to Maine State Parks, Historic Sites, and other facilities. Each park or historic site is rated for overall ease of access as well as accessibility of specific features and amenities at parks and historic sites, such as parking, rest rooms, campsites, and beaches. These guidelines are designed primarily for people with mobility impairments.

Ease of Access Ratings: • Good access: Most features of the area are accessible; three stars • Limited access: Some features are accessible; other features may require assistance; two stars. • No access: No features are accessible; one star.

Accessibility Definitions for Park Features/Amenities: • Accessible: Meets all standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) • Generally Accessible: Meets most ADA standards and has few barriers. Some visitors with disabilities may need some assistance • Accessible with Assistance: Meets some ADA standards and has some barriers. Many visitors with disabilities will require assistance • Somewhat Accessible: Meets few ADA standards and has significant barriers. Most visitors with disabilities will need assistance • Not accessible: Meets no ADA standards and has major barriers. Most people with disabilities, even with assistance, will be unable to access Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands: Access for the Disabled TTY: Maine Relay 711 Phone: (207) 287-3821

State Parks (Historic Sites are listed after the Parks.) Overall Rating of Location

Aroostook State Park www.maine.gov/aroostook Good Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible In the boat launch area parking. Restrooms Accessible One in main parking area; one in day-use area. Picnic Tables Accessible Picnic Area Accessible Playground Somewhat Accessible Uneven ground. Beach Somewhat Accessible Access via boat launch parking lot. Bay Views Accessible View of Echo Lake. Boat Launch, Hand-carry Somewhat Accessible Boat Launch, Trailered Somewhat Accessible Wireless Internet Accessible At park entrance. Overnight Use Rating Notes Check-in Accessible Campground Accessible with Assitance One site fully accessible. Restrooms Accessible Showers Accessible Kitchen Shelter Accessible Overall Rating of Location Bradbury Mt. State Park www.maine.gov/bradburymountain Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Accessible Several located off path from ADA parking. Picnic Area Accessible with Assitance Playground Somewhat Accessible Uneven ground, wood chip base. Trails Not Accessible Hiking trails around the Mt. are steep and uneven. Group Picnic Shelter Accessible Overnight Use Rating Notes Check-in Accessible Campground Accessible Several accessible campsites are available. Restrooms Accessible Showers Accessible Overall Rating of Location www.maine.gov/camdenhills Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Not Accessible Picnic Area Not Accessible Bay Views Accessible Harbor views from Mt Battie; car accessable. Trails Not Accessible Camden Hills State Park continues on next page.

Last update: 7/05/2018 Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands: Access for the Disabled TTY: Maine Relay 711 Phone: (207) 287-3821 Camden Hills State Park continued: Group Use Shelter Generally Accessible Group Picnic Area Generally Accessible Wireless Internet Accessible Overnight Use Rating Notes Check-in Accessible Campground Accessible Accessible campsite in lower campground. Restrooms Accessible Showers Accessible RV Dumping Station Accessible with Assistance RV Hook-up (elec/water) Generally Accessible Overall Rating of Location State Park www.maine.gov/cobscookbay Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Parking on Burnt Cove Rd.; also accessible toilet. Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Generally Accessible Picnic Area Accessible Playground Somewhat Accessible Bay Views Generally Accessible Views possible from vehicles. Trails Not Accessible Group Use Area Accessible Group Picnic Shelter Accessible Trailered Boat Launch Somewhat Accessible Barrier-free but grades, surfaces, floats not to standard yet. Overnight Use Rating Notes Check-in Accessible Campground Generally Accessible Several accessible campsites available. Restrooms Generally Accessible Several accessible toilets available. Showers Accessible RV Dumping Station Accessible Overall Rating of Location Crescent Beach State Park www.maine.gov/crescentbeach Good Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Accessible Picnic Area Accessible Beach Accessible with Assistance Beach wheelchair available. Showers Accessible In beach restroom. Bay Views Accessible Trails Accessible Group Use Area Accessible Food Service Accessible with Assistance Food service is from mobile food trucks; access will vary.

