Clapboard Island East Preserve

*This property is owned and managed by Maine Coast Heritage Trust and is accessible by boat only

How to Get There

Falmouth Town Landing is the closest access for both motorized and paddle boats, although parking is limited and there are few spaces for non-residents. Portland’s East End Beach is just over four miles to the south and offers more parking. Paddlers may launch from Sandy Point Beach on Cousins Island in Yarmouth, just over four miles to the north. Visitors are welcome to anchor off any of the landing beaches (starred locations on map to right).

Trail Distance

0.5 miles

Dogs

Allowed

Additional Information

Ownership

Maine Coast Heritage Trust

Property Type

Preserve

Property Uses

Hiking, kayaking, picnicking, bird watching, and nature study are all allowed.

Habitat

Clapboard Island East Preserve has relatively undisturbed maritime spruce-fir and pine-oak forests with significant well-developed understories. Unlike many other Casco Bay islands, Clapboard’s forests exhibit very few signs of human activity. This habitat has attracted osprey and a nesting pair of bald eagles. Many of the island’s oak trees have been infested with browntail moth in recent years. Please take necessary precautions, especially in the spring. Please also stay on designated beaches between mid-May and mid-June to avoid disturbing nesting eider ducks.

For more information visit Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s website