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 Two Lights State Park
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66 Two Lights Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
207-799-5871

Two Lights State Park is just minutes east of Crescent Beach State Park and Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse. This beautiful rocky area offers ocean-side picnicking with spectacular views of the Gulf of Maine. This site was once a W.W.II defense installation. Concrete remnants are at the heart of the park. In addition to the beautiful rocky shore, a small freshwater lake is available for fishing. There is a short trail that meanders from the lake to the coast and through the picnic area.

Two Lights State Park sits on a small peninsula encompassing 40 acres of rocky headland. The park offers a marvelous view of Casco Bay. On clear days you may see remnants of a World War II coastal defense installation. The park is just minutes east of Crescent Beach State Park and Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse tucked amidst tiny fishing communities.

Viewing the gorgeous Gulf of Maine and the historic lighthouses is of the main attraction enjoyed at Two Lights. This historic year-round park offers picnicking and fishing from high ledges. A small walking path travels the oceanfront.

The Greater Portland and Casco Bay Region sees daytime winter temperatures averaging above 18 degrees Fahrenheit (above -8 Celsius). Summers are pleasant and rarely experience hot days. The visitor can expect daytime temperatures to range above 68 degrees Fahrenheit (above 20 Celsius). The region has an average precipitation of more than 44 inches (112 centimeters) each year. Summer rainfall averages 3 - 4 inches per month.
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