South Coast Region parks provide recreation and nature adventures

Bradbury Mountain State Park

528 Hallowell Road Pownal, ME 04069 Phone: 207-688-4712

The main feature of this state park is the 484-foot granite cliff that overlooks Casco Bay. Visitors can enjoy the hiking, biking, cross country skiing, and snowmobile trails and picnic areas. Snowshoe rentals are available. There is also a public campground. Open year-round, 9 a.m.-sunset. A fee is charged.

Ferry Beach State Park

Bay View, ME 04072 Phone: 207-283-0067

This small state park offers an ocean beach, complete with picnic areas and hiking trails. There is an admission fee charged. Open Memorial Day-Oct. 1.

Vaughn Woods State Park

28 Oldfields Road South Berwick, ME 03908 Phone: 207-384-5160

A 250-acre forested park on the Salmon Falls River has hiking trails and picnicn facilities. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day. A fee is charged.