Cutler Coast Public Reserved Land

The [Cutler Coast Public Reserved Land](https://www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl?park_id=44) consists of thousands of acres of woodlands, peatlands, meadows and blueberry barrens in eastern Washington County. It protects an undisturbed 4.5 mile stretch of shoreline along the Bold Coast from Almore Cove on the west to Holmes Cove on the east.

The coastal portion of this massive property includes a 10-mile network of hiking trails originating at a roadside trailhead on Rt 191. While remote, this trail network is very popular with hikers, many of whom camp overnight at one of the first-come, first-serve campsites located at Fairy Head, Long Point Cove or Black Point Cove. Since these campsites are often full during the summer months, a primitive, water-access only campsite has been established in Almore Cove for those exploring the Bold Coast by boat. No walking trails lead to or from this site. It is fronted by a southwest-facing cobble beach that provides a decent place to land at all tides when conditions allow.

The remainder of the property is open for day use anytime. There are several pocket beaches that may be landable in good conditions, but these are often surrounded by cliffs and provide only a temporary respite. There are deep, east-facing gravel beaches at Long Point Cove and Black Point Cove, which may offer some protection from wind and swell.

A brochure for the property can be found [here](https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parksearch/PropertyGuides/PDF_GUIDE/cutlercoastguide.pdf).