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. 

Activities

Paddling – Many campers bring their own canoes and kayaks, but we also have them available to rent, as well as a few rowboats. 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.

Yankee Trips – Enjoy a nature cruise, sunset cruise, or fishing trip out on Casco Bay.

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.