DAMARISCOVE ISLAND
Historic Damariscove Island, 5 miles off the Boothbay coastline, offers hiking trails, a small museum and unsurpassed sea views. BRLT maintains two guest moorings in the harbor on the southern tip of the island, which can be used by daytime visitors or for an overnight stay. Since the 210-acre island is a popular destination, the moorings may be in use. The anchorage in the outer (southern) pool is 11 feet at low water and the inner pool is 6 feet at low water.* The BRLT maintains a pier and float for access to the island where two courtesy dinghies are available. The wooden float is for loading and unloading only. Boats should not tie up to the wooden float nor to the adjacent stone pier. These are reserved for fishermen who continue to work out of Damariscove Island, a practice since the early 17th Century. Visitors are asked to respect their activities. In addition to providing moorings, visitor access and an extensive hiking trail network, the BRLT employs caretakers from mid-June to September to assist visitors and to protect sea bird nesting areas.
* Boaters should refer to Hank Taft’s Cruising Guide to the Maine Coast for navigational aides in entering Damariscove Harbor.

INDIANTOWN ISLAND
A BRLT guest mooring is located at a wooden pier and float near the northwest tip of the island. A courtesy dinghy is kept at the float. Canoes and kayaks may tie up to the float, but small boats should utilize the mooring for extensive visits.  The mooring depth is too shallow for large boats. Hiking trails are located throughout the island. BRLT owns the northern half of the 60-acre island and holds a conservation easement on the southern half.  Hikers are asked to stay on the trails.

SPECTACLE ISLAND
Located in the Sheepscot River, this small island is owned jointly by the BRLT and Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association. The island is popular with picnickers, but boat access facilities are not provided.  Boats anchor off the eastern shore and gain access by dinghy. Canoes and kayaks may gain access by landing on the sandy beach. The island as easily accessible by canoe from the town landing on McKown Point Road, a distance of 2 miles traveling under the Southport bridge. 

MILES ISLAND
Located in Sheepscot Back River, canoes and kayaks may land near the northwestern corner of the island for day use only. There are no hiking trails here but visitors may explore this uninhabited island.

ZAK PRESERVE AT WILDCAT CREEK
Located between Route 27 near the Edgecomb-Boothbay Town line and the River Road, the Zak Preserve provides access to the Sheepscot River via Wildcat Creek. A canoe/
kayak launch site is located near the parking area on Route 27. To enjoy this boating opportunity, one must pay close attention to tidal charts.  The best time to enter the stream is about two hours before high tide.  Canoe/kayak upstream with the incoming
water and go downstream with the outgoing tide. Between May and August, please bring insect repellent and dress appropriately; this area is a mosquito haven. The preserve is also accessible via the Ovens Mouth (Cross) River by way of the Sheepscot River. From the underpass at Route 27, go upstream another mile at high tide.

OVENS MOUTH
Ovens Mouth Preserve is reachable by boat from the Sheepscot River.  The preserve consists of two peninsulas connected by a 93-foot trail bridge. Near the bridge is a quiet
cove suitable for anchorage by vessels of all sizes. Nearby are areas suitable to land canoes, kayaks and dinghies. Please use caution: The tide can run 5 to 6 knots in the eastern end of the Cross River. Several miles of scenic hiking trails are found on the preserve.