MAINE PUBLIC • January 17, 2025
More than 3 million people visited Maine state parks in 2024, according to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Three million visitors represents a more than 6% increase over 2023 attendance and the third time in four years that visitation surpassed 3 million. Andy Cutko, director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands said crowding at popular parks like Tumbledown Mountain and Popham Beach can harm natural resources as well as the visitor experience so his agency is working to limit crowds. Many state parks are undergoing renovations in 2025 and he recommends that visitors call ahead before making plans to visit parks this summer.