Sawyers
Tremont area · Casco Bay
- Trail —
- Size ~2 acres
- Coordinates 44.246° N, 68.351° W
- Owner Town of Tremont
Description
Tucked away in inner Bass Harbor beyond the mooring fields and commercial docks is Sawyers Island, a 2-acre preserve owned by the [Town of Tremont](https://www.tremont.maine.gov/). Sawyers was designated for conservation in 2006 along with several acres of shorefront along Seal Cove to mitigate for the loss of tidal flats when Bass Harbor was dredged for navigational improvement. The island is open for respectful use including overnight camping wherever practical in the interior.
Sawyers is most easily accessed from the south or east coves formed by the bar connecting the island to a southeastern ledge. The area around the island flats out at the lower third of the tide so be sure to plan your arrival and departure accordingly.
Details
Anchorage
There is little room to anchor within inner Bass Harbor. Lobster boats and private moorings take up nearly all of the space.
Guidelines
Up to 6 registered campers. Camping capacity 6 people.
Open fires are not permitted. Fires not allowed.
Pets allowed under strict owner control; leash pets or leave them at home to protect visitors and wildlife. Pack out all solid pet waste.
Respect wildlife and nesting areas.