Peaks-Kenny State Park

Peaks-Kenny State Park
Maine State Park
Country  United States
State  Maine
County Piscataquis
Towns Dover-Foxcroft, Bowerbank
Elevation 394 ft (120 m) [1]
Coordinates 45°15′03″N 69°15′03″W / 45.25083°N 69.25083°W / 45.25083; -69.25083Coordinates: 45°15′03″N 69°15′03″W / 45.25083°N 69.25083°W / 45.25083; -69.25083 [1]
Area 839 acres (340 ha)
Donated 1964 [2]
 - Opened 1969
Management Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
IUCN category V - Protected Landscape/Seascape
Location in Maine
Website: Peaks-Kenny State Park

Peaks-Kenny State Park is a state park on the shore of Sebec Lake, mostly located in the town of Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. The park grounds are approximately 839 acres (340 ha) and include a recreational beach, boat launch, 56 campsites, flush toilets, hot showers, a picnic area, an amphitheater, and hiking trails. The park is open from May 15 to October 1 for campers and day visitors. Land for the park was donated to the state by Francis J. Peaks in 1964.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Peaks-Kenny State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. 1 2 "Peaks-Kenny State Park". Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
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