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Acadia’s smaller islands are for day use only. Many of them are closed to protect nesting wildlife for all or part of the spring and summer. Camping and fires are not permitted.

• Make sure everyone in your group has the needed paddling and navigation skills and equipment, and understands local weather and sea conditions. Get an updated forecast and know how to navigate in fog. 
• Keep your group size at six or less. 
• Concentrate your island activity along the durable granite shoreline. 
• Carry out human waste. 
• Leave pets at home. 
• Respect island closures.
• Avoid disturbing wildlife by not paddling too close to eagle or seabird nesting islands, or seal haulout ledges.

Learn more about boating and kayaking.