Popham Beach State Park
A stunning, broad expanse of sand at the mouth of the Kennebec with sandbars to Fox Island at low tide — mind the strong currents, and arrive early before the state lot fills and the gate closes.
Phippsburg, Maine · live parking & conditions · updated June 14, 2026
- WherePhippsburg, Maine
- CostTicketed / paid
- ParkingState-park lot, paid by car; closes when full
- AmenitiesRestrooms · Showers · Lifeguard · Wheelchair accessible
Parking at Popham Beach State Park
State-park lot, paid by car; closes when full. Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows Popham Beach State Park's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick a beach that still has space before you drive over.
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Conditions & tides
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Popham Beach State Park — FAQ
- Is there parking at Popham Beach State Park?
- State-park lot, paid by car; closes when full. BeachMap shows Popham Beach State Park's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can check before you drive over.
- Is Popham Beach State Park free?
- No — Popham Beach State Park is ticketed or paid (State-park lot, paid by car; closes when full).
- What's at Popham Beach State Park?
- Popham Beach State Park has restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible. Tap it on the live map for current conditions and recent photos.