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Little Snow Island, Quahog Bay, Harpswell, Maine

(In region Casco Bay)
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Lat/Long: N 43.813998 | W 69.90718 (appx)
near or in: Harpswell, Maine, 04079



Above: Little Snow Island
 
 
 
A small island in Quahog Bay you can visit and camp on, Little Snow sits near the larger (and private) Snow Island. This pocket-size island is managed by the Maine Island Trail Association and owned by the State of Maine for public enjoyment.

The island invites you and your family to enjoy a free campsite and some excellent views. One of these views was up: a family of Ospreys. While Momma Osprey stayed with the nest, Papa gave us the "evil eye" as we rowed ashore. To calm papa and reduce the chance of a cultural misunderstanding we decided to move our landing to the farer side of the island. Later, Papa flew towards us and made a sweeping turn as if to draw a "do not cross" line.

There are a few stands of trees on the island with lots of rock and ledges to walk on. Visually it has a rugged beauty. A visit to Little Snow island provides a glimpse into what it might be like to own a small, rugged island in Casco Bay. Little children might enjoy exploring the shore but keep them well supervised. On the west side there are lobster traps several *feet* off the shore so that tells you how quickly it drops off.

You can anchor west and east of the island. We found the tidal current on the west side to be significant but manageable. It was an easy row to and from the island. If you anchor on the east side, be aware of several rock locations.

Campsites are free for public use. But as you might imagine, a small island with just three campsites will probably become busy in-season. Still, it's a great little island to picnic with the family, even if you aren't camping or staying the night. Note that there are no restrooms or showers on the island, so we suggest you review our guidelines for low-impact island visits here. . . "The waste you make is equal to the waste you take"


A big thumbs-up to Little Snow as a place for the family to explore while visiting Quahog Bay. Note Great Island Boat Yard is just minutes away from Little Snow - so if your boat is trailerable, launch there, shower there and visit here.
 
Rick Dieffenbach
rick@boatmaine.us
 
 
 
 
 
 

    

Other Marine Resources Within 3 Miles of Little Snow Island, Quahog Bay, Harpswell, Maine

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Statute Miles
 Item Contact Info:
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0
 Little Snow Island, Quahog Bay, Harpswell, Maine 
2
0.2
 Snow Island 
3
0.4
 Ben Island 
4
0.5
 Center Island 
5
0.9
 Sebascodegan Island (aka Great Island, Sebascodegan, Sebascodeggin, Sebascodiggin, Sebaskahegan Island) 
6
1.2
 Dingley Island 
7
1.2
 Hopkins Island 
8
1.2
 Great Island Boat Yard (and Marina), Great Island, Maine  phone: 207.729.1639
information@greatislandboatyard.com
www.greatislandboatyard.com
9
1.4
 Sheep Island 
10
1.4
 Pole Island 
11
1.6
 Little Island 
12
1.6
 Leavitt Island (aka Hen Islands) 
13
1.6
 Long Island 
14
1.7
 Hen Island 
15
1.8
 George Island 
16
1.8
 Bush Island 
17
1.9
 Cundys Harbor on the New Meadows River, Maine 
18
2
 Big Hen Island (aka Cold Island, Cole Island, Great Hen Island) 
19
2.2
 Jennys Nubble 
20
2.3
 Yarmouth Island 
21
2.4
 Uncle Zeke Island 
22
2.4
 Hen Island 
23
2.5
 Bushy Island 
24
2.5
 The Basin, New Meadows River, Maine 
25
2.5
 Three Islands 
26
2.5
 Dogs Head 
27
2.6
 Bear Island (aka New Meadows Island) 
28
2.7
 Malaga Island (aka Brant Island) 
29
2.8
 Flash Island 
30
2.8
 Bragdon Island 
     

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Currently: 1 comments with an average "Boat rating" of 100%

   Dan lacey, posted 6/6/2006
Little Snow is a wonderful spot. We camp there every September as a stop on the Harpswell Expedition. The area behind the island is a favorite anchorage for sailors. As a Maine Island Trail Assoc. island,there is a recommended maximum number for camping. Feel free to enter your thoughts in the MITA logbook on the big tree.


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