When & Where to Visit

Maine's state parks provide wonderful settings for fall leaf peeping. We've put together some suggestions for the best locations in each region of Maine, and when to visit each one for the best fall colors.

Click on a region of the map to learn when and where to visit or use the links listed on the menu at left or below.

• Northern (6 & 7)
• Western (5)
• Central (3)
• Eastern (Mid-Coast & Downeast) (2 & 4)
• Southern (1)

 

 

Historical Peak Foliage Dates 2000 - 2010 (10 year observation)

ZONE	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
1	10/14	10/15	10/19	10/22	10/20	10/19	10/21	10/22	10/18	10/21	10/20
2	10/14	10/15	10/19	10/22	10/13	10/19	10/21	10/22	10/18	10/15	10/20
3	10/11	10/11	10/19	10/22	10/13	10/19	10/14	10/15	10/18	*10/15-21	10/15-20
4	10/11	10/11	10/19	10/22	10/13	10/12	10/14	10/15	10/11	*10/7-15	10/6-13
5	10/03	10/04	10/12	10/15	10/13	10/12	10/4	10/4	10/4	*10/7-15	10/6-13
6	10/03	10/04	10/12	10/15	10/6	10/05	9/30	9/27	9/28	9/30	9/29
7	10/03	10/04	10/12	10/15	10/6	10/05	9/30	9/27	9/28	9/30	9/29

* Represent peak conditions from north to south in zones 3,4 and 5 (north being the earlier date).

Foliage Trip Tip

When planning a fall foliage trip, please allow time to leisurely leaf peep. Many of the roads you'll travel are two lanes and wind along our countryside through quaint inland and coastal towns. Take photographs from rest stops, stroll through the great Maine woods, and enjoy our beautiful fall experience.

Group Travel Information for Maine

www.visitmaine.com/grouptravel