Spragues Beach
Islesboro, ME
Spragues Beach is a larger sand and dune beach at the north end of Islesboro, on Turtle Head Cove near Meadow Pond Road. The Maine Geological Survey has studied its dunes. Getting there means the ferry from Lincolnville, which keeps the beach quiet and the pace slow.
A quiet sand and dune beach on an island, though it needs a ferry to reach.
How we score beachesTake the ferry from Lincolnville and bring what you need. Walk the dunes carefully and stay off the vegetation.
Arrive by ferry and get around by bike or car. Check local guidance for parking near the beach.
A walk over dunes and soft sand. Not wheelchair friendly.
Summer is the best time for the ferry and warm sand. The water stays cold.
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