Park rangers visit with campers at the Duck Harbor Campground.
NPS photo
Duck Harbor Campground is located on Isle au Haut, a rugged island off the coast of Stonington, Maine. Remote and inaccessible to automobiles, Isle au Haut is linked to the mainland by mailboat.
You must have a reservation to camp. Camping is permitted in designated sites only, and party size is limited to six persons per site.
Campground Information:
Five lean-to shelters, three-sided with roof and floor. Dimensions are 8' tall, 8' deep, and 12.5' wide. Use of tents is limited to what can fit inside the shelters.
Fire ring
Firewood: Dead and downed wood may be collected near the campground. Please do not bring your own firewood to reduce the spread of non-native insects.
Picnic table
Composting toilet
Hand pump for water located 1,600 feet from shelters.
No pets allowed in the campground
All trash must be carried out
Checkout: 11 a.m.
Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Generator use is prohibited.
Maximum length of stay: 3 nights/4 days.
Campers are limited to one stay per calendar year.
Prepare for camping in the backcountry and pack relevant camping gear. This is not car camping.
Ferry
Isle au Haut is linked to the mainland by a ferry from Stonington. No auto ferry exists. The ferry runs year-round to the town landing. From mid-June through late September it also travels to Duck Harbor. The mailboat operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Be there at least one half hour before departure.
Check with Isle au Haut Boat Services company for schedule. Remember: If you choose to reserve a campsite when the ferry is not travelling to Duck Harbor, you must hike over 4 miles to the campground from the Isle au Haut Town Landing.
Reservations
Advance reservations are required. The season starts in mid-May lasts through mid-October. Duck Harbor Campground is very popular. Please plan your trip in advance.
