Friends of Sears Island — Attraction in Searsport

Being a resident of Searsport I did so much with my family as a kid on Sears Island. Used to camp and have family outings there on the beach. Clam Banks was a big thing every summer. Back then you had to wait until the tide went down to actually drive or walk to the island. Hoping you did not get stuck on the island by the high tide. Now that the causeway is there it makes it easier now to drive up to the island. Makes a great place to walk for exercise or a family adventure . They now have trails on the island which take you to different parts of the beach. We are very fortunate to have this beautiful island for all to enjoy. And when you go there please stop and take a seat on my Uncle James Engstrom's bench that was dedicated to him. Love it hear....

I really enjoyed walking part way around the island on the beach. It was empty and peaceful.

Across the bay on one side you can see a chemical company. On the other side you can see a cargo loading dock for another industrial plant. But these are pretty far away and do not detract much from the raw natural state of the beach.

A word of warning to allergy sufferers: The paved road that runs down the middle of the island is essentially unmaintained, meaning that the edges of the pavement are think with thriving weeds, like ragweed. This is a nature preserve that is managed by a local nonprofit group. They don't have the resources of the state parks to maintain the grounds.

Also beware of deer flies...

This island is a beautiful place to get away to. There’s such a verity of wildlife there that will captivate anyone, even the least outdoors-y. It offers a lot of options for trails through the woods (careful of ticks!) and a main paved way through the heart of the island to the far side. There’s a lot of beach to choose from for swimming, and the left side has a less wavy area for kids. Be careful of high tide, though! If you’re out on the beach, be aware of the time because the beach does disappear when the tide comes in, and you’ll be stuck walking through water or woods...