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Eagle Island
Entering Eagle Island
Eagle Island, about three miles off the coast of Harpswell, was the summer home of North Pole explorer, Admiral Robert E. Peary. Boat access and visitation is available through the summer months for picnickers, nature enthusiasts, and history buffs. The Peary family home is open for touring.

A view of the pier, cove, & beachA hiking trail also provides an opportunity to explore the 17 acre island. Please note that all trails are closed until July 15 due to nesting birds.

Eagle Island is open between approximately between June 15 and Labor Day. The island has been designated as a Historic Site by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands.

The correct fee information is as follows:

Over age 12 $3.00
Ages 5-12 $1.00
Under 5 and 65 and over no fee


To visit the island, try one of the following services for hire:

  • Captain Terry's scenic nature tours, Bailey Island
  • Captain Jay L. McGowen Charters, Orr's Island
  • Captain Hays Coastal Boat, Bailey Island
  • Atlantic Seal Cruises, Freeport
Admiral Peary's home

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