RV rental Cobscook Bay State Park, ME: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Though densely treed, Cobscook Bay State Park is surrounded by pounding, wild waves on all three sides, providing plenty of opportunities for birdwatching. Thanks to easy access to both salt and freshwater, thousands of different species of birds reside in this park or descent for a visit on their annual migration. A shortlist includes the Atlantic Puffin, a few types of plovers, great gray owl, and even a gyrfalcon (the latter two are threatened). There are a few short hiking trails, one of which follows the shore for a significant distance. Nearby Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge boasts several miles of hiking trails that wind through woods, bogs, and over streams. A dense mix of pine, aspen, maple, birch and fir trees blanket the rolling hills. Trails passing through tidal marshes are on occasion obscured during particularly high tides. Photographers and nature lovers will appreciate seeing moose, deer, and even bears searching for food. In early summers, hikers may have to compete with bears for blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries found in thick brambles lining the meadows. Heads up: for both parks, mosquitoes can be heavy, particularly in spring and summer seasons. Repellants are highly recommended. The Sunrise Trail is Maine’s miniaturized version of the Appalachian Trail. Connecting Calais to Ellsworth in southwestern Maine, this 87-mile trail is open to snowmobiles, cross-country skiers, ATVs, dogsleds, and hikers. The Ayers Junction leg passes by Cobscook Bay State Park campground and continues to Machias. The trail navigates by known bald eagles nests, beaver dams, and several fisheries.