Bristol Is All About Being on the Water

New Harbor Town Landing

Fishing is a vital industry in Bristol. While not exactly a park, the Bristol Town Landing provides important harbor access. Located on Southside Road, it's a place where lobstermen (and women) can quickly get their boats out of the water for quick or emergency repairs. During the winter months, it's used as a storage space for floats.

But just because this is a landing for those who work the water, it is also a favorite place for kayakers to put in and explore (just be mindful of the fishermen around you, both on land, and in the water.

The Landings:

Hanna Landing

At the end of Cozy Cottage Road, you'll find Hanna landing. This mixed-use park fronts on Pemaquid Harbor and provides deep water access for working fishermen and pleasure boaters alike. There's a 40-foot dock with three attached floats (enough to accomodate up to 15 dingies). For convenience, you'll find a trash receptacle and a portable toilet.

Pemaquid Falls Park

Pemaquid Falls Park is located near the intersection of Route 130 and the Harrington Road in Pemaquid. Our newest property, the park sits on a finger of land at the point where the Pemaquid River empties into Pemaquid Harbor. Visitors come for the views of the waterfall and to enjoy a quiet picnic area. In June, it’s a favorite place to watch migrating Alewives struggle against the current, as they make their way upriver to spawn.