Cobscook Bay State Park facts for kids
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 Cobscook Bay State Park
Location in Maine
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| Location | Edmunds, East Central Washington, Washington, Maine, United States |
| Area | 871 acres (352 ha) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Operator | Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry |
| Website | Cobscook Bay State Park |
Cobscook Bay State Park is a public recreation area occupying 888 acres (359 ha) on the western shore of Cobscook Bay in Washington County, Maine. The park offers a view of dramatically changing tides that on average can rise to 24 feet (7.3 m) high with some reaching as high as 28 feet (8.5 m). The name Cobscook is a Maliseet-Passamaquoddy word for boiling tides. The state park is located on Whiting Bay approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Dennysville and 6 miles (9.7 km) north of Whiting. It is managed by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
History
The park was created in 1964 when the Federal government offered to lease to the state of Maine lands that remain part of Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge. The long-term agreement was arranged at no cost to the state.
Activities and amenities
The park offers hiking trails, picnicking, camping, boat launch, and bird watching. Over 200 species of birds have been noted, including the American bald eagle.
