Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
Designation: International Historic Site
Location: Maine
đ Park Overview
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.
đ¤ Weather Information
Located in Maine, Saint Croix Island 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).
đ Directions
Saint Croix Island International Historic Site is best reached by private vehicle. The site is located 8 miles (13 km) south of Calais, Maine, on US Route 1, and can be reached either by Route 9 from Bangor or US Route 1, the coastal route from Portland and points south. From US Route 1, turn onto St. Croix Drive. The entrance gate is on the right. The visitor center is inside the ranger station.
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View of the drive into Saint Croix Island International Historic Site.
Credit: NPS Photo
An interpretive trail guides visitors through the history of the island and the people who called it home.
Credit: NPS Photo
The Passamaquoddy's assistance kept the French explorers alive.
Credit: NPS Photo
Pierre Dugua and his men spent a dealthy winter on Saint Croix Island.
Credit: NPS Photo
As you walk along the trail waysides provide more information about surviving that deadly winter of 1604-05.
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Friday, Aug 28
Light rain shower
High: 73.9°F | Low: 62°F
Humidity: 96%
Wind: 9.8 mph
Rain Chance: 93%
UV Index: 5
Sunrise: 06:45 AM
Sunset: 08:13 PM
Moon: Full Moon (98%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 65.2°F
Cloud Cover: 93%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Aug 29
Sunny
High: 73.6°F | Low: 52.1°F
Humidity: 62%
Wind: 10.3 mph
Rain Chance: 36%
UV Index: 6
Sunrise: 06:47 AM
Sunset: 08:12 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (94%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 55.1°F
Cloud Cover: 36%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, Aug 30
Overcast
High: 78.2°F | Low: 52.1°F
Humidity: 71%
Wind: 11.4 mph
Rain Chance: 63%
UV Index: 6
Sunrise: 06:48 AM
Sunset: 08:10 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (87%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 57.3°F
Cloud Cover: 63%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (1)
Dense Fog Advisory issued August 27 at 9:12PM EDT until August 28 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Effective: Aug 27, 2026 9:12pm
Expires: Aug 28, 2026 9:00am
* WHAT...Visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, and Central Washington
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Park Alerts
Park Events
Earth Day - Sensing Saint Croix
During this program you will use only touch, smell, feel, and hear to experience one element of the Saint Croix Island story. At the end, you will see the item that is part of our story. This program is for all ages.
Location: This event will be on the front porch of the visitor center. In the event of cold or rain the event will be inside the visitor center.
Date: Apr 25, 2026 12:00am to Apr 25, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Earth Day - Sensing Saint Croix
During this program you will use only touch, smell, feel, and hear to experience one element of the Saint Croix Island story. At the end, you will see the item that is part of our story. This program is for all ages.
Location: This event will be on the front porch of the visitor center. In the event of cold or rain the event will be inside the visitor center.
Date: Apr 25, 2026 12:00am to Apr 25, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Ranger Talk
A Park Ranger will be on the trail with the Program Du Jour. We have several and the Ranger will make their pick of what to present. No mtter what the progrm is it's free and good for all ages.
Location: The program starts at the interpretive trail head
Date: Jun 5, 2026 12:00am to Jun 5, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Ranger Talk
A Park Ranger will be on the trail with the Program Du Jour. We have several and the Ranger will make their pick of what to present. No mtter what the progrm is it's free and good for all ages.
Location: The program starts at the interpretive trail head
Date: Jun 5, 2026 12:00am to Jun 5, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Ranger Talk
A Park Ranger will be on the trail with the Program Du Jour. We have several and the Ranger will make their pick of what to present. No mtter what the progrm is it's free and good for all ages.
Location: The program starts at the interpretive trail head
Date: Jun 6, 2026 12:00am to Jun 6, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Ranger Talk
A Park Ranger will be on the trail with the Program Du Jour. We have several and the Ranger will make their pick of what to present. No mtter what the progrm is it's free and good for all ages.
Location: The program starts at the interpretive trail head
Date: Jun 6, 2026 12:00am to Jun 6, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Ranger Talk
A Park Ranger will be on the trail with the Program Du Jour. We have several and the Ranger will make their pick of what to present. No mtter what the progrm is it's free and good for all ages.
Location: The program starts at the interpretive trail head
Date: Jun 7, 2026 12:00am to Jun 7, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Ranger Talk
A Park Ranger will be on the trail with the Program Du Jour. We have several and the Ranger will make their pick of what to present. No mtter what the progrm is it's free and good for all ages.
Location: The program starts at the interpretive trail head
Date: Jul 5, 2026 12:00am to Jul 26, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Ranger Talk
A Park Ranger will be on the trail with the Program Du Jour. We have several and the Ranger will make their pick of what to present. No mtter what the progrm is it's free and good for all ages.
Location: The program starts at the interpretive trail head
Date: Jul 10, 2026 12:00am to Jul 31, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Ranger Talk
A Park Ranger will be on the trail with the Program Du Jour. We have several and the Ranger will make their pick of what to present. No mtter what the progrm is it's free and good for all ages.
Location: The program starts at the interpretive trail head
Date: Jul 11, 2026 12:00am to Jul 25, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
đ Physical Address:
84 Saint Croix Drive
Calais, ME 04619
đ¤ Mailing Address:
84 Saint Croix Drive
Calais, ME 04619
đ Voice Phone: 2074540418
đ Fax Phone: 2072888813
đ TTY Phone: 2072888800
âď¸ Email: sacr_information@nps.gov