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Guide to North Haven

Everything you need for your island visit

The Island Guide

The Very Best & Only Guide to North Haven Island, Maine 04853 — cover page with a photo of the harbor and colorful buildings
Trip planning: North Haven is beautiful in the summer, but the other seasons are great too. Tips on weather, what to pack, and transportation options
Support the island — visit these small businesses. Food: The Market, Calderwood Hall, Nebo Lodge, The Landing, Turner Farm. Stay: North Haven Inn, Nebo Lodge, camping at Mullen's Head. Gift shops and more
Things to do: Go to Mullen's Head Park, hike Ames Knob, explore North Shore Preserve, visit Burnt Island at low tide, scope out Pulpit Harbor, curl up with a good book. North Haven Oyster Co. for fresh oysters
Book that trip — come see us. Get on the ferry, bring a book, hit the beach, catch a sunset, rest, relax. Can't wait to see you!

Quick Reference

By sea, mostly

Take the Maine State Ferry from Rockland — it's about 70 minutes across Penobscot Bay, and the ride alone is worth it. Three round trips run daily, year-round. You can also come by private boat or fly with Penobscot Island Air.

Rockland Terminal Vehicle Lanes

Blue

Standby — no reservation

Green

Reservation holders

Daily Schedule

Depart North Haven

Depart Rockland

7:30 am

9:30 am*

12:30 pm

2:20 pm

3:45 pm

5:15 pm

*Ferry may depart Rockland 10 minutes late on Tuesdays due to fueling the vessel.

A Few Things to Know

Your reservation or standby spot is forfeited if you're not in place at scheduled departure time. No exceptions.
From Rockland (to the island) — First come, first served. Park in the blue standby lane at the terminal as early as you'd like. The earlier you're in line, the better your chances of getting on. From North Haven (leaving the island) — Different system. Call the North Haven ferry terminal at 11 AM the day before you want to leave to get a line number. Best to call or stop by the ferry office and have them walk you through it.
Grab your tickets before lining up, or your reservation will be forfeited.
Walk-on passengers board through the passenger entrance before or after vehicles — crew will direct you. Lane colors apply to vehicles only.
Terminal · 517A Main St, RocklandParking · 30 min free · paid availableSchedules & Reservations →

Slow down

The roads are quiet enough to hear the wind. Bike the loops, paddle the harbor, wander into the galleries — or just sit by the water and let the island set the pace. North Haven is a place to slow down and reconnect.

Island time is real

Cell service can be spotty and business hours can vary through the season — it's always best to call ahead or check their website. Stop by the market for anything you might need, but embrace the pace.

Eat well

Start at the market for coffee, pastries, and provisions. And join us for Monday Night Dinner — a three-course, prix fixe dinner on select summer Mondays by chef Ben Jackson, a James Beard Award finalist. Reservations required.

Island Services Directory

The island yellow pages — every business and service on North Haven, from restaurants and farms to contractors and boatyards.

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