Acadia National Park - Isle au Haut

Hiking
Eighteen miles of trails offer opportunities to explore rocky shoreline, wooded uplands, marshes, bogs, and a mile-long freshwater lake. Be prepared for rough and sometimes wet trails. Bring adequate footgear, warm clothing, and raingear. Duck Harbor provides the best starting point for hiking. During the summer, a park ranger may board the ferry at the town landing to answer questions about Isle au Haut. Upon arrival to Duck Harbor, you may elect to hike with the ranger or explore on your own.

Services
A small store and post office with limited hours are located near the town landing. There are no private campgrounds.

Facilities include:

Camping Reservations
Reservation Request Form

1. Obtain a Reservation Request Form by phoning the park at 207-288-3338 (voice/TTY) or by accessing the form online (122KB PDF ). Reservation requests must be postmarked April 1 or later. Requests before April 1 will be returned without action. Telephone requests are not accepted.

2. Choosing dates:

3. One Reservation Request form reserves one site. Six people permitted per site. Larger groups need additional request forms. Only one request form and fee accepted per envelope.

Mail Reservation Request Forms and Special Use Permit fee to:

Regulations

• Accidents must be reported to park rangers if property damage or personal injury are involved.
• Hunting and trapping are prohibited.
• Firearms must be unloaded and cased or otherwise packed in such a way as to prevent use.
• Fishing is permitted in accordance with State of Maine law. A state license is required for freshwater fishing.
• The operation of any audio device that unreasonably annoys other park visitors is prohibited. Radios must be completely off between quiet hours, 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• The possession or use of fireworks or firecrackers is prohibited.
• It is illegal to be in the park when under the influence of alcohol and/or a controlled substance. The possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor (less than 21 years old) is prohibited.
• The possession, destruction, removal, or disturbance of park property or natural resources is prohibited.
• Campfires are allowed only in designated campground areas. Never leave fires unattended. During periods of high fire danger, campfires in the campground and smoking on trails may be prohibited.
• Pets must be leashed at all times while in the park and are prohibited in the campground.
• For your safety and the safety of those camping around you, store all human foods and cooking equipment in the aluminum food locker provided on the outside of the lean-to-shelter whenever you are not present. This precaution will limit the opportunity for wild animals to be attracted to your lean-to-shelter and camping site. Remember to place all garbage, including empty cans and bottles, inside the aluminum food locker. Never store food or any container with human foods in your tent or lean-to-shelter or under tarps.
• You must carry out all trash. There is no trash disposal on Isle au Haut.