Located on Gerrish Island in Kittery Point, Fort Foster offers three small but sandy beaches, an extensive trail system, restroom facilities in season, picnic areas, and old military fortifications to explore.
The park features an excellent view of the entrance to Portsmouth Harbor, including Whaleback Light, Portsmouth Harbor Light and Fort Constitution.
Season: The park is open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., seven days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Rules: No littering, no alcohol, no hunting, 5 mph speed limit for cars. No windsurfing, kayaking or boat trailers allowed. Scuba diving and small unpowered watercraft allowed in designated area. Fires in grilles and fire pits only.
Dogs: Allowed on leash. Pooper-scooper rules apply.
Rates: $10 per car during season or $5 per walk-in or bike rider. Kittery locals can get a season pass for $10 ($5 for seniors).
Facilities: Marked walking trails, picnic areas and cooking areas, recreation areas for groups, pavilion area available to rent for groups up to 100, long pier, rocky beach.
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