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Roosevelt Campobello International Park

For many years, Franklin D. Roosevelt summered on Campobello Island. As an adult, he shared with his family the same active pursuits he enjoyed on the island as child. Although he visited less frequently after contracting polio, Campobello remained important to FDR. Today Roosevelt Campobello International Park serves as a memorial to FDR and a symbol of cooperation between the U.S. and Canada.

The Basics

Hours:

Grounds and Natural Area

Open year round from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.

Visitor Center

Saturday following Victoria Day (the Saturday prior to U.S. Memorial Day) through Canadian Thanksgiving (U.S. Columbus Day) - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ADT (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT) seven days a week.
Canadian Thanksgiving (U.S. Columbus Day) through October 31 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ADT (9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EDT) seven days a week.

Roosevelt Cottage

Saturday following Victoria Day (the Saturday prior to U.S. Memorial Day) through Canadian Thanksgiving (U.S. Columbus Day) - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ADT (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT) seven days a week.

Address:

PO Box 129
Lubec, ME 04652

Phone:

506-752-2922

Fax:

506-752-6000

Directions

From Boston, take I-95 north to Bangor, Maine. Take Route 1A east to Ellsworth, then follow Route 1 east to Whiting Village. Take Route 189 to Lubec and cross the FDR Memorial Bridge to Campobello Island. The visitor center is located approximately two miles from the bridge.

Climate

Roosevelt Campobello is located in an area with a cool coastal climate with frequent morning fog. Wear comfortable sportswear with walking shoes. A warm jacket or sweater and rain gear is recommended.

Link to our Ellsworth / Bar Harbor Weather coverage for more information.

Fees

There is no admission fee for the park.

Things To Do

The visitor center offers exhibits about FDR and the video "Outer Island/Beloved Island," produced by the Roosevelt Campobello International Commission. A small bookstore features a limited selection of memorabilia.

Guides are stationed throughout the Roosevelt Cottage to answer questions and provide interpretation of the home and artifacts as you tour the house at your own speed.

There are 8.4 miles of driving roads located in the park's 2,800 acres (1,158 hectares), and eight miles of walking trails. You can wander the trails individually for a short hike or combine them for longer hikes. Visit bogs, forests, shoreline, beaches, and more.

Picnic areas are scattered throughout the park.

Nearby Attractions

National Park Service Areas

Acadia National Park, 140 mi

Saint Croix Island International Historic Site, 26 miles

Other Attractions, United States

Baxter State Park (Maine), 150 miles
Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge, 50 miles
Quoddy Head State Park (Maine), 16 miles

Other Attractions, Canada

Fundy National Park (Canada), 150 mi
Herring Cove Provincial Park (New Brunswick), 2 miles

Link to our Ellsworth / Bar Harbor Attractions coverage for more information.

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