Located one mile from downtown Freeport at the head of tide on the Harraseeket River estuary, Mast Landing is actively used by area residents year-round.

The 140-acre sanctuary consists of open fields, salt marsh, an apple orchard, freshwater stream, and mature evergreen forest. Caretakers reside in the old farmhouse (a.k.a. Millmaster's House).

Habitat

Mast Landing Sanctuary's open fields, apple orchards, alder lowland, and mature pine and hemlock forest provide a pleasant spot for walking, cross-country skiing and nature study.Mill Stream cascades over an historic dam and mill site before flowing into the tidal waters of the Harraseeket River.

The sanctuary attracts migrant shorebirds and songbirds and is a wonderful place to observe the courtship flight displays of nesting woodcock. Resident mammals typical of southern Maine woodlands include porcupine, mink, fisher, and deer.

Trails

Mast Landing has 3.5 miles of marked trails.

History

Established as a gift from Mr. and Mrs. L. C. M. Smith in the late 1960s, the sanctuary is home to Mast Landing Camp which has been in operation since 1965.

Each summer the camp provides natural history exploration activities for over 225 kids from grades 2 through 10. Camp activities have been divided into two sessions; a true "day camp" session which explores the opportunities offered by the site, and an "adventure camp" session which spends time away from camp in such outdoor adventures as hiking, canoeing, or sea kayaking.

In the fall, seasonal nature explorations are offered to the public on weekdays by reservation.

Visit Us

Programs & Events

Hold Your Next Special Occassion or Meeting at Maine Audubon

Mast Landing Camp

Contact us

info@maineaudubon.org

(207) 781-2330

Hours

Dawn-dusk year round.
Sanctuary gate opens at 8 a.m. Visitors must be off the trail when the gate closes at dusk.

Stewardship

Our sanctuaries and centers are a tribute to the generosity, commitment and active involvement of private individuals, foundations and corporations.

You, too, can become a steward - from clearing trails and leading nature walks, to donating land and funding - and by doing your part to help protect wildlife and wildlife habitat.

To ensure an enjoyable visit for all as well as to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat:

Please,

stay on trails
carry out all litter

Please, NO:

pets
hunting, trapping, collecting
fires
camping
alcoholic beverages
off-road vehicles

Thank you!

Directions

From Main Street in Freeport turn onto Bow Street directly across from the L.L. Bean store. Go one mile to Upper Mast Landing Road and turn left. Drive up the hill to the Mast Landing sanctuary sign posted on the right.

Stewardship

Our sanctuaries and centers are a tribute to the generosity, commitment and active involvement of private individuals, foundations and corporations.

You, too, can become a steward - from clearing trails and leading nature walks, to donating land and funding - and by doing your part to help protect wildlife and wildlife habitat.

To ensure an enjoyable visit for all as well as to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat:

Please,

stay on trails
carry out all litter

Please, NO:

pets
hunting, trapping, collecting
fires
camping
alcoholic beverages
off-road vehicles

Thank you!

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