Just Room Enough Island
Island Smallest inhabited island, tiny private residence
Tiny private island on the St. Lawrence in the Thousand Islands, often cited as the smallest inhabited island; a photo stop on river cruises and local boat tours.
Just Room Enough Island is a tiny private island in the Thousand Islands group on the Saint Lawrence River, within New York State near Alexandria Bay. It is notable for being one of the smallest inhabited islands in the world.
The island contains a single house and a few trees, with the dwelling occupying most of the land area; it is privately owned and not a public attraction. People often view the island from boats or from nearby mainland viewpoints in the Thousand Islands region.
The island was developed in the mid-20th century and has been maintained as a private seasonal residence. Its size and single-structure layout are the features for which it is best known.
Just Room Enough sits in the Saint Lawrence River among the Thousand Islands, close to the village of Alexandria Bay in Jefferson County, New York. It is reached only by private boat and lies within the international river corridor between the United States and Canada.
- Size: At roughly 3,300 square feet in area, the island is famous for being extremely small while still supporting a single house and one or two trees.
How to Get to Just Room Enough Island #
By boat: The island is best seen on a Thousand Islands sightseeing cruise departing from towns such as Alexandria Bay or Clayton, NY. By car: Drive to Alexandria Bay/ Clayton (NY State Route 12) and book a local boat tour; there is no public dock or landing on the island itself.
Tips for Visiting Just Room Enough Island #
- Do not attempt to land-Just Room Enough is private property and the occupants do not welcome visitors.
- Best views are from a boat on the St. Lawrence River near the Thousand Islands; several local boat tours will point it out.
- Visit in summer when water tours operate; the tiny house looks best in bright light - morning or late afternoon.
Best Time to Visit Just Room Enough Island #
Best viewed by boat in summer when Thousand Islands cruises operate; island itself is private and not open to visitors.
Weather & Climate near Just Room Enough Island #
Just Room Enough Island's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (956 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (103 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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