Visit

Squirrel Point’s grounds are open to the public, and accessible via a two-thirds of a mile trail through woods and marsh at the dead end of Bald Head Road in Arrowsic.

Directions

From U.S. Coastal Route 1 on the north side of the Kennebec across from Bath, take Rt. 127 South direction Arrowsic, Georgetown, Reid State Park. Follow Rt. 127 for five miles. Take a right onto Bald Head Road. (If you cross another bridge after five miles on 127, you have gone too far.) Follow Bald Head Road for two and a half miles until it dead ends. Park in the turnaround area, and follow the trail signs to Squirrel Point.

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Surrounding Area

Squirrel Point’s five acres are situated in the midst of 640 acres of land conserved by Inland Fisheries & Wildlife and the Nature Conservancy. From the same trail at the end of Bald Head Road, you may follow a considerably longer blue blazed Nature Conservancy trail to Bald Head.

Along the Squirrel Point trail, there is a fork after the marsh bridge. By taking the right-hand fork as opposed to proceeding directly to Squirrel Point, you will shortly reach Fishing Point. This popular fishing spot provides a Squirrel Point overlook.

In Arrowsic, you may also wish to visit Doubling Point Light ( http://doublingpoint.org ) and the Kennebec River Range Lights ( http://rlk.org). Squirrel Point Light is also visible from Parker Head Road across the river in Phippsburg.

Cautions and Requests

We recommend good shoes and bug repellent. There is poison ivy and there are deer ticks in the area. During exceptionally high tides, checking a tide chart is advisable, as the marsh bridge may be under water. Also be aware that the area is open to hunting during hunting season: wear blaze orange at those times.

At the light, currents in the river are strong. Please be cautious on the rocks. The light is still maintained by the Coast Guard as an aid to navigation. We ask that you not tamper with the equipment or climb the light tower. There is no potable water source or restroom facility available at the light. Please help us maintain the site by carrying out all trash. Picnics are welcome, but fires are not permitted.