Are pets allowed?
Where does the name 'Orr' come from?
Do you have a store?
How can we be reached during the winter months?
Are boats allowed and where can they be launched?
How many people can camp on one site?
Can I stay for just one night?

Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are allowed.  Dogs must be leashed, quiet, and accompanied by their owner at all times.  As many surrounding campgrounds have banned dogs, we are becoming a bit overwhelmed by the number of dogs.  We now limit each site to one dog.  However, day visitors must leave their dogs at home or we can provide names and phone numbers for area dog day care facilities.

Where does the name 'Orr' come from?
Well, the short answer is that Orr's Island is named for two brothers--Joseph and Clement Orr--who came from Ireland. Some information says the family may have originally been from Scotland or France. Joseph Orr built his homestead in 1756 on the land that is now occupied by Orr's Island Campground. The home is said to be the oldest on the island. His home, which still stands, was made famous in a book called "The Pearl of Orr's Island" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Mrs. Stowe visited the area while her husband was a professor at Bowdoin College in nearby Brunswick, Maine. She created a tale of the islands using fictional characters living in real homes.

Do you have a store?
Yes, we sell ice, sodas, candy, firewood, ice cream, and limited camping supplies. Groceries are available at The Store On Orr's, which is located 1/2 mile north on Route 24.

How can we be reached during the winter months?
We close for the winter months and are frequently occupied with other jobs.  We are available by e-mail, and by phone by chance or appointment.  An answering machine can record a message if we are not available at the time of your call.  We do begin accepting reservations for the coming year -- by USPS mail only in order according to the postmark -- on February 1, or February 2 in 2009 as the first falls on a Sunday. Refer to the To Reserve page for further details on how to make a reservation.

Are boats allowed and where can they be launched?
Yes, boats are allowed with certain restrictions attached. Your boat cannot be brought to your site; rather, it can stay in our designated boat parking area until it is ready to be launched. Although there is a road leading to our beach, most vehicles sink into the surface of the beach. Only four-wheel drive trucks towing small boats are recommended to be driven onto the beach. Canoes and kayaks can be easily carried a short distance to the water from a stable vehicle unloading point. For all other boats, especially large ones, there is a free boat launching free farther down the island.

How many people can camp on one site?
Our sites are limited to a single family each. We define a family as two adults and their children ages 18 and younger. Please inquire about exceptions for extended families with additional adults.  Only one vehicle is allowed per family.  Each family may bring only one dog.

Can I stay for just one night?
No. We have changed our focus to seasonal camping.  There are two full hook-up sites that are available for weekly-minimum stays with a few restrictions: all reservations in advance, Saturday arrivals and departures only, self-contained campers only. We can no longer accommodate tents or pop-up campers.