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
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- HoursOpen year-round from 1/2 hour before sunrise to a 1/2 hour after sunset.
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 5067522922 · info@fdr.net
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,
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Roosevelt Campobello International Park — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Roosevelt Campobello International Park?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Yes What are the hours?
Open year-round from 1/2 hour before sunrise to a 1/2 hour after sunset.
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NPS Photo National Park Service Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Credit: USFWS / CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge
CheckThis U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
