Crescent Beach State Park is a popular year-round destination in Maine, open daily from 9:00 a.m. to sunset. The park features a mile-long, crescent-shaped beach ideal for swimming, boating, and sunbathing, with relatively warm waters and light surf. Visitors can enjoy picnic tables, grills, a children's playground, and a bathhouse with cold-water showers. The park is known for its clean, lifeguarded beach, abundant parking, and scenic trails. While dogs are not allowed on the beach from April to September, they are permitted on the walking trails. Crescent Beach State Park is a favorite among families, offering a range of activities and amenities, including kayak rentals and tidal pool exploration.
Great beach for walking swimming. Shell hunting. Sunbathing. Seaweed builds up on the beach in some areas.
July 2026
The changing area could have been better. There was half of a shower curtain for each stall. It wasn't big enough to completely close off the space. Might as well had no curtain at all.
June 2026
Nice beach on the Atlantic side. Changing rooms, restrooms, and showers can be found on the site. You can borrow for free a chair, an umbrella, or any beach gear if you need. To access the site, it's $8 if you're not from Maine.
