Campobello IslandAbout Campobello Island
Campobello Island is an island in the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick, Canada, best known for the Roosevelt Campobello International Park that preserves the summer home used by Franklin D. Roosevelt and his family.
The island served as the seasonal retreat of the Roosevelt family in the early 20th century; the cottage and surrounding lands were later designated an international park managed cooperatively by Canada and the United States.
Located at the entrance to Passamaquoddy Bay on the eastern seaboard, Campobello Island lies adjacent to the U.S. state of Maine and is connected by an international bridge to the town of Lubec, Maine.
- International park: Roosevelt Campobello International Park is jointly managed by Canada and the United States and preserves the F.D. Roosevelt family summer residence as a museum.
- Access and border: The island is connected to the nearby town of Lubec, Maine, by an international bridge, so plan for cross-border travel documentation if you arrive by road from the U.S. side.
What to See#
- Roosevelt Cottage: The Roosevelt summer home is preserved as a house museum within the international park and is furnished and interpreted to reflect Franklin D. Roosevelt’s stays on the island.
- Park grounds and trails: The park includes trails, gardens and shoreline areas that interpret local natural history and the site’s transboundary management between Canada and the United States.
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Best Time to Visit Campobello Island
Best in summer for ferry access and outdoor activities; shoulder seasons offer solitude and lower rates.
Weather & Climate near Campobello Island
Campobello Island's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1204 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -11° - -1° | -13° | 113 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -10° - 0° | -11° | 85 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -5° - 4° | -6° | 108 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 0° - 9° | 1° | 97 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 5° - 15° | 8° | 102 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 9° - 20° | 14° | 88 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 12° - 23° | 18° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 23° | 18° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 105 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 13° | 6° | 109 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 0° - 8° | 0° | 118 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -7° - 2° | -9° | 117 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Campobello Island
Campobello Island is reached via the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Bridge from Lubec, Maine, or by seasonal ferry services from nearby New Brunswick communities. Driving routes connect through Atlantic Canada; check seasonal ferry and bridge access details before travel.
Tips for Visiting Campobello Island
- Ferry schedules from Deer Island or mainland New Brunswick change seasonally - check ahead during shoulder seasons.
- Rent a bike to explore quiet coastal roads and coves; distances are small but terrain can be hilly.
- Visit the Roosevelt Campobello International Park for historic context; it's a short drive from the main village.