Duck Harbor Campground

Plan to Bring or Treat All of Your Water

There is no potable water source at Duck Harbor Campground. Plan ahead to treat the water or bring enough potable water for the duration of your stay. 

 

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 am.
• Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 8 am. 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-June lasts through mid-October. Duck Harbor Campground is very popular. Please plan your trip in advance.

For more information on the island, visit our Isle au Haut page.

 

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Basic Information

Duck Harbor Campground is located on Isle au Haut, a rugged island off the coast of Stonington, Maine. This campground has five sites with lean-to shelters and is a great launch point for paddling excursions. Remote and inaccessible to automobiles, Isle au Haut is linked to the mainland by mailboat.

TOTAL SITES: 5

Electric Hookups: 0

RV Only: 0

Tent Only: 5

Walk to/Boat to: 5

Group: 0

Horse: 0

Other: 0

Campground Features

Amenities

Cell Phone Reception

No

Internet Connectivity

No

Trash/Recycling Collection

No

Food Storage Lockers

Yes, Seasonal

Camp Store

No

Ice for Sale

No

Firewood for Sale

No

Staff On Site

Yes, Seasonal

Amphitheater

No

Laundry

No

Dump Station

No

Potable Water

Potable Water - Seasonal

Fire/Stove Policy

Each site has a fire ring. 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.

Toilet Types

• Composting Toilets - seasonal

Shower Types

• None

Operating Hours & Seasons

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Fees

Tent/Shelter Non-Electric

Fee/per night maximum number of people: 6

$20.00

Contact Information & Directions

Email Address

Send this campground an email

Phone number (Voice)

207-335-5551

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 177
Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Physical Address

Acadia National Park, Attn: Duck Harbor Campground, PO Box 177
Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Directions

Isle au Haut and Duck Harbor Campground are inaccessible by car. Campers may boat in to Duck Harbor, or take the Isle au Haut mailboat from Stonington. Check with the Isle au Haut Boat Services for boat schedule. Boat transportation may be limited especially at the beginning and end of the season.

Additional Information & Regulations

Additional Information

There is a ranger station 4 miles from the campground but only 0.3 miles from the Isle au Haut Town Landing. The ranger station is open mid-April to mid-October, when there are rangers on Isle au Haut for the season. While the rangers are typically out in the field and not at the ranger station during most of the day, the lobby remains open, allowing visitors access to maps, reading material, water, and the only public restroom in town.

There is a small, traditional village near the Isle au Haut Town Landing where one can find a general store, seasonal gift shop, a seasonal food shack, and post office.

Regulations

No pets allowed in the campground.
Maximum length of stay is three nights.
Campers are limited to one stay per calendar year.
Six people are permitted per campsite.
All trash must be carried out.
Please do not bring your own firewood to reduce the spread of non-native insects.
Check-in time and check-out time is 11:00am
All campsites must be reserved. Camping without a reservation is prohibited.
Arriving Late? You must arrive at your campsite before 11:00am check-out time on the day after your scheduled arrival date. If you cannot arrive by that time, you must call [phone] or you will be marked a No Show and incur fees.
Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Generator use is prohibited.

More about regulations

Reservations

Reservations are required to camp at Duck Harbor Campground. Reservations are available 7 months in advance of the reservation date. All reservations are released at 10 am April 1 for the entire season.

Reservations

Image Gallery

A park ranger and three other adults stand by a wood wayside with area information and directions

You can paddle to your site, or walk in from this trailhead.
Ashley L. Conti/Friends of Acadia

Accessibility Information

ADA Information - Duck Harbor Campground and facilities are not accessible. Terrain is uneven, and shelters have a stepped entrance.

Wheelchair Access - Isle au Haut and Duck Harbor Campground are not wheelchair-accessible. Terrain is rocky and uneven, and trails are narrow.

RV & Trailer Information - RVs and trailers are not allowed in Duck Harbor Campground.

RV Allowed - No

Trailer Allowed - No

Classification - This campground is a designated primitive campsite.