Isle au Haut, ME
Duck Harbor Campground
Duck Harbor Campground offers just 5 tent sites on Isle au Haut, a remote island accessible only by mailboat from mainland Maine—making it one of Acadia National Park's most secluded camping experiences.
Reservations open April 1st at 10:00am ET each year and fill quickly due to the limited inventory. All sites are standard tent-only campsites with no vehicle access to the island itself.
Isle au Haut is a destination for hikers seeking rugged coastal terrain and expansive water views along primitive trails. The island also permits mountain biking on its unpaved roads, though conditions are demanding; bicycles are not provided and must be brought from the mainland.
Located within Acadia National Park, Duck Harbor draws adventurous campers looking for isolation and backcountry-style accommodations. If the remote setting doesn't suit your trip, Blackwoods Campground and Seawall Campground offer more accessible alternatives elsewhere in the park.
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How do I reserve a site at Duck Harbor Campground?
Duck Harbor Campground sites are reservable in advance starting on April 1st at 10:00am ET each year. The campground has only 5 total campsites available. No permit is required to camp here.
How do I get to Duck Harbor Campground?
Duck Harbor Campground is located on Isle au Haut, an island off the coast of Stonington, Maine that is accessible only by mailboat from the mainland. The island is not accessible by automobile, so you'll need to arrange transportation via the mailboat service.
What type of camping is available at Duck Harbor?
Duck Harbor offers 5 standard tent campsites. All sites are designed to accommodate tents only.
What activities are available on Isle au Haut?
Isle au Haut offers excellent hiking on primitive trails with views of rocky cliffs and coastal scenery. Bicycling is also allowed on the island, though it is rigorous terrain on loose rock and unpaved road—no trail biking is permitted, and you must bring your own mountain bike.