Isle au Haut, Maine
Remote Acadia outpost in Penobscot Bay
Overview
Key Facts
What Isle au Haut Is Known For
Isle au Haut Local Highlights
Things to Do
Living in Isle au Haut
Ferry schedules, weather, and limited utilities shape daily life. Supplies and services come from Stonington.
Weather & Seasons
summer
Breezy, 55-70 F
winter
Windy and cold, 15-35 F
spring
Foggy and cool, 40-55 F
fall
Crisp, 45-60 F with ocean sunsets
How to Get There
Board the Isle au Haut mail boat in Stonington; private boats must respect limited anchorage and park rules.
Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.
Satellite preview
Isle au Haut outline
Outdoor Recreation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Isle au Haut known for?
Isle au Haut is known for its remote Acadia National Park district with less-visited oceanfront hikes and Duck Harbor campsites, dramatic granite headlands facing open ocean, and the scenic mail boat ride from Stonington.
How do you get to Isle au Haut?
Isle au Haut is reached by the daily mail boat from Stonington, which carries passengers and freight. Private boats must respect limited anchorage and park rules.
What activities are available on Isle au Haut?
Isle au Haut offers hiking the Duck Harbor loop and Eben's Head for big-water views, backcountry camping at the handful of reserved Duck Harbor sites, exploring the village with its landing, store, and lighthouse overlooks, and birding along granite shores.