Swan's Island is an unbridged, ferry-dependent island located in Downeast Maine, not far from Acadia National Park. The island is reached by a daily (multiple trips per day), year-round ferry from Bass Harbor, ME. There are roughly 425 year-round residents, but that number can triple in the summer when seasonal residents and visitors arrive.

Swan's Island town services include a Fire Department and EMS with ambulance transport. There is also a US Post Office, a modern library offering various programs and activities, and a historic lighthouse on the island. There are many hiking trails and scenic viewpoints on the island, as well as a few white sand beaches.