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Rachael Carson Salt Pond Preserve
4.6★ · 9 Google ratings · Bristol, Maine
✓ Short walk✓ Kids reported
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Water
65°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
7 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Map of Rachael Carson Salt Pond Preserve
Guide
Good to know
Who may use the beach
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC nature.org, 2026/09
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset nature.org, 2026/09
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed on the preserve nature.org, 2026/09
Come for solitude, not crowds
This preserve offers peaceful marine observation without the crowds typical of larger public beaches.
Visit at low tide
Tide pools and marine life are most accessible and visible when the water recedes.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2024
Wear shoes for rocky terrain
Most of the beach consists of rocks rather than sand, so footwear protects against sharp surfaces.
Check water quality before visiting
One visitor reported significant debris in the water that made exploration difficult.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
66°F · fog
Water
65°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.9 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:26 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:22 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:41 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:36 AM.
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Rachael Carson Salt Pond Preserve?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Rachael Carson Salt Pond Preserve 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.
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