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Maquoit Landing (Wharton Point Landing)

Features

  1. Boat Launch
  2. Parking
  3. Scenic Views

Overview

Description: Maquoit Landing at Wharton Point offers a picturesque view of Maquoit Bay and the surrounding environs. The landing provides boat launch access to Maquoit Bay.  The shallow mud flats attract a wide variety of waterfowl. This property is owned by the State of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife and maintained by the Town of Brunswick.

Check tide charts before launching as tide must be near high to allow for trailered boat access.
Hours of operation: Dawn to dusk.

Location:  Maquoit Landing is located at the southern end of Maquoit Road.

Amenities available:
  • Parking
  • Dog waste cleanup bag dispensers and receptacles
  • Bronze plaque with brief site history

Primary uses: Boat launch for small watercraft; birdwatching.