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Acadia National Park, Attn: Duck Harbor Campground, PO Box 177, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 18, 2025
Table Of Contents
Campground Overview
Introduction
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.
Campsite Details
Amenities
Toilets
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Food Storage Lockers
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.
Rates & Fees
Tent/Shelter Non-Electric
Fee/per night maximum number of people: 6
Rules & Regulations
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.Regulations Overview
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 (207) 335-5551 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.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Isle au Haut and Duck Harbor Campground are not wheelchair-accessible. Terrain is rocky and uneven, and trails are narrow.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
RVs and trailers are not allowed in Duck Harbor Campground.
RV Maximum Length
0
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.
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
Duck Harbor Campground and facilities are not accessible. Terrain is uneven, and shelters have a stepped entrance.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
No Roads
Classifications
Designated Primitive Campsites
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