Arrival and Departure

Check-in is at 2 PM, Check-out is at 10 AM.

With regard to arrival and departure procedure, if you do arrive before the 2 PM check-in time and need to park your vehicle, please be prepared to buy a day beach pass from Head Beach Campground at the entrance gatehouse before crossing the right-of-way. At check-out time (10 AM) please vacate your site and put your car pass in the box at our gatehouse by the Kelp Shed as you leave the campground.  If you would like to spend longer in the Small Point area, alternatives include buying a day beach pass from Head Beach Campground or enjoying Popham Beach and Fort Popham, only a few miles away.

The Kelp Shed is open from 9AM – 10PM.  The reception desk is located here, along with a large room with a fireplace, pool table, video games and picnic tables.  On the south end of the Kelp Shed, facing Head Beach, is the Snack Bar.  It has seating either inside or on the deck.  Outside the Kelp Shed is an open area with ping pong tables and a volleyball net. 

The Store sells ice, firewood, lobsters, beer, wine, groceries, bait, and assorted camping supplies.  

The Gift Shop carries postcards, t-shirts, and other items to remind you of your visit.

We do not accept credit cards.  An ATM is located at the store.

Pay phones are located just outside the Kelp Shed. 

We offer warm showers at no cost.  Potable water is available at spigots throughout the campground.  Each one is marked by a star on the map.

We have both flush toilets and dry vault toilets. 

Coin operated dryers are located behind the store, underneath the gift shop.  There are no washing machines, but there is a laundromat in Bath, about 14 miles away.

Rubbish is collected daily from centrally-located barrels.  Cans and bottles are collected separately and recycled.

Each campsite has a rock fire pit [please do not move, burn trash or glass in it], picnic table, camping area and parking space for one vehicle.

CARS AND PARKING:

In order to preserve the natural setting of the island and of each site, we allow only 1 car per campsite.Although there has been nearby parking available off the island for 2nd cars in the past, it is not a part of Hermit Island Campground. No overnight parking is allowed by the store and Kelp Shed areas or at Head Beach. We do not rent sites for car parking. Campsites are to be occupied by people. You may not park in a vacant campsite.  

Activities

Paddling – Many campers bring their own canoes and kayaks, but we also have canoes and rowboats available to rent. See Seaspray Kayak for more details on kayak rentals and tours.

Nature Walks – Our naturalist, Ronnie, puts out a weekly schedule of guided walks.

Hiking – Enjoy the natural beauty of the north end of Hermit Island on our red, blue, orange and white trails.

Fishing – Bring your gear and fish off the cliffs or from one of the docks.  We sell bait at the store A salt water fishing license is now required. This needs to be done online or an application can be sent by mail. If you already are registered through another state for salt water fishing, you are legal to fish in Maine. The web site to register is through Maine Department of Marine Resources. The cost is $2.

Swimming – Hermit Island has 6 sandy beaches. There are no lifeguards; swim at your own risk.

Biking – Many campers enjoy biking around the island on the many dirt roads.  Biking on the trails is not allowed.

Bike helmets must be worn by by children 12 years old and younger. Adults are also encouraged to do the same.

SAFETY & COURTESY

The campground limit is 10MPH, please obey!

WE DO NOT ALLOW:

Fireworks or firearms

Radios[either on the campsite or at the beach]

Generators

Motorized pocket bikes, ATV's or jet skis

Motor cycles with loud modified mufflers

Cutting or defacing of trees

Campers decorating our bathrooms with graffiti

QUIET HOURS ARE BETWEEN 10PM AND 8 AM

Campers need to arrive in time to set up by 9pm so as not to disturb others. If you cannot arrive by 9pm, please plan to arrive the next day.

Children under 18 must be at their campsite by 11pm. Minors may not stay at campsites without an adult.