Safety

Emergency phone: 911

General Guidelines

• Tides in the St Croix River range up to 24 feet. Use caution while walking in the intertidal zone — that is, the area between high and low tide. Seaweed and algae-covered rocks are very slippery!
• Check for ticks. Wear long pants and use insect repellent.
• When in doubt, ask a ranger first.
  

 

Ticks

Ticks are prevalent in Maine. Mostly active late spring to early fall, these pesky biters can transmit Lyme disease and other illnesses. To protect yourself:

• avoid brushy areas and dense leafy areas where ticks are abundant,
• wear long pants and sleeves,
• check your skin and clothes frequently for ticks,
• use an appropriate insect repellent containing DEET,
• shower soon after being outdoors.

For more information visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Ticks page.

 

Boating Safety

• Four-wheel drive is required to launch trailered boats from the rudimentary boat launch. Plan ahead! It's best to launch and remove boats near high tide. From mid-May to mid-October, you can call the ranger station at [phone] for tide times. A public commercial boat launch is located just 3 miles (5 km) south on ME-1 in the town of Robbinston.
• Kayaks are best launched at high tide. Paddlers beware! Strong currents are common in the St Croix River due to the extreme tidal range.
• Boaters are reminded that visits to Saint Croix Island are not recommended due to its fragile nature, both archeologically and geologically.