Ferry Beach State Park
117 acres. Nature trails. Picnic areas. Quieter beach. Family destination at OOB's south end.
Updated May 2026
Size
117 acres of beach, dunes, swamp, and forest, just south of OOB on the way to Camp Ellis.
Address and access
95 Bay View Road, Saco, ME 04072. Easy 5-minute drive from downtown OOB. Parking is on-site.
Day-use fees
Standard Maine State Park day-use fees apply, with reduced rates for Maine residents and seniors. Maine State Park Pass holders enter free.
Nature trails
Multiple short trails. The Tupelo Trail winds through a rare Atlantic White Cedar swamp, one of the few accessible examples of this ecosystem in Maine.
Beach access
Direct sand access. Quieter and more family-oriented than downtown OOB; no pier crowds, no amusement park noise. Lifeguards in season.
Picnic areas
Tables and grills under the pines. Group shelters available, call ahead to reserve for larger gatherings.
Hours
Typically 8:00am to sunset, seasonal. Confirm same-day with Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands.
What's nearby
Camp Ellis is a 5-minute drive south. The Saco River mouth and the working harbor are within walking distance of Camp Ellis.
Maine state park pass
Annual passes pay for themselves quickly if you visit Ferry Beach (or any other Maine state park) more than 5 times a season. Available through the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands.
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.