Camping

RICHMOND ISLAND IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AUGUST 1-14th, 2026.

Please respect our privacy and plan to visit another time outside of these dates. See our Richmond Island Guide for more info. Thank you!

CampING INFORMATION

  • **NO DOGS PERMITTED ON ISLAND OR BEACHES**

  • CAMPSITES- Richmond Island has two campsites, Clam Cove Site and Woods Site (see map below), available by permit only.

  • CAMPING SEASON- Camping overnight is permitted only on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from end of May 23rd to end of September.

  • PERMITS-  If you have a reservation secured, you will receive permits the week of your reserved date, to park at Crescent Beach State Park overnight (if needed) and camp on the island. 

  • Be prepared to show your permit to the Caretaker upon request. If you do not have a reservation, you can check for cancelations by emailing the Richmond Island Caretakers at richmond.island@blackpointcorporation.com.

  • CARRY IN CARRY OUT- Visitors must carry in all food, water, and equipment for their stay, and carry out all belongings, garbage, and waste (including human waste).

  • Maximum 8 people per site/4 tents

  • Camp in your designated spot only.

  • Fires are permitted in designated campsite fire pits only. Bring your own camp wood. No wood cutting is allowed on the Island.

 

TO reserve Before The camping season begins

Mail-in lottery
Please read the guidelines below and submit your request between January 1st and April 1st to ensure your request is submitted properly.

Details

  • Camping Season: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from May 23rd to September 26th

  • Closures: The Island is closed to the public from August 1st to the 14th. Any reservation requests for these dates will be invalid.

  • One Request Per Group: Please submit only one camping request per group. Multiple people from one group submitting a request will not increase your chances in the lottery.

  • Be Flexible: Being flexible increases your chances of securing a reservation. If you do not have preferred dates, please indicate your flexibility in your reservation request.

  • Preferred Dates: If you require specific dates, please list your two preferred weekend dates (you may request two separate weekend days or two consecutive weekend days). If your preferred dates are not available and you are willing to be flexible, please indicate this in your request.

2027- JAN 1st - APril 1st- How to Submit A LOTTERY Camping Reservation Request

Include your name, email, and phone number so we can contact you to confirm your reservation. Send a postcard with the following:

  • I am open to any two dates, either separate or consecutive, or;

  • I have preferred dates and they are (include those dates) or;

  • I have preferred dates but can be flexible if my preferences are not available.

Any requests for dates that are not a Friday/Saturday/Sunday between May 30th and September 28th, or are during the August closure, will be invalid and will not be entered in the lottery so please read all instructions before sending your postcard.

Mail reservation requests to:

Ram Island Farm
℅ Richmond Island Caretaker
1 Ram Island Farm Rd
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

Any questions about the lottery process, please feel free to send us an email at: richmond.island@blackpointcorporation.com.

If your request is selected in the lottery, you will receive a reservation confirmation email before or by May 1st. If you do not receive an email, your request was not selected. But don’t despair! You can check in as much as you like weekly for any last-minute cancellations throughout the summer by emailing the address above.