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Ferry Beach State Park

Coordinates: 43°28′53″N 70°23′35″W / 43.481514°N 70.392965°W / 43.481514; -70.392965
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Ferry Beach State Park
Map showing the location of Ferry Beach State Park
Map showing the location of Ferry Beach State Park
Location in Maine
LocationSaco, Maine, United States
Coordinates43°28′53″N 70°23′35″W / 43.481514°N 70.392965°W / 43.481514; -70.392965[1]
Area117 acres (47 ha)[2]
Elevation0 ft (0 m)[3]
AdministratorMaine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
WebsiteFerry Beach State Park

Ferry Beach State Park is a public recreation area occupying 117 acres (47 ha) on Saco Bay north of the mouth of the Saco River in Saco, Maine. The state park encompasses a sandy Atlantic Ocean beach, inland hiking trails, and nature center.[4] The inland portion of the park is noted for its pocket swamp and tupelo trees found at the northern limit of the species's range.[5] The park is managed by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ferry Beach State Park". Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  2. ^ "Outdoors in Maine: State Parks, Public Lands, and Historic Sites" (PDF). Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. September 2016. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  3. ^ "Ferry Beach". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  4. ^ "Check out three coastal state parks in Portland area". Bangor Daily News. June 24, 2011. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
  5. ^ Kelly Finan. "Ferry Beach State Park" (PDF). Natural Heritage Hikes. Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
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