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.
About Duck Harbor Campground
Number of accommodations: 5
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
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Reviews (58)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Kristin F
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
Lucked out on getting a second night! Woo hoo.
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.
Syed Usman B
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
Amazing campground with lots of great hiking spots close by.
Jon G
VerifiedJune 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
Breathtaking. Rugged. Isolated. Quiet.
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 S
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
Campsite 4 was clean.
Not much loose wood for campfires. Consider bringing handsaw .
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.
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.
Dustin P
VerifiedOctober 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
Unbelievable setting and wonderful shelters. I'm grateful this place exists!
Michael S
VerifiedOctober 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
Incredible place to camp. Great campsite with spectacular views. Highly recommend.
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.
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.
Elevation: 10 feet
Nearby National Park
In Acadia National Park
Approximate driving time: 1 hr 5 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.
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.
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Last updated: September 7, 2026
