Sorry, there is no facility for camping on any of the Isles of Shoals. The Oceanic Hotel first opened in 1873 and has been the site of summer conferences for the last 100 years. The conferences are run by the Star Island Corporation , founded by members of the Universalist Unitarian Church and Congregational churches. For information on upcoming conferences, availability and rates, check their website. Also owned by the Star Island Corporation, Appledore is leased to Cornell and the University of New Hampshire for their summer marine biology programs.
Students live in dorms on the island, and there is a wide variety of classes available.
Click here for details. Born in Portsmouth, NH, Celia moved to the Isles with her family at the age of 4 and lived much of her life there. Her poetry became very popular in the second half of the 19th century. For much more information, visit Celia's Circle . There is a fee for visitors and a significant walk from the boat along dirt roads.