Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
Protected park · ME, USA
Saint Croix Island International Historic Site in ME, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon 8:00–16:00
- Tue–Wed closed
- Thu–Sun 8:00–16:00
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
This park's official page lists: Visitor center.
Events
- International Observe the Moon Night
- National Public Lands Day Spruce Up
Before you go
- Limits
- Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
- Park alert: Operating Hours & Seasons
- The park is normally open year-round during daylight hours. Some park facilities are closed during the winter.
- Getting there
- Saint Croix Island International Historic Site is best reached by private vehicle. The site is located 8 miles (13 km) south of Calais, Maine, on US Route 1, and can be reached either by Route 9 from Bangor or US Route 1, the coastal route from Portland and points south. From US Route 1, turn onto St. Croix Drive. The entrance gate is on the right. The visitor center is inside the ranger station.
- Weather & when to go
- 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).
- Visitor center
- Interpretive Trail Shelter and Viewpoint
Facilities on the park map
2 bench, 1 picnic area, 4 restroom, 1 visitor information, 1 water fountain.