It is a great spot, but it does get a lot of use by the locals. On a Friday night in July I could not find a legal site and sharing a site was a little sketchy. There was some strange activities going on at one beach....

The sites that have walk in access are used by local young adults for partying, so the sites that are water access only are better.

I would recommend off peak times if you desire solitude.

The Department of Conservation responds to Sim's comments:

We acknowledge Sim's comments about heavy use, and sometimes inappropiate use, of beach areas at certain times (particularly around the peak summer holidays, like the 4th of July). To address this issue, next year the Bureau of Parks and Lands will deploy rangers on site during heavy use periods, and we will monitor use of campsites. We expect the situation to improve appreciably with a visible presence. That said, it is reasonable to assume significant use on those special summer weekends. Those seeking solitude would be wise to go during the week, or at off-peak times. The high-use times are fairly predictable, and they don't crowd the calendar too much. A couple of friends and I enjoyed an early evening swim at Schoodic beach on a perfectly beautiful friday in early August this year, and we practically had the whole beach to ourselves, sharing it only with a young mother and her child. So there are still lots of times when you can experience remoteness and solitude at this fantastic beach even in high summer. If you'd like some indication of the best times to go, call Chuck Simpson, Eastern Region Lands Manager, at our Old Town office at 827-1818.

David Soucy, Director, Bureau of Parks and Lands