CRYSTAL COVE PRESERVE, STONINGTON
A short waterfront trail along Crystal Cove with clamming access, marshes, and coastal forest.
ACTIVITIES TO ENJOY AT CRYSTAL COVE:
- Hiking
- Clamming (local clamming license required)
- Bird Watching
- Photography
EXPLORE THE PRESERVE:
Hike the .2 mile trail along the shoreline that leads to a small loop. Take a seat at a bench along the way and enjoy the views of the Cove with opportunity for birdwatching.
PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:
- Day Use Only – no camping or overnight parking
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DIRECTIONS TO THE PRESERVE
From the Deer Isle Causeway, drive South on Route 15 for about 8 miles. Shortly after passing Airport Rd on your left, turn right onto Oceanville Rd. Proceed down Oceanville Rd for almost 3 miles. The road will become a narrow dirt road. Keep left onto Cat Cove Road. A small clammer’s access parking lot will be on your left, followed shortly by the Crystal Cove trailhead parking lot, also on your left.
STORY OF PUBLIC ACCESS
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HISTORY OF CRYSTAL COVE PRESERVE
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