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GeneralThere 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.
About Duck Harbor Campground
Number of accommodations: 5
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Reviews (48)
What Guests Are Saying
Duck Harbor Campground offers a unique and well-maintained camping experience with stunning coastal trails and beautiful natural surroundings. The rangers are helpful and the abundance of wild berries adds to the charm. However, visitors should note that bikes cannot be unloaded at the Duck Harbor dock, and the water source is a rustic pump requiring a bit of a walk.
What Guests Are Saying
Duck Harbor Campground offers a unique and well-maintained camping experience with stunning coastal trails and beautiful natural surroundings. The rangers are helpful and the abundance of wild berries adds to the charm. However, visitors should note that bikes cannot be unloaded at the Duck Harbor dock, and the water source is a rustic pump requiring a bit of a walk.
Review Summary
Tyler G
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
Absolutely gorgeous, even in the rain! But man....those mosquitoes. We've done loads of backpacking and camping across the US and this is the worst the skeeters have ever been (especially for mid September!). We doubled up on picaridin and DEET, and even so we ended up with bites on our heads, fingers, and ankles. I definitely recommend mosquito netting.
Aaron B
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
Amazing hikes. I set-up camp first, allowing the day hikers a chance to head out before me. I probably gave them a 60 minute head start. I ended up hiking for 5 hours without seeing another person.
Jon S
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
Campsite 4 was clean.
Not much loose wood for campfires. Consider bringing handsaw .
Nancy H
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
A wonderful experience on the mailboat with porpoises and seals spotted. The dock is an easy off and on. The sunset was spectacular along with the stars from our campsite #3. Duck Mountain was worth the scramble. Ebens loop totally recommended.
Driftwood is great firewood so bring a pack saw.
Jon G
VerifiedJune 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
Breathtaking. Rugged. Isolated. Quiet.
Syed Usman B
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
Amazing campground with lots of great hiking spots close by.
Kristin F
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
The rangers were great! The shelters and outhouses exceeded expectation - wonderfully maintained. Such a great to be able to stay at Duck Harbor.
Kristin F
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
Lucked out on getting a second night! Woo hoo.
Justin P
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
This is the best camp site we’ve ever stayed at! Tons of space and amazing views!
Peter E
VerifiedAugust 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
Amazing place!
Location Duck Harbor Campground
Address:
Acadia National Park, Attn: Duck Harbor Campground, Po Box 177
Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.0282 / -68.6531
Elevation: 10 feet
Policies & Rules
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No pets allowed in the campground. |
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Campsite reservations can be made beginning at 10am on April 1. |
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The first night is June 19th and the last night is October 5th. |
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Maximum length of stay is three nights. |
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Campers are limited to one stay per calendar year. |
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Six people are permitted per campsite. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Prepare for camping in the backcountry and pack relevant camping gear. This is not car camping. |
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All trash must be carried out. |
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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. |
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All campsites must be reserved on this website (recreation.gov) or by calling 877-444-6777. Camping without a reservation is prohibited. |
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Check-in time and check-out time is 11:00am |
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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. Review them on the Fees & Cancellations tab above. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralThere 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.
