Brooksville, Maine
Quiet Blue Hill Peninsula coves and farms
Overview
Key Facts
What Brooksville Is Known For
Brooksville Local Highlights
Things to Do
Living in Brooksville
Brooksville offers rural coastal living with basic services nearby in Blue Hill. Residents value the quiet shoreline, preserved land, and working-harbor feel.
Weather & Seasons
summer
Mild, 60-75 F with sea breezes
winter
Cold, 12-30 F with coastal snow
spring
Cool and damp, 38-55 F
fall
Crisp, 45-60 F with strong foliage
How to Get There
Follow Routes 15 and 176 south from Blue Hill; local roads loop around Bucks Harbor and Penobscot Bay inlets.
Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.
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Brooksville outline
Outdoor Recreation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooksville known for?
Brooksville is known for its quiet coastal character on the Blue Hill Peninsula, with tidal coves along the Bagaduce River and access to Holbrook Island Sanctuary. Buck's Harbor is a classic Maine anchorage, and the reversing falls at Goose Falls draw curious visitors.
What is Holbrook Island Sanctuary?
Holbrook Island Sanctuary is a state preserve near Brooksville with trails through coastal forest and marsh, offering shoreline hikes and wildlife viewing. The sanctuary preserves a large section of natural peninsula coastline.
What are the reversing falls?
The reversing falls at Goose Falls occur where tidal waters flow through a narrow passage under the bridge, creating rapids that change direction with the tide. It's a unique natural phenomenon and popular scenic stop on the peninsula loop drive.