Duck Harbor Campground

Overview

Duck Harbor Campground is located on Isle au Haut, a rugged island off the coast of Stonington, Maine. This campground has five sites with lean-to shelters and is a great launch point for paddling excursions. Remote and inaccessible to automobiles, Isle au Haut is linked to the mainland by mailboat.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

5 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

207-335-5551

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Duck Harbor Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• West Shore Loop TrailHike · 4.1 mi long · 8.6 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by Maine Coast Heritage Trust.

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• South Loop TrailHike · 1.2 mi long · 8.9 mi from camp

  A loop trail maintained by Maine Coast Heritage Trust.

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• East Loop Loop TrailHike · 3.5 mi long · 9.3 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by Maine Coast Heritage Trust.

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Rivers and rafting

• Swim Echo Lake BeachPaddling and rafting · 25.2 mi from camp

  Echo Lake Beach is a popular, freshwater swimming area on the southern end of Echo Lake. National Park Service

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• Paddle Echo LakePaddling and rafting · 26.0 mi from camp

  Launch at Ikes Point to explore Echo Lake by boat. National Park Service

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• Paddle Long PondPaddling and rafting · 24.1 mi from camp

  Explore Acadia's longest pond by boat. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Duck Harbor MountainPeak · 262 ft · 0.4 mi from campShow on map
• Western HeadPeak · 118 ft · 1.0 mi from campShow on map
• Vinal FallsWaterfall · 10.2 mi from camp

  An unusual tidal waterfall that forms as a constriction in a tidal narrows, which only exists temporarily. OpenStreetMap

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Climbing and snow sports

• Camden Snow BowlSkiing and snowshoeing · 27.4 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.