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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
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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
Emily S
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
What a fantastic two nights camping at Duck Harbor! The rangers were so helpful at our arrival. We had major rain when we arrived off the boat, but the lean-tos were great and made it so that we could still enjoy camping. The trails are incredibly maintained and marked. The hiking is perfect on the island. In some ways, it’s better than the main parts of the park because there are way fewer people. We will definitely be back for another stay!
Taylor B
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
We had the most epic time at duck harbor!! We got there on the 11 AM ferry, set up camp, and hiked all over the island. What an amazing island!! We loved that firewood was provided, and the rangers were very nice and helpful. This is one of the best places I've ever camped in my life. Thank you for an amazing experience!
Huda G
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
AMAZING CAMPGROUND.
Make sure to bring jugs for water however so that you don't have to make the 20-minute hike in the darkness of night.
Daniel R
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
Bring plenty of bug spray.
Mufaddal J
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
The camp ranger was very informative and accommodating. The campsites were beautiful! One of the coolest places that I have been.
Linda N
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
There had just been a big rain before we got there so things were a little wet and muddy but the hiking on the island is fantastic!! Nice shoreline hikes with incredible views!! Well worth the trip!
Kristan R
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
Amazing location! Rangers were very nice and answered any questions I had. I hope I get the opportunity to return next year.
Laura L
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
Beautiful!
Michael D
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
Staying at Duck Harbor is a privilege and a treat: easy camping in the Adirondack shelters, quick access to gorgeous trails leading to stunning, remote scenery, and relatively few other visitors with whom to share it all. The campground even has conveniences: composting toilets (kept very clean) a well for drinking water just down the road, metal toolboxes for stashing food, picnic tables and fire rings. Firewood is available just down the trail. The Rangers at Isle au Haut are dedicated to taking care of the campground and the many miles of trails in the park and are welcoming hosts. There's not much to do here but hike and enjoy the place, so if you need to be entertained, it may not be the place for you, but for self-sufficient visitors, it's perfect.
keith m
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
One of a kind
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.
