Duck Harbor Campground, located on Isle au Haut, ME 04645, offers a unique and secluded camping experience within Acadia National Park. You can reach them at (207) 288-3338 or +1 207-288-3338. As part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, it provides an exceptional wilderness retreat.
Known as one of the most challenging campgrounds to book in Acadia National Park due to its limited availability of only 5 tent sites, Duck Harbor Campground offers unparalleled peace and quiet. Each campsite features a covered, wooden platform for sleeping, enhancing the camping experience. The campground provides a fresh water pump located a short hike away.
The location is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, but it's important to note that the hiking trails on Isle au Haut are challenging. Even the "easy" trails require a good level of physical fitness, and hiking sticks are highly recommended. The rugged terrain offers a unique opportunity to experience nature's raw beauty.
Duck Harbor Campground is perfect for those seeking a truly off-the-beaten-path camping experience, away from the crowds of Mount Desert Island. Guests can expect a quiet and peaceful environment, especially during the off-season. It offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the southern half of Isle au Haut and immerse oneself in the wilderness.
If you're looking for a remote camping adventure with challenging hikes and serene surroundings, Duck Harbor Campground is an ideal destination. Be prepared for a wilderness experience and book well in advance due to limited availability.
Onsite services
Hiking
Camping fee
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
The campground is the hardest to book in Acadia National park, only 5 tent sites. The location is what makes it worthwhile. I went on a hike today and saw nature at its best and worst. The trails here are brutal. You need to be in good shape to even handle the easy trails. That is the one pictured. People were passing me by like I was standing. I do recomend a hiking stick I don't know how many it save me from slipping and falling. Loved the hike though.
Camping at Duck Harbor was one of the quietest, most peaceful experiences I have ever had. There are only 5 campsites, all with covered, wooden platforms to sleep on. In early October, right before the end of the season, none of the other four sites were occupied. There is a fresh water pump a short hike away and the hiking trails around the southern half of the island are wonderful. I could not recommend it more highly for anyone who enjoys camping off the beaten path and wants to avoid the crowds of the Mount Desert Island part of the park.
This small part of Acadia has to be one of the best National Parks in the lower 48 states. There are only five campsites on the island. You can hike rugged coastal trails all day and not see anyone. Come prepared or you will be disappointed. Some trails have thick vegetation while others are very rocky. The campsites are close to the dock so don't be afraid to bring camp chairs, wine, etc.
My adventure-loving Dad brought our family here when we were kiddos in the 1970s. Incredible beauty and escape from reality! Be sure to hit sunsets from Eben's Head. Enjoy beach peas and blueberries in mid-summer. Great mountain biking. Swimming in the ocean will make Turner Pond feel like a hot-tub! If you like the Great Outdoors, you'll love Isle au Haut! Put this place on your bucket list!
Great campground! Make your reservations! Do not worry about weather, the shelters are excellent and the amenities are just like it says online. Drinkable water, fire pits, hiking paths, etc. Check the ferry schedules. Early in the season you have to ferry to town and hike 4 miles or so. Summer season has a ferry right to the campground dock. Go early, less humans more animals.