Warren Island State Park
Islesboro area · Casco Bay
- Trail —
- Size ~70 acres
- Coordinates 44.274° N, 68.944° W
- Owner Bureau of Parks and Lands
Description
This rugged, 70-acre forested island is the only state-managed saltwater park in Maine developed exclusively for boaters. Minimal infrastructure and a unique island setting give Warren a remote feel and a different atmosphere than most mainland parks.
The three-mile crossing from the mainland to Warren Island can be very rough (note: it is also a busy shipping channel). There is a parking fee at Lincolnville Beach. A less demanding option for those with kayaks is to take the ferry over to Islesboro and make the short crossing from there. This requires careful planning because kayaks can only be transported on top of your car, and non-resident parking is very limited on Islesboro in the summer. The town of Islesboro requests that you check with them before parking overnight (call 207-734-2253). Warren Island is also reachable by water taxi or charter boat (call [Quicksilver](https://www.quicksilvermaine.com/warren-island-state-park/) at 207-557-0197).
Most of the twelve campsites on Warren are accessible from the landing beach and dock on the east side of the island, and may be reserved ahead of time. Reservations are highly recommended, but one campsite is kept available for visitors on first-come, first-served basis. Visit [www.campwithme.com](https://www.campwithme.com/) or call 207-446-7090 (between May 15 and September 15) or 207-941-4014 (off season) for more information.
Details
Anchorage
To the northeast of the island outside the mooring field. The bottom is mud and provides excellent holding. The state also provides 10 guest moorings for a suggested fee.
Guidelines
Twelve campsites (9 individual, 3 group), all but one available by prior reservation at [www.campwithme.com](https://www.campwithme.com/). Camping allowed Memorial Day to Sept 15, day use year-round.
Fires only in designated fire rings.
Pets allowed on leash only. Pack out all solid pet waste.
Respect wildlife and nesting areas.