Last update: 7/05/2018 Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands: Access for the Disabled TTY: Maine Relay 711 Phone: (207) 287-3821 Overall Rating of Location Damariscotta Lake State Parkwww.maine.gov/damariscottalake Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Accessible Two accessible picnic sites. Picnic Area Accessible with Assistance Beach Accessible with Assistance Assistance to water recommended; beach wheelchair available. Playground Accessible Bay Views Generally Accessible Group Picnic Shelter Accessible with Assistance Overall Rating of Location www.maine.gov/damariscottalake Good Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Accessible Picnic Area Accessible Beach Accessible with Assistance Beach wheelchair available. Bay Views Generally Accessible Nature Center Accessible Trails Generally Accessible Group Picnic Shelter Accessible Overall Rating of Location www.maine.gov/fortpoint Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible with Assistance Restrooms Somewhat Accessible Picnic Tables Accessible with Assistance Picnic Area Generally Accessible Beach Somewhat Accessible Bay Views Accessible with Assistance Lighthouse; Ft. Grounds Somewhat Accessible Uneven grounds. Trails Somewhat Accessible Gangway and Pier Accessible with Assistance Boat Launch, Hand-carry Somewhat Accessible Overall Rating of Location State Park www.maine.gov/graftonnotch Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible ADA parking at Screw Auger Falls, AT Trailhead Lot. Restrooms Accessible ADA toilets at Screw Auger Falls, AT Trailhead Lot. Picnic Tables Accessible Picnic Area Accessible Waterfalls Accessible with Assistance Can get to 1st set of small falls at Scew Auger, not to large falls. Trails Not Accessible

Last update: 7/05/2018 Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands: Access for the Disabled TTY: Maine Relay 711 Phone: (207) 287-3821 Overall Rating of Location Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park www.maine.gov/holbrookisland Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Generally Accessible Picnic Tables Generally Accessible Picnic Area Generally Accessible Beach Accessible with Assistance Bay Views Accessible Trails Somewhat Accessible Shelter Generally Accessible Gangway and Pier Somewhat Accessible Boat Launch, Hand-carry Somewhat Accessible Overall Rating of Location Lake St. George State Park www.maine.gov/lakesaintgeorge Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Generally Accessible Eight ADA marked parking spaces; plus gravel spaces. Restrooms Generally Accessible Picnic Tables Generally Accessible Picnic Area Generally Accessible Playground Somewhat Accessible Sand base to playgound. Beach Somewhat Accessible Stairs to the lake; ramp at boat launch next to the park. Views of Lake Generally Accessible Views of the lake. Pathways Somewhat Accessible Some with paved base, others gravel. Group Use Area Generally Accessible Group Picnic Shelter Generally Accessible Gangway and Pier Somewhat Accessible No ADA ramp to the floats at the park for boat rentals Boat Launch, Hand-carry Somewhat Accessible Boat Launch, Trailered Generally Accessible Boat launch next to park is fully ADA Accessible. Wireless Internet Generally Accessible Overnight Use Rating Notes Check-in Generally Accessible Campground Generally Accessible One RV ADA site with water hookup. Restrooms Generally Accessible Showers Generally Accessible RV Dumping Station Generally Accessible RV hookup : Water Generally Accessible One RV ADA site with water hookup. Overall Rating of Location www.maine.gov/lamoine Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Generally Accessible Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Accessible Picnic Area Generally Accessible Beach Accessible with Assistance Bay Views Accessible

