Notable sanctuary · Washington, Maine
Marst Heath
Marst Heath is a sanctuary in Washington, Maine.
Marst Heath: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this sanctuary: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Marst Heath
Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Marst Heath — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 44.69313, -67.70444. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Marst Heath
- Fort O'Brien State Historic Site · fort · Washington · ~30 km · Must-see
- Fremont Peak · viewpoint · Hancock · ~32 km · Must-see
- Nash Island Light · beach · Washington · ~32 km · Must-see
- Great Wass Island Loop · sanctuary · Washington · ~32 km · Must-see
- Moose Peak Light Shalen’s New Home · viewpoint · Washington · ~35 km · Must-see
- Avery Rock · river spot · Washington · ~36 km · Must-see
- Gardner Lake · lake · Washington · ~36 km · Must-see
- Libby Island Light · fort · Washington · ~38 km · Must-see
- Beddington Lake · lake · Washington · ~38 km · Must-see
- Catherine Mountain · viewpoint · Hancock · ~39 km · Must-see
- Cross Island National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Washington · ~44 km · Must-see
- Bear Pond · lake · Hancock · ~44 km · Must-see
- Lead Mountain · viewpoint · Hancock · ~47 km · Must-see
- Petit Manan Light · beach · Washington · ~48 km · Must-see
- Upper Lead Mountain Pond · lake · Hancock · ~49 km · Must-see
- Prospect Harbor Point Light · beach · Hancock · ~51 km · Must-see
- Little River Light · beach · Washington · ~51 km · Must-see
- Crotch Hill · viewpoint · Hancock · ~57 km · Must-see
Other wildlife, forests & gardens near Marst Heath
- Great Wass Island Loop · sanctuary · Washington · ~32 km · Must-see
- Cross Island National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Washington · ~44 km · Must-see
- Roosevelt Campobello International Park · sanctuary · Maine · ~78 km · Must-see
- Acadia National Park · sanctuary · Hancock · ~92 km · Must-see
- Fay Hyland Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Penobscot · ~100 km · Must-see
- Orono Bog · sanctuary · Penobscot · ~104 km · Must-see
- Ecotat Gardens and Arboretum · sanctuary · Penobscot · ~122 km · Must-see
- Pigeon Hill Heath · sanctuary · Washington · ~12 km
- Deep Cove Heath · sanctuary · Washington · ~13 km
- Great Heath · sanctuary · Washington · ~13 km
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Frequently asked
Is the park open?
No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for Marst Heath yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Marst Heath?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Marst Heath?
Nearby: Fort O'Brien State Historic Site (fort, 30 km), Fremont Peak (viewpoint, 32 km), Nash Island Light (beach, 32 km), Great Wass Island Loop (sanctuary, 32 km), Moose Peak Light Shalen’s New Home (viewpoint, 35 km), Avery Rock (river spot, 36 km).
Is Marst Heath worth visiting?
Marst Heath is listed as a notable sanctuary in Maine on Spotwander.