Out of all the abandoned places in Maine I have been to, Fort Baldwin, Maine still remains one of my favorites. Long-lost places can always give off an eerie vibe. Deep in forgotten forests, nature seems to consume and reclaim what once was. Abandoned places can be shrouded in mystery. These are the things that draw us to them and the things that keep us coming back for more. It may be the history or the allure of these dark locations but one thing is for sure. The abandoned Fort Baldwin in Maine is a must-see for anyone visiting Popham.

Most people in Maine have heard of Popham; it is a widely popular beach and fort area that is fun for the whole family. While everyone is soaking up the sun with their feet in the sand or exploring the old coastal fort at Popham State Park most of them don't know what is looming in the forest nearby. Right across the water from the old Fort Popham is an area where hidden away is another fort, sitting long forgotten in the woods. Allow your imagination to wander to one of these creepy places in Maine.

Fort Baldwin was used during World War I and World War II in an effort for coastal defense. Although the defense of our Maine coast was thankfully never needed, this now disarmed fort sits as a testament that most of the world was at war during the early part of the 20th century.

Grass has grown up around the structures, and trees now tower around the abandoned fort.

It seems almost out of place in the middle of a forest. The stillness and quiet that can be found there is almost eerie. Take a walk up and down the stairs and visit the vacant rooms.

Four structures can be found along a linear path leading to each one.

Every building has several rooms to explore and we suggest bringing a flashlight because it will be pitch black in some of the inner rooms. I am telling you this is one of the best urbex in Maine destinations.

Unlike other abandoned places, there is not much graffiti in the fort.

The level of preservation in these structures is almost unreal. The brick looks perfectly preserved as well as a few other features of the fort.

Exploring the woods around the fort is a great option while you are there too.

They are a little bit more hidden but if you look around you can find the massive concrete slabs that once held huge mounted guns. The cannons are no longer there of course, but the rails are, and you can imagine how big the guns really were.

One of the coolest structures is the tower.

Soaring high above all of the other buildings and just left in the middle of the woods sits the observatory tower. This was used to call out the location the cannons would be shooting. Now this abandoned building sits unable to clearly see over the trees that have grown around it. The door is locked now but in times past you could even climb the stairs to the top of the tower.

Fort Baldwin Maine is lost to the forest and to history. Many people do not know this abandoned fort in Maine exists. If you go enjoy the incredibly well-preserved structures and make sure to be respectful so many others can enjoy them for years to come. If you want a closer look at these amazing structures then check out this Adventuring in the Moment video.

https://youtu.be/F2iZFbcOjw4

If you want to explore more creepy and abandoned places in Maine then check out this hike to a crashed plane!

Dive deeper into creepy places with this Bar Harbor ghost tour next time you are in the area, it is the spookiest thing you will do along the coast.