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Chuck, posted 9/7/2009 We just spent a Labor Day Weekend night anchored just north of Little Snow. There were many boats in attendance. The Portland Yacht Club was well represented. One family occupied one of the three campsites on the island.
There is plenty of protected anchoring space all around the Island.
Famous mariner Dodge Morgan owns and lives on Snow Island. He was seen visiting a beautiful and gi-normous 54 foot sloop anchored just between Snow Island and Little Snow the evening we were there.
Peter Brenton, posted 7/14/2009 What a spot, a couple of moorings (unknown ownership) that seem to be picked up at random, but the clay bottom set our danfoth tight as a rock. With 3' draft, we anchored (with two anchors) right inside the circle of islands, but I think it was still 12' or more of depth at low tide within that area (exact number not known, we could not see bottom). Four osprey kept constant company, there's a nest on Little Snow Is. with at least one chick. Also saw Terns, Great Blue Heron, Eiders, etc. The site is pleasant, and there's a fire pit on the north end of the Island (another site at the SW tip was occupied, so we did not see it). Several big boats came and went in the two days we were there. More on weekends, obviously.
Please take out what you bring, and better yet, bring a trash bag and get rid of what others left behind. That said, we saw no broken glass, a clean campsite, if well used.
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.
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.
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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.
