Scarborough Marsh Wildlife Management Area: hunting, access and rules
Scarborough Marsh Wildlife Management Area is 3,149 acres of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife land in Scarborough and Old Orchard Beach, inside WMD 24 and 29. MDIFW lists 3 access points for it. Hunting is allowed, with MDIFW's rules for its WMAs.
Data updated October 2026. Boundary and access points: MDIFW's WMA layers. Seasons: MDIFW 2026-27 Maine hunting seasons.
State public lands and parks (BPL)MDIFW land (WMAs)National wildlife refugeOther state landScarborough Marsh WMAMDIFW access pointWMD lineHighway
| Size | 3,149 acres (MDIFW) |
|---|---|
| Towns (MDIFW) | Scarborough, Old Orchard Beach |
| Wildlife Management District | WMD 24, WMD 29 |
| MDIFW region | Region A |
| Access points | 3 |
| What MDIFW lists to do here | Walking, Boating, Canoeing, Wildlife Watching (Eagles and Osprey, Deer, and Water Birds), Hunting (Big Game, Small Game, Upland Game, Waterfowl), Trapping, Fishing (Warm Water and Saltwater Species) |
| Not allowed (MDIFW) | Camping, fires, and swimming are prohibited. |
| Nearest towns | Old Orchard Beach (next to it), Dunstan (next to it) and Oak Hill (next to it) |
Where do you get into Scarborough Marsh WMA?
MDIFW lists 3 access points for Scarborough Marsh WMA:
| Point | Where (MDIFW) | Latitude, longitude | Directions (MDIFW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scarborough | 43.57411, -70.36065 | From Route 1 in Scarborough, take the Mason Libby Road south to a state owned parking area |
| 2 | Pine Point Road, Scarborough | 43.56579, -70.37470 | From Route 1 in Scarborough, take the Pine Point Road (Route 9) east to the Scarborough Marsh Nature Center |
| 3 | Eastern Road | 43.58181, -70.33830 | From Route 1 in Scarborough, take Route 207 (Black Point Road) east. Then turn right onto Eastern Road. |
Source: MDIFW WMA access points.
What are the rules on Scarborough Marsh WMA?
MDIFW: "Camping, fires, and swimming are prohibited. Some WMAs have recreational vehicle trails which are managed by local ATV and snowmobile clubs. Please visit the local ATV or snowmobile club's website for trail information." Hunting and trapping are welcome under MDIFW's rules for its WMAs: stands or blinds left more than one day need a permit and the owner's name and address, permanent structures are not allowed, trapping and hunting over bait need a permit, and game cameras may be used if labeled.
From MDIFW WMA access points.
When can you hunt Scarborough Marsh WMA in 2026-27?
Seasons follow WMD 24: deer firearms November 2 to 28 (residents only day October 31), archery October 3 to 30, muzzleloader November 30 to December 5 and December 7 to 12.
Seasons: MDIFW 2026-27 Maine hunting seasons. Harvest: MDIFW's figures by town, added up by district. Added up by FilledTag from MDIFW's figures by town: each town is counted in the district that holds its centre, so a town on a district line counts wholly on one side.
How do you get to Scarborough Marsh WMA?
Highways within five miles: ME 9, I-95, US 1, ME 77, I-295 and ME 22. Nearest towns: Old Orchard Beach (next to it), Dunstan (next to it), Oak Hill (next to it) and Saco (2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Scarborough Marsh WMA?
Yes. MDIFW welcomes hunting and trapping on its WMAs, with rules: a removable stand or blind left more than a day needs a permit and the hunter's name and address, permanent stands are not allowed, and trapping or hunting over bait needs a permit. Scarborough Marsh WMA lies in WMD 24 and 29, so its seasons follow that district's.
Where do you get into Scarborough Marsh WMA?
MDIFW lists 3 access points: Scarborough (43.5741, -70.3607), Pine Point Road, Scarborough (43.5658, -70.3747) and Eastern Road (43.5818, -70.3383).
Can you camp on Scarborough Marsh WMA?
No. MDIFW lists camping, fires and swimming as prohibited on the area.
What WMD is Scarborough Marsh WMA in?
WMD 24 (2,998 acres) and WMD 29 (153 acres). Hunters registered 1,849 deer and 0 moose in WMD 24's towns in 2025, adding up MDIFW's town figures.
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Where these facts come from
- Boundary, acres and towns: MDIFW Wildlife Management Area boundaries. Access points, rules and directions: MDIFW WMA access points.
- Seasons: MDIFW 2026-27 Maine hunting seasons. District harvest: MDIFW white-tailed deer harvest by town; MDIFW moose harvest by town; MDIFW black bear harvest by town.
- Public land around it: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US 4.1). Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
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