Vaughan Woods State Park, a Maine State Park located near Dover, Durham and Kennebunk

VAUGHAN WOODS STATE PARK

VAUGHAN WOODS STATE PARK
28 Oldfields Rd
South Berwick, Maine 03908

(lat:43.2121 lon:-70.8091)

A 250-acre forested tract along the scenic Salmon Falls River offers picnic facilities and hiking trails through old growth stands of pine and hemlock. Hiking is available on several trails that connect to make up one large loop, a system 3+ miles long. Visitors can walk smaller sections if they choose.

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Fishing

Enjoy fishing in a serene woodland setting, with options for both river and pond angling. Species include brook trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass and white perch. The park's freshwater bodies are stocked annually to ensure plentiful catches. Fishing gear can be rented on-site or brought from home.

Location

Vaughan Woods State Park is located near Dover, Durham and Kennebunk

Nearby Parks

Hilton State Park

Fort McClary State Park

Rye Harbor State Park

Odiorne Point State Park

Wallis Sands State Park

Smith State Forest

Nottingham State Forest

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Picnicking

Vaughan Woods State Park offers picnic tables and grills, perfect for a family outing. Enjoy your meal amidst beautiful scenery.

Birding

The park offers diverse bird species, including warblers and woodpeckers. Birdwatching trails are available for enthusiasts to explore.

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Area Campgrounds

Beach Acres Tent Sites & Park
563 Post Road
Wells, ME
207-646-5612

Bears Den Rv Park
120 Bears Den Road
Wells, ME
207-646-6220

Gregoire's Campgrounds
697 Sanford Road
Wells, ME
207-646-3711

Pinederosa Camping Area
128 North Village Road
Wells, ME
207-646-2492

Sea-Vu Campground
1733 Post Road
Wells, ME
207-646-7732

Sun Outdoors Wells Beach
1000 Post Road
Wells, ME
207-646-7570

Cole's Mine RV Resort and Campground
6 Brook Lane
Lebanon, ME
207-457-6050

Flat Rock Bridge Family Resort
21 Flat Rock Bridge Road
Lebanon, ME
207-339-9465

Thousand Trails Moody Beach
266 Post Road
Wells, ME
207-646-4586

Libby's Oceanside Camp
725 York Street
York, ME
207-363-4171

York Beach Camper Park
11 Cappy's Lane
York, ME
207-363-1343

Camp Eaton
750 York Street
York, ME
207-363-3424

Beaver Dam Campground
551 School Street
Berwick, ME
207-698-2267

Cape Neddick Oceanside Campground
63 Shore Dr
York, ME
207-363-4366

Dixon's Campgrounds
1740 U.S. 1
York, ME
207-363-3626

Sea-Vu West Resort RV Park and Campground
23 College Drive
Wells, ME
207-646-0785

Huttopia Southern Maine
149 Sand Pond Road
Sanford, ME
207-324-1752

Yellowstone Park Camp Resort
2245 Main Street
Sanford, ME
207-324-7782

Area Amusement

Chuck E. Cheese's
30 Fox Run Rd
Newington, NH
6034311367

When bad weather cuts a hike short at nearby Great Bay, this Gosling Road venue gives soggy outdoorsfolk a dry pitstop packed with arcade games and hot pizza. 3

★★★★★

(3 out of 10)

Area Farmers Markets

Fiddlehead Farms Marketplace
451 High St
Somersworth, NH
16037499800

Paddlers and hikers stock up on artisan sandwiches, fresh berries, and local craft beers at this Somersworth market before heading out to the nearby trails and rivers. 7.5

★★★★★

(7.5 out of 10)

Area Fishing Related Businesses

Down East Boat Twine Serv
10 Shapleigh Rd
Kittery, ME
(207) 439-7177

Northern Edge Charters
20 Harris Island Rd
York, ME
+18027778613

Anglers haul heavy striped bass and bluefish straight out of the choppy Atlantic waters off York's granite coast. 9

★★★★★

(9 out of 10)

Dover Marine
17 New Rochester Rd
Dover, NH
(603) 742-5453

G Cove Charters
2 Harris Island Rd
York, ME
+12077523420

Shafmaster Fleet Services
18 Old Dover Rd
Newington, NH
(603) 431-3170

New England Marine & Ind
200 Spaulding Tpke
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 436-2836

B & B Trap Co
1185 Us Route 1
York, ME
(207) 363-7297

Eldredge Bros Fly Shop
1480 Us Route 1
Cape Neddick, ME
(207) 363-9269

KTP Bike Board & Ski
301 Us Route 1
Kittery, ME
(207) 439-2700

Taylor's Trading Post
248 Littleworth Rd
Madbury, NH
(603) 742-5931

Area Hunting Fishing Supplies

Brewster's Bait Tackle
121 Mechanic St
Portsmouth, NH
+16038172739

Local anglers stock up on live sandworms and sturdy striper rigs here before hitting the choppy currents of the Piscataqua River. 7

★★★★★

(7 out of 10)

Area Museums

Ogunquit Museum of American Art
196 York St
York, ME
(207) 363-2603

Weathered sculptures stand scattered across three acres of grassy cliffside right where the rough Atlantic waves hit Narrow Cove. 8.5

★★★★★

(8.5 out of 10)

Children's Museum of Portsmouth
280 Marcy St
Portsmouth, NH
+16034363853

Kids spill straight out from hands-on exhibits into a breezy riverside park packed with a play area, picnic spots, and a community garden. 8

★★★★★

(8 out of 10)

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