Notable island · Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador
American Island
American Island is an island in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador.
American Island: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this island: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit American Island
Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach American Island — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 52.45473, -55.64493. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near American Island
- Cape St. Charles · beach · Labrador · ~34 km · Must-see
- Belle Isle Northeast Light · beach · Newfoundland · ~69 km · Must-see
- Venison Island · river spot · Labrador · ~72 km · Must-see
- Stony Island · river spot · Labrador · ~74 km · Must-see
- Belle Isle · river spot · Newfoundland · ~75 km · Must-see
- Jack Fling Island · river spot · Labrador · ~1 km
- High Island · river spot · Labrador · ~3 km
- Fish Island · river spot · Labrador · ~3 km
- Herringnet Island · river spot · Labrador · ~3 km
- Harbour Island · river spot · Labrador · ~4 km
- Barren Bay · beach · Labrador · ~4 km
- Aaron Cove · beach · Labrador · ~6 km
- Aaron Island · river spot · Labrador · ~6 km
- Chapel Island · river spot · Labrador · ~6 km
- Back Cove · beach · Labrador · ~8 km
- Road Island · river spot · Labrador · ~8 km
- Back Harbour · beach · Labrador · ~8 km
- Green Island · river spot · Labrador · ~9 km
Other rivers, islands & mangroves near American Island
- Venison Island · river spot · Labrador · ~72 km · Must-see
- Stony Island · river spot · Labrador · ~74 km · Must-see
- Belle Isle · river spot · Newfoundland · ~75 km · Must-see
- Hawke Island · river spot · Labrador · ~85 km · Must-see
- Quirpon Island · river spot · Newfoundland · ~119 km · Must-see
- Island of Ponds · river spot · Labrador · ~139 km · Must-see
- Jack Fling Island · river spot · Labrador · ~1 km
- High Island · river spot · Labrador · ~3 km
- Fish Island · river spot · Labrador · ~3 km
- Herringnet Island · river spot · Labrador · ~3 km
All rivers, islands & mangroves in Newfoundland and Labrador
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit American Island?
September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near American Island?
Nearby: Cape St. Charles (beach, 34 km), Belle Isle Northeast Light (beach, 69 km), Venison Island (river spot, 72 km), Stony Island (river spot, 74 km), Belle Isle (river spot, 75 km), Jack Fling Island (river spot, 1 km).
Is American Island worth visiting?
American Island is listed as a notable island in Newfoundland and Labrador on Spotwander.