Penny Lake Preserve
An easy woodland-and-wetland loop brings a quieter side of the harbor within reach.
45–90 minutesOak Point Farm
Follow a shore-and-pond path beside Hodgdon Cove, with space to slow down and watch the water.
- Allow
- 45–90 minutes
- Good for
- Walking & hiking · Coast & views · Wildlife · Slow moments
- Format
- Independent visit
How we would fit it into your day
Plan from Boothbay Harbor. Boothbay and Southport are separate towns; Southport is reached by bridge. Confirm the exact boarding point on your ticket. Seasonal tours and the botanical gardens remain available to browse until dates are verified. Gardens Aglow uses separate advance timed tickets. No island landing or wildlife sighting is guaranteed.
Before you go
Open dawn to dusk. The preserve has a 0.6-mile universally accessible segment; other trails differ. Visitor-center bathrooms depend on opening hours. No overnight camping.
Use the official information below to check opening hours, access, admission and current conditions.
Listing information reviewed October 14, 2026. Check current details before traveling.
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