Sanctuary Guidelines for Sampsons Island

For your safety and to avoid conflicts with wildlife, we ask that you please:

  • Leave everything as you find it, and do not pick or collect items
  • Remain on the trails at all times to protect plants, animals, and yourself
  • Leave pets at home
  • Refrain from running, bike riding, or driving motorized vehicles
  • Refrain from fishing, hunting, or trapping 
  • Refrain from launching, operating, or retrieving drones or other remote-controlled aerial vehicles
  • Enjoy snacks or picnics in designated areas, and carry out all trash
  • Do not smoke