Fort Gorges
Fort Gorges is a former United States military fort built on Hog Island Ledge. This is one of the sights of Portland. It was established in 1865.
A landmark inside Portland
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 69" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Portland
Fort Gorges is inside Portland, which has 65 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1865
Fort Gorges dates from 1865. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 63–79°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Portland International Jetport (PWM) has airline service, about 5 miles from Fort Gorges.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
Here are the months at Fort Gorges, with their weather.
Fort Gorges
Fort Gorges is a former United States military fort built on Hog Island Ledge in Casco Bay, Maine, United States. Built from 1858 to 1865, no battles were fought there and no troops were stationed there. Advancing military technology, including iron clad ships and long range guns, rendered the fort obsolete before it could be used. The fort is now a park, accessible only by boat. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1865
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1973)
- Wikipedia readers
- 21K a year
Overnight near Fort Gorges
For a bed close by, look to Portland (65) and Old Orchard Beach (99).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fort Gorges | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | in town | — | 65 45 hotels · 1 motel · 12 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground | 69,911 | $490K | C |
| Old Orchard Beach 23% vacation homes | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 99 30 hotels · 39 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 10 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 9,533 | $367K | B |
| South Portland | 4 mi southwest | 5 min | 22 17 hotels · 4 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 27,007 | $441K | B |
| Scarborough | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 30 14 hotels · 5 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 24,547 | $552K | B+ |
| Freeport | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 31 13 hotels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds | 8,934 | $508K | B+ |
| Saco | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 24 5 hotels · 8 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 21,159 | $413K | B |
| Harpswell 34% vacation homes | 13 mi east | 20 min | 13 4 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 5,102 | $610K | — |
| Kennebunkport 30% vacation homes | 23 mi southwest | 35 min | 37 16 hotels · 1 motel · 12 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 3,717 | $741K | A− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Fort Gorges
These well-known places are within 69 miles.
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39 mi LighthouseCape Neddick LightPhoto credits
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Know before you visit Fort Gorges
Is Fort Gorges in Portland?
Yes. It’s inside Portland, ME.
When is the best time to visit Fort Gorges?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 63–79°.
What is the closest airport to Fort Gorges?
Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 5 miles away.
Where should I stay near Fort Gorges?
Portland (in town, 65 places to stay), Old Orchard Beach (11 mi, 99 places to stay) and South Portland (4 mi, 22 places to stay).
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