Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
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Saint Croix Island International Historic Site at a glance
- Best time
- June–September
- Trip length
- 2–4 hours to 1 day
- Don't miss
- Explore the Self-guided Interpretive Trail
- Nearby city
- Calais, ME
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About Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
The winter of 1604-1605 on Saint Croix Island was a cruel one for Pierre Dugua's French expedition. Iced in by freezing temperatures and cut off from fresh water and game, 35 of 79 men died. As spring arrived and native people traded game for bread, the health of those remaining improved. Although the expedition moved on by summer, the beginning of French presence in North America had begun.
1 current NPS alert
- Information: Operating Hours & Seasons
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 7, 2026). Official Saint Croix Island International Historic Site page on nps.gov
Weather Information
Located in Maine, Saint Croix Island experiences all four seasons.
- Spring
20°F – 60°F · -6°C – 16°C
- Summer
50°F – 80°F · 10°C – 27°C
- Fall
25°F – 70°F · -4°C – 21°C
- Winter
5°F – 30°F · -15°C – -1°C
Typically the first is in frost mid-October and first snowfall begins in November and can continue through April with an average accumulation of 67 inches (170 cm).
Operating Hours
Ranger on Duty Hours, May 28, 2027 to October 11, 2027 (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday)
A park ranger will be available at the Visitor Center at the following days and times.
- Monday8:00AM - 4:00PM
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday8:00AM - 4:00PM
- Friday8:00AM - 4:00PM
- Saturday8:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sunday8:00AM - 4:00PM
Winter closure October 14, 2026 to May 27, 2027
The park has limited services during the winter months. The visitor center is closed and the interpretive path sculptures are covered.
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayClosed
- FridayClosed
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Common questions
Planning Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Saint Croix Island International Historic Site. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
