Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
The winter of 1604-1605 on Saint Croix Island was a cruel one for Pierre Dugua's French expedition. Iced in by freezing temperatures and cut off from fresh water and game, 35 of 79 men died. As spring arrived and native people traded game for bread, the health of those remaining improved. Although the expedition moved on by summer, the beginning of French presence in North America had begun.
Alerts
- InformationNPS ↗Operating Hours & Seasons
The park is normally open year-round during daylight hours. Some park facilities are closed during the winter.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Hours
| Ranger on Duty Hours, May 23, 2026 to October 31, 2026 (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday) | Varies by day ▾
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| Winter closure November 1, 2026 to May 21, 2027 | Daily · Closed |
When to go
August draws the most visits here and January the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- Saint Croix Island Ranger Station ↗Passport stamp
The ranger station provides information for the area and the history of Saint Croix Island and marks the start of the interpretive trail leading out to the viewpoint overlooking the island. During winter, typically the end of October to Memorial Day, services are limited.
No campgrounds, no webcams or events in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
Explore
Things to do
- Explore the Self-guided Interpretive Trail10-20 Minutes
A short, accessible interpretive trail features bronze figures of the French and Passamaquoddy, as well as displays that discuss historical events and the interaction of the two cultures.
Opens on the Park Service site
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
On the National Register nearby
- St. Croix Island International Historic SiteHistoric district · St. Croix Junction · 0 mi
- Joshua Pettegrove HouseHistoric district · Red Reach · 0.6 mi
- McGlashan–Nickerson HouseBuilding · Red Beach · 0.7 mi
- Grace Episcopal ChurchBuilding · Robbinston · 3 mi
Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
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Reference
Activities
Activity guides for this park Canoeing and kayaking in the national parks · Wildlife watching in the national parks
Weather & climate
Located in Maine, Saint Croix Island experiences all four seasons. Summer temperatures range from 50-80F (10-27C). Fall temperatures range from 25-70F (-4-21C). Typically the first is in frost mid-October and first snowfall begins in November and can continue through April with an average accumulation of 67 inches (170 cm). Winter temperatures range from 5-30F (-15 - -1C). Spring temperatures range from 20-60F (-6-16C).
Questions people ask
Does Saint Croix Island charge an entrance fee?
No. Saint Croix Island is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Saint Croix Island?
Standard hours are 8:00AM - 4:00PM on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and it is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Source: National Park Service
Is anything closed at Saint Croix Island right now?
1 active alert as of October 14, 2026: Operating Hours & Seasons.
Source: Alerts
How busy is Saint Croix Island?
15,481 recreation visits in 2025, number 337 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at Saint Croix Island?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE. No reported coverage for AT&T and T-Mobile. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the weather like at Saint Croix Island?
Located in Maine, Saint Croix Island experiences all four seasons. Summer temperatures range from 50-80F (10-27C).
Source: Weather & climate
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- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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