Last update: 7/05/2018 Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands: Access for the Disabled TTY: Maine Relay 711 Phone: (207) 287-3821 Lamoine: Trails Accessible with Assistance Group Use Area Generally Accessible Playground Somewhat Accessible Uneven ground. Gangway and Pier Generally Accessible Boat Launch, Hand-carry Generally Accessible Boat Launch, Trailered Accessible Fully ADA accessible boat launch. Overnight Use Rating Notes Check-in Accessible Accessible by driving to booth. Campground Accessible One accessible site. Restrooms Accessible With accessible showers. Showers Accessible In campground restroom. Group Camping Shelter Accessible with Assistance RV Dumping Station Accessible RV Hook-up (electric) Accessible 15 AMP electric on one ADA site. Overall Rating of Location www.maine.gov/lilybay Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Generally Accessible Restrooms Accessible with Assistance Picnic Tables Accessible Picnic Area Generally Accessible Playground Somewhat Accessible Uneven ground. Beach Generally Accessible Trails Somewhat Accessible Boat Launch, Hand-carry Somewhat Accessible Boat Launch, Trailered Accessible with Assistance Overnight Use Rating Notes Check-in Accessible Campground Accessible Two ADA sites with water and raised fire pit. Restrooms Accessible Showers Generally Accessible RV Dumping Station Generally Accessible Group Campsite Area Accessible with Assistance Mud Brook Group Camping Area Overall Rating of Location www.maine.gov/moosepoint Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Generally Accessible Restrooms Generally Accessible Picnic Tables Generally Accessible Picnic Area Generally Accessible Playground Generally Accessible Beach Not Accessible Rocky shore; no sand. Path to overlook accessible. Bay Views Accessible Trails Generally Accessible Group Use Area Accessible with Assistance Group Picnic Shelter Accessible with Assistance

Last update: 7/05/2018 Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands: Access for the Disabled TTY: Maine Relay 711 Phone: (207) 287-3821 Overall Rating of Location State Park www.maine.gov/mountblue Good Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Accessible Picnic Area Accessible Playground Somewhat Accessible Wood chip base to the playground. Beach Accessible with Assistance Beach wheelchair available. Bay Views (lake) Generally Accessible Center Hill parking provides good views. Nature Center Accessible Trails Somewhat Accessible Webb Beach Day Use Area trails accessible; all others no or assistance. Group Picnic Shelter Accessible Picnic shelter at Webb Beach is accessible. Boat Launch, Trailered Accessible Overnight Use Rating Notes Check-in Accessible Campground Accessible Several ADA campsites available. Restrooms Accessible Showers Accessible RV Dumping Station Accessible with Assistance Overall Rating of Location Peaks-Kenny State Park www.maine.gov/peaks-kenny Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Generally Accessible One table on paved pad with paved path to it. Picnic Area Generally Accessible Playground Somewhat Accessible Beach Accessible with Assistance Beach wheelchair available; paved path from parking lot. Trails Not Accessible Roots, rocks on the woodland trails. Group Picnic Shelter Accessible Overnight Use Rating Notes Check-in Generally Accessible Campground Generally Accessible Several ADA campsites available. Restrooms Generally Accessible Restroom at entry booth ADA accessible. Showers Generally Accessible RV Dumping Station Somewhat Accessible Curbing to limit spill may be an access issue for some. RV Hookup (elec/water) Generally Accessible Overall Rating of Location State Park www.maine.gov/pophambeach Good Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Accessible Picnic Area Generally Accessible Two areas, both generally accessible. Beach Accessible with Assistance Beach wheelchair available; first-come, first served.

Last update: 7/05/2018 Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands: Access for the Disabled TTY: Maine Relay 711 Phone: (207) 287-3821 Overall Rating of Location www.maine.gov/quoddyhead Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible At lighthouse. Restrooms Generally Accessible At lighthouse parking area; outhouse. Picnic Tables Somewhat Accessible Picnic Area Somewhat Accessible Beach Not Accessible Bay Views Accessible View From Parking lot and Coast Guard Trail overlook. Lighthouse Not Accessible Lighthouse & Visitor's Center run by the West Q.H. Visitor's Center Accessible Light Keepers Assoc. Call (207) 733-2180 for info. Trails Somewhat Accessible Coast Guard Trail first 0.5 miles (west start to overlook) Overall Rating of Location Range Pond State Park www.maine.gov/rangepond Good Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Accessible Picnic Area Accessible Beach Accessible Beach wheelchair available; transition dock to water. Trails Accessible Main trail from shelter down length of beach. Playground Somewhat Accessible Two playgrounds. Group Use Area Accessible Group Picnic Shelter Accessible Boat Launch, Trailered Accessible with Assistance Food Service Accessible with Assistance Food service is from mobile food trucks; access will vary. Overall Rating of Location State Park www.maine.gov/rangeleylake Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Accessible Picnic Area Generally Accessible Playground Somewhat Accessible Beach Accessible with Assistance Trails Not Accessible Boat Launch, Trailered Accessible Overnight Use Rating Notes Check-in Accessible Campground Accessible Restrooms Accessible Showers Accessible RV Dumping Station Accessible with Assistance

