Owls-Head
is a village located just minutes from the towns of Rockland and Camden on the mid coast of Maine. There are a couple of theories on how the town got its' interesting name. One says it came from sailors who arrived in 1759 and observing the headland of rock jutting far out into the water, thought it looked like the head and neck of an owl. Others say it comes from an Indian word "Mecadacut," which means Owl's Head." However it got the name, Owl's Head has drawn visitors to its' beach areas for decades. Parts of it are within walking distance of the town of Rockland, which is called the "Lobster Capital of the World," and is famous for their annual Lobster Festival and the North Atlantic Blues Festival. Owl's Head's most famous landmark is the Owl's Head Light, which sits atop a hill at the southern tip of Rockland Harbor. This picturesque lighthouse is small, only 20 feet tall, but because it sits atop a cliff, it is about 100 feet above the waterline. The grounds are open to the public, and you can climb the many steps up to the lighthouse itself for a grand view of the Bay. Be forewarned, however, that the foghorn in the lighthouse is very loud. Other recreational activities available near Owl's Head include swimming, snorkeling and diving, boating, fishing, windsurfing, hiking, biking, golf and tennis.
Surrounding areas: Rockland, Maine (2.8 mi), Thomaston, Maine (4.6 mi), Rockport, Maine (7.7 mi), Warren, Maine (8.2 mi), Camden, Maine (9.6 mi), Tenants Harbor, Maine (10.8 mi), North Haven/Vinalhaven Islands, Maine (11.3 mi)
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Owls Head Vacation Rentals
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Owls Head Weather & Climate
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The southern coast of Maine near the Penobscot Bay has very comfortable summers and falls, cold winters with frequent thaws and late, changeable springs. Summers are mild to cool by most people's standards, with very few summer nights too warm and humid for sleeping. Autumn has the greatest number of sunny days along the coast and is perfect for fall sightseeing. Winters are cold, but not as severe as the northeastern part of the state along the Canadian border. The White Mountains, to the northwest, keep considerable snow from reaching the Portland area and also help moderate the temperature. Normal precipitation is remarkably uniform throughout the year. Winds are generally light with the strongest being in the months of March and November. Temperatures well below freezing are reported each year, and cold waves sometimes come along with strong winds. Blizzards are possible but infrequent in Maine.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
28°F |
9°F |
4.76 in. |
38°F |
| February |
31°F |
12°F |
3.43 in. |
36°F |
| March |
39°F |
22°F |
4.73 in. |
38°F |
| April |
50°F |
33°F |
4.74 in. |
44°F |
| May |
61°F |
43°F |
4.38 in. |
49°F |
| June |
70°F |
53°F |
3.80 in. |
55°F |
| July |
76°F |
59°F |
3.19 in. |
59°F |
| August |
74°F |
58°F |
2.90 in. |
62°F |
| September |
66°F |
50°F |
4.31 in. |
57°F |
| October |
56°F |
39°F |
4.79 in. |
54°F |
| November |
45°F |
29°F |
5.25 in. |
52°F |
| December |
34°F |
17°F |
4.98 in. |
44°F |
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Owls Head Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Knox County Regional airport (RKD) located about 1 mile southwest of Owls Head, the Augusta State airport (AUG) located approximately 39 miles northwest of Owls Head in Augusta, Maine, the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located roughly 43 miles northwest of Owls Head in Waterville, Maine, the Hancock County Bar Harbor airport (BHB) located around 44 miles northeast of Owls Head in Bar Harbor, Maine, the Bangor International airport (BGR) located about 52 miles northwest of Owls Head in Bangor, Maine, the Auburn Lewiston Municipal airport (LEW) located approximately 59 miles west of Owls Head in Auburn / Lewiston, Maine, and finally the Portland International Jetport airport (PWM) located roughly 67 miles west of Owls Head in Portland, Maine.
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Owls Head Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Palace Playland | Old Orchard Beach | ME | 75.0 mi. | | | Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | 78.3 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 43.7 mi. | | | Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 78.3 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 108.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Rockland Golf Club | Rockland | ME | 2.8 mi. | | | Goose River Golf Club | Rockport | ME | 7.5 mi. | | | Northport Golf Club | Northport | ME | 19.4 mi. | | | Island Country Club | Sunset | ME | 21.2 mi. | | | Wawenock Country Club | Walpole | ME | 25.3 mi. | | | Castine Golf Club | Castine | ME | 26.2 mi. | | | Searsport Pines Golf Course | Searsport | ME | 28.0 mi. | | | Boothbay Country Club | Boothbay | ME | 29.5 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 9.5 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 79.6 mi. | | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 80.7 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 80.7 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 83.1 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 87.4 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 98.4 mi. | | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 99.0 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 104.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Owls Head State Park | | ME | 2.7 mi. | | | Camden Hills State Park | | ME | 14.6 mi. | | | Damariscotta Lake State Park | | ME | 19.6 mi. | | | Moose Point State Park | | ME | 25.8 mi. | | | Lake Saint George State Park | | ME | 26.0 mi. | | | Fort Edgecomb State Park | | ME | 28.5 mi. | | | Fort Point State Park | | ME | 30.1 mi. | | | Reid State Park | | ME | 37.0 mi. | | | Peacock Beach State Park | | ME | 38.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland | ME | 2.3 mi. | (Art) | | L.C. Bates Museum | Hinckley | ME | 50.2 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
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