Babson Creek
Somesville
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Guidelines
What You Need to Know
- No camping permitted
- No fires permitted
- Foot traffic only (not suitable for wheeled vehicles)
- Carry out all trash (see details)
- Keep pets under control
- Respect privacy of preserve neighbors
- Do not remove artifacts
Why we Care
A Living Landscape
Visit Babson Creek and experience firsthand why we’re committed to protecting this scenic and ecologically significant preserve. Grab your binoculars and enjoy abundant opportunities to spot resident birds and wildlife while taking in breathtaking views of the marsh and distant mountain peaks.
Features
How to Get There
From the junction of Routes 3, 198, and 102 in Somesville, follow Route 102 north 0.2 mile to the preserve entrance on the right.
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Click on trails and landmarks to learn more about what Babson Creek has to offer.
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Field Notes
Getting to Know Babson Creek
The Path to Conservation
MCHT acquired the bulk of the property in 2002, thanks to a donation from the Maine Coast Partners. In 2009, MCHT completed construction of an office building and stewardship barn on the preserve.
On the Preserve
First settled around 1810, Babson Creek Preserve has a long history of human activity. Despite this, the salt marsh bordering the creek remains relatively undisturbed and represents one of the largest and most diverse protected salt marshes on Mount Desert Island. The preserve’s open fields afford long views across the wetlands to the mountains beyond, while its mosaic of natural and managed habitats is of significant ecological and scenic value.
The open nature of the land’s maintained fields affords easy access to the creek’s western side and a hand-carry launching area for small boats.
Stories from Mount Desert Island
How We’re Restoring Marshes
Many tidal marshes in Maine aren’t working the way they’re supposed to, but through restoration we can improve chances of successful marsh migration as sea levels rise in the decades to come.
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Help Us Take Care of the Preserve
This preserve belongs to all of us; that’s why it’s important to leave as little trace as possible when you visit.
To do that, please:
- Carry out all trash
- Carry out all pet waste
- Carry out all human waste (including toilet paper)