Last update: 7/05/2018 Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands: Access for the Disabled TTY: Maine Relay 711 Phone: (207) 287-3821 Overall Rating of Location www.maine.gov/reid Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Accessible Some in remote areas are accessible with assistance. Picnic Area Accessible with Assistance Tables in remote areas are accessible with assistance. Beaches Accessible with Assistance Beach wheelchair available; Half Mile Beach may req. assist. Bay Views Accessible Trails Somewhat Accessible Group Picnic Shelter Accessible Lagoon Accessible Accessible by ramp. Overall Rating of Location www.maine.gov/roquebluffs Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Generally Accessible Picnic Tables Generally Accessible Picnic Area Generally Accessible Playground Somewhat Accessible Beach Somewhat Accessible Direct access to beach is down several steps. Bay Views Accessible Accessible deck overlooks Englishman's Bay. Trails Somewhat Accessible Group Use Area Generally Accessible Boat Launch, Hand-carry Somewhat Accessible Overall Rating of Location State Park www.maine.gov/sebagolake Good Access Day Use Rating Notes Veteran's Fishing Pier is listed with Historic Sites. Parking Accessible Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Accessible Picnic Area Accessible Playground Somewhat Accessible Beach Accessible with Assistance Beach wheelchair available. Bay Views (Lake) Generally Accessible Nature Center Accessible Trails Somewhat Accessible Day-use side trails only are somewhat accessible; river trail best. Group Use Area Accessible Group Picnic Shelter Accessible Boat Launch, Hand-carry Generally Accessible Boat Launch, Trailered Accessible Food Service Accessible Telephones Accessible Overnight Use Rating Notes Check-in Accessible Campground Accessible

Last update: 7/05/2018 Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands: Access for the Disabled TTY: Maine Relay 711 Phone: (207) 287-3821 , Overnight Use continued: Restrooms Accessible Showers Accessible RV Dumping Station Accessible with Assisitance Help required for flushing hose. RV Hookup (elec/water) Accessible Overall Rating of Location Shackford Head State Park www.maine.gov/shackfordhead No Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Somewhat Accessible Restrooms Somewhat Accessible Beach Somewhat Accessible Bay Views Accessible Trails Not Accessible Overall Rating of Location www.maine.gov/swanlake Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible with Assistance Several ADA parking spots in lot. Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Accessible Picnic Area Accessible with Assistance ADA can ask for access to drive in to unload only. Playground Somewhat Accessible Uneven ground. Beach Accessible with Assistance Beach wheelchair available; ramp to beach from picnic site. Trails Somewhat Accessible Trails wide, smooth, hard; but grade considerably more than 5%. Group Use Area Accessible with Assistance Staff needs to help to allow drive-to access. Group Picnic Shelter Accessible with Assistance Staff needs to help to allow drive-to access. Overall Rating of Location www.maine.gov/twolights Good Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Accessible Picnic Area Generally Accessible Playground Somewhat Accessible Uneven ground. Bay Views Generally Accessible Trails Accessible with Assistance Group Use Area Accessible Group Picnic Shelter Accessible Overall Rating of Location Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park www.maine.gov/vaughanwoods Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Accessible Picnic Area Accessible Trails Not Accessible Steep trails through woods to river. Group Picnic Shelter Accessible Small shelter.

Last update: 7/05/2018 Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands: Access for the Disabled TTY: Maine Relay 711 Phone: (207) 287-3821 Overall Rating of Location www.maine.gov/warrenisland No Access Day Use Rating Notes (Off-shore Island) Parking None Off-shore island; boat access to island required. Restrooms Not Accessible Picnic Tables Not Accessible All tables ADA but terrain would be difficult. Picnic Area Not Accessible Trails Not Accessible Group Use Area Not Accessible Group Picnic Shelter Not Accessible Gangway and Pier Not Accessible Overnight Use Rating Notes Check-in Not Accessible Campground Not Accessible Restrooms Not Accessible Overall Rating of Location Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods Good Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Accessible Picnic Area Accessible with Assistance Some picnic areas are accessible with assistance. Bay Views Accessible Plus views of Osprey Nest on Googins Island. Trails Somewhat Accessible Most trails are Not Accessible however the White Pines Trail Accessible White Pines Trail is accessible; plus nature programs. Group Picnic Shelter Accessible

