Exploring the Geography of Cape Porpoise in Kennebunkport, Maine

Goat Island Lighthouse - Cape Porpoise - Kennebunkport, Maine

About Cape Porpoise in Kennebunkport, Maine

Cape Porpoise is a small coastal village in Kennebunkport, Maine. It’s a working harbor known for its lobster boats. Visitors reach the waterfront by driving down Pier Road and crossing a short bridge to Bickford Island. The island is home to two restaurants—Cape Pier Chowder House and Ultramar. Most parking is reserved for diners, with limited spots available for those visiting the pier to view the surrounding islands and Goat Island Light.

Geography of Cape Porpoise

Islands of Cape Porpoise

Cape Porpoise is an archipelago of small islands off the coast of Kennebunkport, Maine. Many are part of the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust and a few are privately owned.

Islands of the Trust

  • Stage Island

  • Fort Island

  • Redin Island

  • Trott Island

  • Cape Island

  • Milk Island

  • Savin Bush Island

  • Pinkam Island

  • Bass Island

  • Goat Island

  • Green Island

  • Vaughn Island

Privately Owned Islands

  • Bickford Island

  • Folly Island

  • (Possibly Others)

Kennebunk Conservation Trust

The Kennebunkport Conservation Trust manages land and campsite reservations on three nearby islands—Vaughn Island, Trott Island, and Cape Island. For more information and to check availability, visit kporttrust.org.

Vaughn Island

Trott Island

Cape Island

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