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We are open!

We are open for General Admission weekends in May 10am - 5pm! Mini Golf is open Friday afternoons 4pm - 8pm, Saturdays 10am-8pm, and Sundays 10am - 6pm.
Starting Memorial Day, we will be open 7 days/week.

What is this place?
 

The Desert of Maine is a weird and wonderful place. It is far more than just the 20 acres of rolling sand dunes in the middle of a lush forest. It has rich history going back to the 1800s, and it has been an iconic tourist destination in Maine for nearly 100 years. It is fun, educational, beautiful--well-suited for families with kids, history buffs, nature lovers, science nerds, and curious travelers.

A perfect place for kids...

Kids absolutely love it here. We have a one-of-a-kind natural playground, an imaginative labyrinth called Gemstone Village where kids can dig for gems, a hands-on Fossil Dig exhibit, a new mini golf course, a Story Walk, a Secret Sandbox, and lots more!

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...that is also great for adults!

The Desert is also great for adults! There is a 1-mile self-guided tour that covers the history, geology, and ecology of Desert; fascinating exhibits like the Buried Spring House and 1800s Farmhouse museum; and the natural beauty of the dunes and surrounding forest.

Mini Golf


New for 2022 we have a fun and challenging mini golf course that is as unique as the Desert itself! It features beautiful landscaping, waterfalls, modern hole designs, and sculptures from the Desert’s history! Expected to open in June 2022!

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campground

Campground


Feel like you are far away, while being close to everything. A quiet, secluded campground surrounded by tall pines, sandy dunes, and a gentle stream. Features a beautifully renovated bath house, strong WiFi, and water & electricity available at most sites.

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