State Historic Sites Overall Rating of Location Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site www.maine.gov/colonialpemaquid Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Two sets of ADA parking: near Forts; near Museum. Restrooms Generally Accessible Two restrooms near Museum; two more in Contented Sole . Picnic Tables Accessible Two sets of ADA picnic tables; near Ft. & Museum lots. Picnic Area Generally Accessible No pathway to the ADA picnic tables. Forts & Museum Accessible with Assistance Steep slopes around foundations. Beach Somewhat Accessible Sandy beach below lower parking lot; moderate drop-off. Bay Views Accessible Gangway & Pier Accessible Boat Launch, Hand-carry Accessible with Assistance Boat Launch, Trailered Accessible with Assistance Food Service Accessible Contented Sole via ADA ramp; parking adjacent.

Last update: 7/05/2018 Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands: Access for the Disabled TTY: Maine Relay 711 Phone: (207) 287-3821 Overall Rating of Location Eagle Island State Historic Site www.maine.gov/eagleisland No Access Day Use Rating Notes (Off-shore Island) Gangway and Pier Not Accessible Very steep at low tide. Historic House Not Accessible On steep slope; restroom is accessible. Overall Rating of Location State Historic Site www.maine.gov/fortedgecomb Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Accessible Blockhouse & EarthworksNot Accessible Rough steps and steep paths. Overall Rating of Location State Historic Site www.maine.gov/forthalifax No Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Town of Winslow maintained. Blockhouse & Earthwork Not Accessible Rough steps and steep paths. Overall Rating of Location State Historic Site www.maine.gov/fortkent Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Accessible with Assistance Picnic Tables Accessible Blockhouse Somewhat Accessible Steps into blockhouse. Overall Rating of Location State Historic Site www.maine.gov/fortknox Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Somewhat Accessible Fort & Visitor Center Somewhat Accessible Steep ramp to main fort structure; fort grounds steep & steps. Visitor Center accessible. Overall Rating of Location Fort McClary State Historic Site www.maine.gov/fortmcclary Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Accessible Restroom at Picnic Area somewhat accessible. Picnic Tables Accessible Picnic Area Accessible Restroom at Picnic Area somewhat accessible. Fort & Blockhouse Not Accessible Bay Views Generally Accessible Trails Not Accessible Group Picnic Shelter Accessible

Last update: 7/05/2018 Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands: Access for the Disabled TTY: Maine Relay 711 Phone: (207) 287-3821

Overall Rating of Location Fort O'Brien State Historic Site www.maine.gov/fortobrien Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms None None Picnic Tables Accessible Picnic Area Generally Accessible Fort Grounds Somewhat Accessible Uneven grounds. Overall Rating of Location State Historic Site www.maine.gov/fortpopham Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Somewhat Accessible Path accessible; outhouse stalls too narrow for wheelchair, no hand rails. Picnic Tables Accessible Picnic Area Accessible with Assistance Fort Grounds Generally Accessible Uneven grounds but largely accessible; no 2nd story access. Beach Not Accessible Bay Views Generally Accessible Overall Rating of Location at Fort Point State Park www.maine.gov/fortpoint Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Generally Accessible Fort Grounds Somewhat Accessible Uneven grounds. Overall Rating of Location State Historic Site www.maine.gov/katahdinironworks Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Kiln and Furnace Somewhat Accessible Paths around site are uneven. Overall Rating of Location Songo Lock State Historic Site www.maine.gov/sebagolake Limited Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Restrooms Accessible Paths around site are uneven. Picnic Tables Accessible Picnic Area Accessible Lock Generally Accessible The lock is accessible to view only, not enter. Overall Rating of Location Songo Lock Veteran's Fishing Pier www.maine.gov/sebagolake Good Access Day Use Rating Notes Parking Accessible Fishing Accessible ADA Platform at meeting of Songo & Crooked Rivers. Restrooms Accessible Picnic Tables Accessible

Last update: 7/05/2018