Enter at your own risk it reads as you walk in. What reveals inside is an exciting place to poke around in the various old rooms and corridors. Would recommend bringing a flash light as there are areas with no daylight.

Great place to visit and be respectful. Vandals have taken a toll.Im handicapped and this not the place to be if you have mobility issues.Bring a flashlight and good shoes.Secure your boat well and be mindful of the rapidly changing tides. Watched a small sailboat end up on the rocks the collide with the fort itself.

Lovely place to have yoga, especially after a nice kayak ride out.No dock on the island, you land on one of two small beaches.

It was an incredible place to see. Ive been wanting to go for years but was never able. It exceeded all expectations.

I did not physically visit this site. I flew my drone over this island and got some really nice photos.

Thanks to Friends of Fort Gorges, we had an amazing tour today. To see this historic landmark with expert guidance and information makes the visit and place come to life. Hoping the City of Portland can find ways to support the vision and plans for improving public access and safety.

Did a 2.4 mile paddle from the public dock and its a paddle with a strong wind and current with heavy boat traffic. Was fun and a surprising challenge. Be careful and check the tide chart and wind conditions if kayaking out. Also watch for fog.

Accommodations are rustic, and staff a bit standoffish. Have to catch your own suppah.

Such a amazing spot! There are no bathrooms which was kind of expected. It is very hard to get to by boat. I would recommend renting a kayak to go across. It certainly brings you back into time. Being able to climb the stairs to the highest point of the fort is very nice as well. A lot of dark areas to explore so be sure to bring a flashlight! Also stay hydrated! Bring a water and maybe some food to enjoy your little adventure around the fort!

We kayaked out to Fort Gorges on a beautiful day and had a picnic and explored. We left from Eastern Promenade and it took about 20 minutes to paddle out to the fort. I know many people see this beautiful fort in Casco Bay and wonder whats on the inside. Dont be afraid to hop in kayak on a nice day and see it for yourself. Bring a flashlight and some comfortable shoes. The Fort is maintained but there are some obstacles which will need to be avoided.

Nice place to visit. The kayak guys (Portland Paddle) took us there and it was well worth it. What an interesting little spot.Id recommend the trip if you have a free morning.

Beautiful. Nice paddle too

Really cool place to visit and explore.

Such a beautiful place

Absolutely stunning

I just explored Fort Gorges with Paul, from the Friends of Fort Gorges. What a wonderful and exciting experience. The fort is an important part of our history. The architecture and intricate design, the materials used and the craftsmen who forged through our changing Maine weather, the soldiers who worked and lived in this fortress. The fort gives you a peak into our history as well as spectacular views of Casco Bay, the islands, the city of Portland and three light houses. Paul is very knowledgeable and passionate about Fort Gorges, he provides an outstanding tour. A must see tour. Pam

Ill share it but done come here to destroy it.

Visited fort with awesome luck to meet friend of fort, 3rd system historian, and fort Adams Newport board member for super guided tour with flashlights. Things are looking bright for making tours here go smoothly and safely. Gorges was gorgeous and who knew Maine belonged to Spain?

Adventure awaits

Interesting pre-Civil War Fort in ruins. Caution should be observed but the experience is worth the trip.

Took the Portland Paddling sea kayak tour out to Fort Gorges. Fantastic way to spend 3 hours.

Worth the visit lots of history

Had a great time with Portland Paddle on the Fort Gorges tour. Very glad to see that there is work going on to save this piece of history.

I hope I can step on it but anyway its looks beautiful

A must see! The stonework is impressive and the views are great! Can be seen from the Casco Bay ferry for those people unable to boat there.

Best pizza in town

Very nice fort in good condition and the area is remote we did a kayak tour there with Portland Paddle company it was pretty cool and there was seals hanging out around there too

If your from Maine or anywhere else for that matter. Get on a boat and check this out.. This place os cool and it Portland Harbor history!!!

Great place to visit by boat. Bring flashlights and comfortable shoes. The magazines are pitch dark and loaded with rubble.You can visit the top of the fort if you can tolerate heights.

The best place in Portland hands down! So great to go and explore and spend an afternoon, especially with your dog. Should also check out the organization Friends of Fort Gorges.

Love an annual paddle or 2 out to Fort Gorges. Such a special place.

Unique, beautiful, historical, has a stellar view, and not easy to get to...doesn’t that sound worth it?!

Great abandoned Fort that’s worth exploring!

The fort needs restoration but its still a nice place to paddle to and visit. Remember to bring a light, its very dark in some sections.

Only way to get there is by boat, cool place

Really interesting! Fun to explore, and wasnt crowded on a weekend.

You can only get here by swimming or boat. If by boat, pay attention to tides charts, we had a good drag of a heavy boat back to the water when we were done. Added to that, watch carefully for submerged rocks.As for the fort, its like having Fort Sumter all to yourself. Thats going to change soon. The history is everywhere.The biggest drawback as there isnt any park staff is a risk to injury and very little in regards to historical info, you have to find that either by internet or shoreside references.

Public park in Casco Bay just outside of Portland. Easy walks and fun discoveries.

Rustic old fort with great views of the harbor

Very good food and service for the money. They serve Chinese, Thai, and Japanese.

Always the coolest spot to take a date

Pretty. need a boat to get there but it looks cool

Beautiful but you need to take your own boat/kayak out to it.

This is worth a visit if you can get to it. Anchor your boat and row in on a dingy. Many kayak out.

Very interesting to visit by hovercraft.

Cool piece of history!

It is so pretty and fun!

This is a great place for a paddle

Historic and hard to reach without a kayak or a boat