Roosevelt Campobello International Park is a International Park in Maine. This guide combines the park's official information with computed sunrise, sunset and Milky Way times, satellite climate data and nearby photo locations.
Sunrise, sunset & golden hour
At Roosevelt Campobello the sunrise point swings a long way through the year: about 55° (NE) at the June solstice and 123° (ESE) in late December. Sunset moves from 305° (NW) in June to 237° (WSW) in December, and the midday sun climbs to 69° in summer but only 22° in winter.
| Month (15th) | Sunrise | Golden hour ends | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Sunset az. | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 7:49 AM | 3:26 PM | 4:13 PM | 241° | 9h 10m |
| February | 6:30 AM | 7:11 AM | 4:15 PM | 4:56 PM | 253° | 10h 26m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 7:20 AM | 5:55 PM | 6:34 PM | 268° | 11h 52m |
| April | 5:44 AM | 6:23 AM | 6:33 PM | 7:13 PM | 285° | 13h 29m |
| May | 5:00 AM | 5:43 AM | 7:08 PM | 7:50 PM | 298° | 14h 50m |
| June | 4:42 AM | 5:27 AM | 7:31 PM | 8:16 PM | 305° | 15h 35m |
| July | 4:56 AM | 5:40 AM | 7:29 PM | 8:12 PM | 302° | 15h 16m |
| August | 5:31 AM | 6:11 AM | 6:56 PM | 7:36 PM | 291° | 14h 05m |
| September | 6:07 AM | 6:46 AM | 6:02 PM | 6:41 PM | 275° | 12h 34m |
| October | 6:44 AM | 7:24 AM | 5:05 PM | 5:45 PM | 259° | 11h 01m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 7:10 AM | 3:16 PM | 4:01 PM | 244° | 9h 35m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 7:48 AM | 3:00 PM | 3:48 PM | 237° | 8h 49m |
Computed for the park's reference point (44.8736, -66.9621); large parks span several minutes of difference.
Milky Way & dark skies
From Roosevelt Campobello, the Milky Way core is visible in a dark sky from March through September. June gives the longest window (about 3.3 hours on a moonless night), and the core peaks around 16° above the southern horizon. Our light-pollution model puts the sky at about Bortle 1 (excellent dark-sky site), which is excellent for astrophotography.
| Month | Core visible (15th) | Hours | Max altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| February | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| March | 4:32 AM – 5:02 AM | 0.5 | 13° |
| April | 2:30 AM – 3:50 AM | 1.3 | 16° |
| May | 12:27 AM – 2:47 AM | 2.3 | 16° |
| June | 10:46 PM – 2:06 AM | 3.3 | 16° |
| July | 10:31 PM – 12:51 AM | 2.3 | 16° |
| August | 9:30 PM – 10:50 PM | 1.3 | 15° |
| September | 8:21 PM – 8:51 PM | 0.5 | 12° |
| October | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| November | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| December | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
1 Estimated Bortle 1 — Excellent dark-sky site. The Milky Way casts faint shadows; zodiacal light and airglow are obvious.
Weather & best time to visit
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).
Weather overview: National Park Service.
Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show September as the clearest month (about 54% average cloud cover) and January as the cloudiest (80%). August is the warmest month and February the coldest, which matters for gear, snow access and how long batteries last at night.
Average cloud cover (%)
Average high (°F)
Photography permits, drones & fees
Permits. Under federal law (54 U.S.C. 100905), still photography in National Park Service areas needs a permit only when it (1) takes place where members of the public are not allowed, (2) uses models, sets or props that are not part of the location's natural or cultural resources or administrative facilities, or (3) would cause the park to incur additional administrative costs to monitor the activity. Ordinary visitor and most landscape photography needs no permit. Commercial filming rules are separate and have changed in recent years — confirm current requirements with the park before a paid shoot.
Drones. Launching, landing or operating unmanned aircraft (drones) is prohibited in National Park Service units under a 2014 Superintendent's closure (36 CFR 1.5), except where a park has issued specific written approval. Flying from outside the boundary over park land can also violate park rules and disturb wildlife.
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.
Directions: National Park Service.
Activities
- Museum Exhibits
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