Boating, Fishing, and Travel Information for Fort Point, Penobscot River, ME
Fort Point State Park is a public recreation area that overlooks Penobscot Bay from the easternmost tip of Cape Jellison in the town of Stockton Springs, Maine. The state park’s 156 acres feature the Fort Point Light and the site of historic Fort Pownall. The park offers hiking trails, picnicking, and fishing.
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