
Welcome to the Maine Bureau of Parks
& Lands
If you want to explore Maine's great outdoors, you've come to
the right place! Maine is legendary for its rock bound coast, the
north woods, mountains, lakes, and rivers. All of these areas are
represented in the one million acres managed by the Bureau of Parks
& Lands.
 Find Parks & Lands
We just launched a new online tool to help you discover Maine's Great State Parks, Public Lands and Historic Sites! This new feature allows you to search by activity, facility or region; or try our "single-tank trips" feature and go on a gas-saving adventure by finding a destination in your neck of the woods. Downloadable maps and brochures are available for select locations or use the "print this page" feature for a printer-friendly brochure. There is so much to discover on BPL managed lands. We hope this improvement to our website helps you find parks & lands and experience the natural beauty that is Maine.
To use this feature select the link Find Parks & Lands (located in the top right portion of your screen under the Bureau Features heading).
During the coming weeks and years, BPL will continue to expand and enhance this website. Please contact us with your comments.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT MAINE'S PARKS & LANDS
There are so many reasons to visit Maine's State Parks and Public Lands. Below are just a few of the events scheduled for this season. For more outdoor happenings, visit the Take It Outside calendar of events.
The Department of Conservation through its Bureau of Parks and Lands has initiated planning for the development of a new state park on 2,588 acres of state-owned land along the Androscoggin River just north of the Lewiston – Auburn area. These lands include 2,258 acres along the west shore in Turner, and 330 acres along the east shore in Leeds, known collectively as the Androscoggin Riverlands.
Recently Published Reports
Management Plans in Development
Standing and Special Committees

On sale now is the Allagash Wilderness Waterway DVD Northrunner. Come discover the history of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway (from its creation in 1966 to the present) with those who live and work there. Northrunner explores the history of this gem of a park in the middle of a working forest. Learn why this place is so revered – and engenders so much passion. |