Duck Harbor Campground

Acadia National Park, Attn: Duck Harbor Campground, Po Box 177, Bar Harbor, Maine, United States
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Duck Harbor and Duck Harbor Mountain
Shelter, picnic table and fire ring in forest and grass setting
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Covered shelter
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About Duck Harbor Campground

Duck Harbor campsites are reservable starting on April 1st at 10:00am ET. 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.

Available sites

5 total sites
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2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Cooking and Fire

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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5 Sites Available

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✨ 01, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND Hut
6 guests · Campfire
✨ 02, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND Hut
6 guests · Campfire
✨ 03, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND Hut
6 guests · Campfire
✨ 04, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND Hut
6 guests · Campfire
✨ 05, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND Hut
6 guests · Campfire

Reviews

69 reviews

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Duck Harbor Campground is a beloved destination for campers, offering stunning natural beauty, well-maintained sites, and peaceful isolation. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, hiking opportunities, and helpful rangers, with highlights including beautiful coastal trails and delicious wild berries. While some minor inconveniences like mosquitoes and water access issues were noted, the overall experience is highly recommended, making it a favorite annual tradition for many.

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4.9

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Tyler K

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September 23, 2026 Stayed at: 02, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND

Excellent camp sites, very clean bathrooms. Worth the long paddle to stay overnight here!

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Nicole T

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September 20, 2026 Stayed at: 04, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND

Fantastic campground with great access to Isle au Haut. The lean-to site was beautiful, with a wonderful view of the sunset. The compost bathrooms were really cool, too.

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Robert A

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September 17, 2026 Stayed at: 03, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND

Everything was great but the water situation needs to be improved. Is the water drinkable or not from hand pump if filtered. Testing is not that difficult and pump leaks quite a bit . Otherwise trails and hikes were wonderful.

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Rachel J

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September 14, 2026 Stayed at: 04, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND

It took us three years to finally succeed in getting a reservation at competitive Duck Harbor, but it was worth it. Be sure you check the SEASONAL dates of the ferry (we hadn't realized we were a few days past summer hours and missed the last ferry of the day by 20 minutes!), but once you get on that boat, the relaxation begins.
Predicting how much potable water we'd need (as the water pump was broken when we were there) was tricky, but we nailed it, and didn't lack for anything. It was nice that the lean-tos had protective boxes to keep the animals away. As the instructions say, this is not car camping, so mostly we packed like it was a backpacking trip. However, we did want a cooler, and overall, had more gear than we could carry on our backs or in our hands in one trip off the ferry. So we brought a rolley cart, which was only good until we reached the island. It was too bumpy to take it on the trails. So just be prepared in that way.
We loved our campsite, the fabulous hiking trails, and the quiet and calm nature of the island. It felt like a real privilege to be there.

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Jake L

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September 12, 2026 Stayed at: 05, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND

Camp 5 is the crown jewel of Duck Harbor! Beautiful, secluded campground and island

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Tom H

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September 2, 2026 Stayed at: 03, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND

Short hike from the harbor dock. Sites are clean and well maintained. Bring a saw to cut deadfall, plenty around. Great hikes on the island.

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Location & Directions for Duck Harbor Campground

Acadia National Park, Attn: Duck Harbor Campground, Po Box 177, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 United States

Elevation: 10 ft

Getting There

From the north, take I-95 to Bangor, then I-395 to Brewer, then take Rte. 15 south to Stonington. From the south, take I-95 or I-295 to Augusta, then Rte. 3 to Belfast, then Rte. 15 to Stonington.

Highway access

Duck Harbor Campground is accessible via I-95, I-395, and Rte. 15. From the north, take I-95 to I-395 and Rte. 15 south to Stonington; from the south, use I-95 or I-295 to Rte. 3 and then Rte. 15.

Near Acadia National Park

The closest entrance is: Cadillac Summit Road Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 37.7 mi · over 1 hr (65 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

11AM

Check out time

11AM

General

  • No pets allowed in the campground.
  • Campsite reservations can be made beginning at 10am on April 1.
  • The first night is June 19th and the last night is October 5th.
  • Maximum length of stay is three nights.
  • Campers are limited to one stay per calendar year.
  • Six people are permitted per campsite.
  • 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. 
  • Check with the Isle au Haut Boat Services for boat schedule. On some days, boat transportation is limited to the Isle au Haut Town Landing and does not travel to Duck Harbor, especially during October. No reservations are taken for the boat. Be there at least one half hour before departure.
  • Distance from Ranger Station to Duck Harbor Campground is ~4 miles via trail and ~5 miles via road. Distance from Duck Harbor Boat Landing to Duck Harbor Campground is approximately 300 feet.
  • Prepare for camping in the backcountry and pack relevant camping gear. This is not car camping.
  • All trash must be carried out.
  • 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.
  • All campsites must be reserved on this website (recreation.gov) or by calling 877-444-6777. Camping without a reservation is prohibited.
  • Arriving Late? You must arrive at your campsite before 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. Review them on the Fees & Cancellations tab above.

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Isle au Haut

3 mi away

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Stonington

9 mi away

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Vinalhaven

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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