Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Boothbay, ME
Large gardens on the Back River with a children’s garden, the giant wooden troll sculptures of Thomas Dambo and wooded shore trails. Admission is charged; timed tickets in peak season.
- Nearest town
- Boothbay, ME
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 43.8730, -69.6630
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens?
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is in Boothbay, ME, at GPS 43.8730, -69.6630. It is about 2 mi from Boothbay Harbor.
Can you camp near Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camp Knickerbocker, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens?
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Maine’s Midcoast peninsulas: Bath to Pemaquid and Owls Head.
What is there to see near Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens?
Places worth a stop nearby: Reid State Park (7 mi), Maine Maritime Museum (8 mi), Pemaquid Point Lighthouse (8 mi) and Popham Beach State Park (12 mi).
When is the best time to visit Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens?
The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)