Ferry Beach
At the southern end of OOB town limits. Bordering Ferry Beach State Park. Quieter, family-oriented.
Updated May 2026
Where it sits
South OOB, adjacent to Ferry Beach State Park. The transition from town beach to protected state park sand.
Character
Family destination. Less crowded than downtown. Nature trails inland make it the easiest "beach plus a hike" combo in OOB.
Access
Best public access is through the Ferry Beach State Park entrance, standard Maine state park day-use fee applies. Reduced rates for Maine residents and seniors.
Trails
The Tupelo Trail winds through a rare Atlantic White Cedar swamp, one of the few accessible examples in Maine.
Best for
Nature-oriented families, quieter beach days, and picnics.
Adjacent: Ferry Beach State Park
117 acres of beach, dunes, swamp, and forest. See Ferry Beach State Park.
Compiled from Town of Old Orchard Beach, RSU 23, FEMA, Maine Revenue Service, US Census, MLS, and field interviews. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify before any transaction.