Roosevelt Campobello International Park is a international park run by the National Park Service in Maine.
In the park service’s words
For many years, Franklin D. Roosevelt summered on Campobello Island. As an adult, he shared with his family the same active pursuits he enjoyed on the island as child. Although he visited less frequently after contracting polio, Campobello remained important to FDR. Today Roosevelt Campobello International Park serves as a memorial to FDR and a symbol of cooperation between the U.S. and Canada.
From the National Park Service (public domain).
Fees and hours
Entrance fee: No entrance fee.
Hours: Daily, Sunrise to Sunset. Open year-round from 1/2 hour before sunrise to a 1/2 hour after sunset.
Getting there
The park is located on Campobello Island in New Brunswick, Canada. The customs station is located at the southern end of the island. Car is the best way to travel to the park; there is no public transportation available. From Boston take I-95 north to Bangor, Maine. Take Route 1A east to Ellsworth, then follow Route 1 east to Whiting Village. Take Route 189 to Lubec and cross the FDR Memorial Bridge to Campobello Island. The visitor center is located approximately two miles from the bridge.
| Airport | City | Drive to the park | Straight-line miles | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) | Bar Harbor, ME | No road route | 75 | Regional |
| Bangor International Airport (BGR) | Bangor, ME | No road route | 91 | Regional |
| Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) | Rockland, ME | No road route | 119 | Regional |
| Portland International Jetport (PWM) | Portland, ME | No road route | 186 | Large hub |
Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.
Miles are straight-line distances.
Weather
Roosevelt Campobello experiences all four seasons. Summer temperatures range from 50-80F (10-27C). Fall temperatures range from 25-70F (-4-21C). 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). Winter temperatures range from 5-30F (-15 - -1C). Spring temperatures range from 20-60F (-6-16C).
From the National Park Service (public domain).
Know before you go
Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.
Nearby
The nearest national park is Acadia, about 71 miles away in a straight line.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API: Roosevelt Campobello International Park (public domain)
- Official website
Last checked 1 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an entrance fee at Roosevelt Campobello International Park?
No entrance fee.
Where is Roosevelt Campobello International Park?
In Maine. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, about 75 miles away.
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