The Babson Creek Preserve is characterized by a mosaic of natural and managed habitats of significant ecological and scenic value. The salt marsh bordering the creek is relatively undisturbed by past land use and comprises one of the largest and most diverse salt marshes in conservation ownership on Mount Desert Island. The preserve's open fields afford long views across the wetlands to the mountains beyond. First settled as early as 1810, the property has had a long history of human activity.
Preserve Guidelines
For more information, visit the Maine Coast Heritage Trust website, or contact:
At the stoplight just after the bridge onto Mount Desert Island, bear right to head south on ME-102. Go 4.2 miles to Somesville to the preserve entrance on the left.
From the south, the preserve is 0.2 miles up ME-102 from the junction of ME-3, ME-198, and ME-102 in Somesville, with the preserve entrance on the right.
The entrance for the preserve is also the driveway for the Maine Coast Heritage Trust offices.
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