Duck Harbor Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from mid-May through mid-October, though the mailboat to Duck Harbor Landing only runs mid-June through late September. All reservations for the season are released April 1 at 10:00am ET through Recreation.gov.

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About

Duck Harbor Campground sits on the western shore of Isle au Haut, a rugged island within Acadia National Park accessible only by mailboat from Stonington or private boat. The campground features five primitive campsites, each equipped with a lean-to shelter, fire ring, picnic table, and food storage locker. This remote location offers unparalleled solitude and access to approximately 18 miles of primitive hiking trails showcasing rocky coastal cliffs, wooded uplands, marshes, and Long Pond. The island's terrain is challenging, with steep, rocky trails that provide stunning views of coastal scenery. Bicycling is allowed on unpaved roads but is very rigorous on loose rock. The campground operates seasonally with composting toilets and limited water availability. Campers must pack out all trash and are limited to a three-night stay with a maximum of six people per site. Dead and downed wood may be collected near the campground for fires. Reservations are required and all sites for the entire season are released simultaneously on April 1 at 10:00am ET through Recreation.gov. The mailboat to Duck Harbor Landing operates only during peak season, typically mid-June through late September, while year-round service is available to the Town Landing located several miles away.

Directions

Isle au Haut is inaccessible by car. From Stonington, take the Isle au Haut mailboat to Duck Harbor Landing (mid-June through late September only) or to Town Landing year-round. From the north, take I-95 to Bangor, then I-395 to Brewer, then Route 15 south to Stonington. From the south, take I-95 or I-295 to Augusta, then Route 3 to Belfast, then Route 15 to Stonington.