Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park

Holbrook Island Sanctuary is a publicly owned nature preserve with recreational features occupying 1345 acre on Penobscot Bay in the town of Brooksville, Hancock County, Maine. The site includes upland forest and meadows, wetland marshes and ponds, and rocky mainland shores in addition to off-shore Holbrook Island. The state park is managed by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.

History
The park was established in 1971 when Anita Harris donated to the state 1230 acre of the holdings she had been acquiring in Brooksville since the 1960s. In accordance with Harris's wishes, the park has been maintained in its original state with minimal modern improvements.

Activities and amenities
The park has 11 mi of old trails for hiking and cross-country skiing that traverse a variety of coastal habitats. The park also offers swimming, kayaking, and fishing.