Fort Popham is a Civil War-era coastal defense fortification at the mouth of the Kennebec River in Phippsburg, Maine. It is located in sight of …
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Jul 8, 2024
Really well preserved ruins, walk right in, take stairs to levels, architecture beautiful. FREE. Park on premises, do not get sidetracked by parking down road though I suppose that could be used as… Full review by Linda P
Oct 8, 2023
I just love this old fort! You can leisurely view and take in all the waterfront! It is a self led viewing. Full review by shabetnie
Apr 20, 2023
Great for history buffs and scenic view lovers. You can access everything except the top level, though you can take a spiral staircase to the top. Informative plaques abound. Parking in two spots,… Full review by Russell W
Can you visit the fort at night? I would like to get some dark sky images while using the fort as a foreground.
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By all means. This park is at the end of the road, so park near by, and walk to wherever you feel would be a good night-time shot of the fort. Some fascinating history with this place.
how far is phippsburg, prospect and pembroke from acadia?
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Phippsburg is further south- it is a finger into the Atlantic just below Bath(Bath Iron Works; Maine Maritime Museum). If you are travelling from Portland, it takes about an hour to get …
Phippsburg is further south- it is a finger into the Atlantic just below Bath(Bath Iron Works; Maine Maritime Museum). If you are travelling from Portland, it takes about an hour to get here. Travel time from the above would be longer, but if you are travelling Rte 1, or 295, it is not too far out of your way from Southern Maine points.. From Downeast Maine, it can be a 5-6 hour trip.
Dogs are not allowed within the fort entrance (parade grounds or the building itself.) However, outside of the actual fort, leashed dogs are allowed around the parking area and …
Dogs are not allowed within the fort entrance (parade grounds or the building itself.) However, outside of the actual fort, leashed dogs are allowed around the parking area and other grounds around the fort which are state property. The beach, called Hunnewell Beach, from Fort Popham to Popham Beach State Park (which is way, way down the shore back past the campground and the boundary is signed) is a public municipal beach which dogs are allowed on and off leash, at the owners discretion and control, all year. Dogs are prohibited from within Popham Beach State Park during the summer, but allowed on leash during the winter, I believe.
Apr 20, 2023
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