Crow

Located about halfway between Swans Island and Schoodic Point, Crow Island is an important link for boaters navigating the southern route around Mount Desert. The owner of Crow Island has asked that the island be used primarily as a stopping point for those traveling east or west along the Trail. Please limit stays to just one night if possible.

The best access to the island is on the north side, to the east of the bar to Great Cranberry. Landing can be difficult at low tide due to boulders and dense kelp beds, or when a southerly swell is running. At mid-tide, a pebble beach makes landing easier. The island is clearly visible from several residences on nearby Great Cranberry Island, so please minimize your visual impact when landing and make sure to pull all hand carried boats well into the grass. If you plan on staying the night, you can set up camp on the tent platform, which can accommodate a four-person tent.