Deer Isle/Little Deer Isle
is thought by some to be one of Maine’s best-kept secrets. It is reached by a suspension bridge and causeway over the Eggemoggin Reach from Blue Hill Peninsula. The picturesque village of Deer Isle, on the island of Deer Isle, has no neon signs, no fast food restaurants and no crowds. The whole island is known for its art galleries and shops and is home to many artists, writers and craftspeople. The famous Haystack Mountain School of Crafts is also located on Deer Isle. The largest community on the island is Stonington where you can buy lobster “right off the boat!” And other towns with colorful names such as Sunshine and Sunset are places that are much like they were 50 years ago. Things to do on the island include canoeing and kayaking, fishing, walking, hiking, and beachcombing, or just exploring the island roads that meander around and about the bays and island inlets. Excursion boats are available to Isle au Haut, which is part of Acadia National Park, and the more upscale towns of Blue Hill and Bar Harbor are just a short drive away on the mainland.
Surrounding areas: Stonington, Maine (4.7 mi), Sargentville, Maine (5.4 mi), Brooklin, Maine (6.4 mi), Brooksville, Maine (8.5 mi), Isle au Haut, Maine (10.5 mi), North Haven/Vinalhaven Islands, Maine (11.8 mi), Islesboro, Maine (12.8 mi)
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Deer Isle/Little Deer Isle Vacation Rentals
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Deer Isle/Little Deer Isle Weather & Climate
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"Downeast Maine," along the Atlantic Seacoast, has a variable climate that can change quickly at any time. This area, which includes the Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island, has four distinct seasons where summer temperatures can range from 45 degrees F to 85 degrees F. Fog is quite common during the summer months, as well, but there is also plenty of sunshine. Spring and fall temperatures vary from 30 degrees F to 70 degrees F. You may also encounter rain in any month, and ice storms are regular in the winter and early spring. The Maine coastal climate is ranked second to only the Pacific Northwest in annual precipitation. Average annual rainfall is 48 inches and average annual snowfall is 61 inches. Snow tends to melt quickly along the coast - more continuous snow can be found inland.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
31°F |
10°F |
4.06 in. |
38°F |
| February |
33°F |
12°F |
3.01 in. |
36°F |
| March |
42°F |
22°F |
4.38 in. |
38°F |
| April |
52°F |
32°F |
4.45 in. |
44°F |
| May |
64°F |
42°F |
4.18 in. |
50°F |
| June |
73°F |
51°F |
3.88 in. |
56°F |
| July |
79°F |
57°F |
3.20 in. |
60°F |
| August |
77°F |
55°F |
3.01 in. |
63°F |
| September |
69°F |
48°F |
4.10 in. |
58°F |
| October |
58°F |
38°F |
4.33 in. |
55°F |
| November |
46°F |
30°F |
4.74 in. |
52°F |
| December |
35°F |
17°F |
4.31 in. |
44°F |
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Deer Isle/Little Deer Isle Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Hancock County Bar Harbor airport (BHB) located about 22 miles northeast of Deer Isle-Little Deer Isle in Bar Harbor, Maine, the Knox County Regional airport (RKD) located approximately 23 miles west of Deer Isle-Little Deer Isle in Rockland, Maine, the Bangor International airport (BGR) located roughly 41 miles north of Deer Isle-Little Deer Isle in Bangor, Maine, the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located around 53 miles northwest of Deer Isle-Little Deer Isle in Waterville, Maine, and finally the Augusta State airport (AUG) located about 55 miles west of Deer Isle-Little Deer Isle in Augusta, Maine.
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Deer Isle/Little Deer Isle Attractions
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| | | Water Parks |
| Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 21.3 mi. | | | Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 101.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Island Country Club | Sunset | ME | 2.0 mi. | | | Castine Golf Club | Castine | ME | 13.2 mi. | | | Northport Golf Club | Northport | ME | 16.1 mi. | | | Causeway Club | Southwest Harbor | ME | 17.9 mi. | | | Goose River Golf Club | Rockport | ME | 19.7 mi. | | | Northeast Harbor Golf Club | Northeast Harbor | ME | 19.8 mi. | | | Searsport Pines Golf Course | Searsport | ME | 20.1 mi. | | | Rockland Golf Club | Rockland | ME | 23.1 mi. | | | Bar Harbor Golf Course | Ellsworth | ME | 24.1 mi. | | | Bucksport Golf Club | Bucksport | ME | 25.5 mi. | | | Kebo Valley Club | Bar Harbor | ME | 25.8 mi. | | | White Birches Country Club | Ellsworth | ME | 26.1 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 19.2 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 88.7 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 95.4 mi. | | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 96.5 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 100.9 mi. | | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 101.7 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 105.3 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 109.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Fort Point State Park | | ME | 17.6 mi. | | | Camden Hills State Park | | ME | 17.9 mi. | | | Moose Point State Park | | ME | 19.3 mi. | | | Owls Head State Park | | ME | 20.2 mi. | | | Lamoine State Park | | ME | 24.8 mi. | | | Lake Saint George State Park | | ME | 35.4 mi. | | | Damariscotta Lake State Park | | ME | 38.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland | ME | 23.0 mi. | (Art) | | L.C. Bates Museum | Hinckley | ME | 56.9 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
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