Popham Beach State Park

About Popham Beach State Park

Popham Beach State Park is bordered on the south by the mouth of the Kennebec River and is one of Maine's rare geological landscapes with a long sandy beach. Sunbathers relaxing in Poph am on the sand can see the Maine River, the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean, as well as a variety of birds and animals.

The rolling Atlantic surf attracts thousands of swimmers and surfers alike, and lifeguards are deployed in the summer months. Visitors to the beach should be aware that Popham Beach is at high risk of high tide and high waves, so visitors are warned to watch the rising tide to avoid being run over. For many beach walkers, mussel-gathering is a bygone era, but visitors can walk to Fox Island at low tide.

Swimmers should swim within their means and with a lifeguard, follow all the directions and swim to the end of Fox Island beach.