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Glen Cove Park
4.4★ · 20 Google ratings · Rockport, Maine
✓ Parking✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 525 yd away
Walk
1.1 miles · 25 min
Restrooms
None reported
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
8 ft range today
Sand
260 ft from the water to the back
Map of Glen Cove Park
Guide
Good to know
Come for peaceful waterside sitting
This quiet cove-side spot works well for relaxing, dog walking, or taking in bay views without crowds.
Go at low tide for exploration
The exposed mud and clam flats at low tide reveal a much larger shoreline than high water reveals.
Visit for a quick lunch stop
Covered picnic tables with grills make this an efficient roadside rest along Route 1 with bay views.
Expect no restrooms or amenities
There are water fountains and picnic tables but no bathroom facilities, grills at all tables, or formal beach access.
Steep path requires hiking ability
The embankment down to the rocky shore is very steep and bordered by poison ivy, unsuitable for young.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
67°F · mostly clear
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.0 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:31 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:24 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:48 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:36 AM.
Practical
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📍 Rockport, ME 04856
🅿 Parking 525 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 1.1 miles away, about 25 min walk
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Common questions
Where do you park at Glen Cove Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 525 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Glen Cove Park?
140 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Glen Cove Park have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
