Bean Island is a popular picnic and camping destination, accessible by private boat and kayak. A 1-mile loop trail circumnavigates the island, providing access to the island's beaches and rocky shores.
Bean Island, a 27-acre wooded island, is located a little over a mile west of Bean Point in Sorrento. In the early 1900s, Bean Island was used for grazing sheep and was primarily open field. In 1975, the island was put under conservation easement with the National Park Service. Now under FBC's ownership, the island will remain undeveloped and available for public use for generations to come.
Camping is allowed for one night at a time on Bean Island. For longer stays, please contact Frenchman Bay Conservancy.
The National Park Service holds the conservation easement on Bean Island.
Visit Frenchman Bay Conservancy's website for more information and a printable map.
Access to Bean Island is by private boat or paddle craft only. The closest boat launch is located at the Hancock Town Landing on Hancock Point. From here, it is 1 mile across the strait to Bean Island.
From US-1 in Hancock: turn south onto Point Road and travel 4.5 miles to Hancock Point. Turn left onto Haskins Road and follow it around the sharp bend to the right (Haskins Road becomes Bay Avenue). The Hancock Town Landing parking lot will be on the left 500 feet after the sharp right bend in the road.
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