These Are the Maine State Parks Everyone Couldn’t Get Enough Of in 2025

The sweet smell of spring is fast approaching.

It's time to stretch those legs, break out the light outerwear, and prepare to experience the beauty of this great state.

Of course, that means hitting the trails, beaches, and mountains of our amazing state parks, you know, the kind of thing that millions of folks do every year.

How Many People Visited Maine's State Parks Last Year?

According to the Maine State Parks Public Use Report, nearly 2.6 million people visited the state park system for day use last year. That’s a very impressive number, especially considering it wasn’t exactly a great weather year and that some parks were closed due to infrastructure improvements.

It’s never a surprise to see so many people flocking to our wonderful state parks. We’re talking about some of the most pristine regions in one of the most beautiful states in the nation. Heck, every park feels like its own oasis.

The Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands has released its 2025 Public Use Report, which details visitation numbers for state parks and historic sites across the state. The report highlights the 10 most visited locations, focusing specifically on day-use visitors (campers are excluded from these statistics).

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It’s important to note the following about this list:

• The rankings only account for day-use visits, not overnight camping.

• The Bureau employs a variety of methods to ensure the most accurate visitation data.

• Baxter State Park is excluded from these numbers, as it manages its own reservations and visitation data.

A few thoughts came to mind when looking at this year’s data. First, with the slow start to summer weather, it’s not surprising to see many of the beach parks take a bit of a hit. It was also interesting to see southern parks fare better than those farther north and west.

What Were the Most Popular Maine State Parks Last Year?

With these details in mind, let’s explore the 10 most popular state parks and historic sites in Maine. How many have you visited? And which state park is your favorite?