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Sandy Pines Campground offers both tent and RV sites where pets are welcome throughout the property. Located near Kennebunkport, this campground maintains clean, well-groomed grounds with sites that provide varying levels of privacy. The tent sites in the marsh area provide scenic views though some campers note they lack shade trees. All pet-friendly accommodations include fire rings and picnic tables, with many sites featuring full hookups for RVs. The bathrooms are exceptionally clean with private shower facilities that receive consistent praise from visitors. Dogs must remain leashed within the campground, and waste stations are available throughout the property.
Goose Rocks Beach, just 1.5 miles from Sandy Pines, allows leashed dogs during specific hours, providing an excellent exercise option for pets. Several nearby nature preserves including the Tyler Preserve and Emmitt Smith Preserve offer pet-friendly hiking trails with clear water access points. The campground's salt marsh provides direct kayaking access where dogs can accompany owners on water adventures. For RV campers with pets, Bayley's Camping Resort and Wild Acres RV Resort also accommodate dogs with similar leash policies and waste disposal requirements. During summer months when temperatures can exceed 90 degrees, the shaded sites at Hemlock Grove Campground and Red Apple Campground offer better options for camping with heat-sensitive breeds. Local veterinary services are available in Kennebunkport and Biddeford for emergency pet care needs.
"Beautiful setting, lots of trees, bordering on beautiful marsh area. Many different types of campsites: rent, RV, seasonal RV, cottages, glamping tents and cabins etc."
"Dogs are welcome. Big rig friendly. Very close to attractions and restaurants and stores. We will be back next year with friends. We camped in our Minnie Winnie travel trailer."
"We like to stay in the “south section” which tends to have less kids because it is farther away from the “action.”"
"Right next to the road. So yes lots of family glamping fun. But not for those looking for a more visceral Maine camping experience."
"There are lots of amenities in the campground like a basketball court, Wiffle ball field, horseshoes, badminton, playgrounds, arcade, swimming pools and hot tub, group bonfire, and dog park."
"There is a small, but very well-kept dog park. On top of all that there is pinball, Pac-Man, and pool table! "
from $100 - $145 / night
Check Availability"Spent three nights in a nice sized, quiet spot, on the camps’ outside loop. The park is well located, near the beach, shopping, and with access to Portland."
"This adult only campground is peaceful and quiet, with the sounds of birds and the trees being the main thing you hear - it is quite relaxing. "
"Great campground, it is walking distance to Old Orchard beach and has large sites. Many family activities including fishing, 2 pools, a dog park, and a snack shack."
"Lots of barking dogs."
from $63 / night
Check Availability"This was a nicely shaded and quiet park, even with kids running around. There was a nice pool for the kiddos, as well as kayaks and water toys for the pond, which looks like a lake."
"Extremely crowded, close sites, and heavy car traffic in walking and bike areas. Sun night was way quieter than Fri and Sat night."
from $60 - $400 / night
Check Availability"Great huge campground only a walk to the beach from one entrance. Train goes by close to sites near beach access! Most sites are gravel.. clean clean clean"
"And of course the beach was walking distance which was the biggest draw for us. If you have little ones, time your beach trips with low tide. The waves crash pretty hard at high tide."
"They allowed me to drive around and look at the other campsites as I was needing a site with limited/no tree coverage."
"Nice pool; playground for kids, can walk to old orchard; or they have a bus also!"
"This campground is located near Kennebunkport in Arundel, Maine. Campsites are well-spaced and have level asphalt pads. Ours came with picnic table and fire pit."
"Price was a little high, but the location was great and the amenities made it a very worthwhile trip!"
"Campground is beautifully set in the woods off of main road . Our site was towards camp store and road so had a bit of road noise but wasn’t bad . Sites are spacious , level , with gravel pads ."
"Maine Diner was fantastic! WiFi worked great, cable tv also. No pool but the beach is nearby."
from $44 - $58 / night
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ScoutThe grounds are well maintained with flowers planted everywhere. Staff is extra friendly. Bathrooms and showers could use updating but were spotless. Very pet friendly with dog park, agility equipment, dog pond and dog wash.
GuideWe stayed At Wakeda Campground overnight during a trip from Maine back to Long Island, NY. It was located very close off of 95 and allows pets. We were overwhelmed by the beautiful massive forest. The campground was splendid with old tall, pine trees everywhere. They offered electric, water, and sewer hook up, trading post that had camping goods and snacks, WiFi hotspot, pool table, and lounging area. They also had a game room, miniature golf, coffee shop and dog park.
The first campsite they assigned to us was very secluded but unfortunately, we were coming in during a major rainstorm. That site was a little flooded so we chose another. It still had beautiful trees surrounding it but not as secluded from neighbors. There are also many seasonal campers there but all of their sites were beautifully decorated with flowers and such. Everyone was friendly that we encountered during our stay.
We had bathrooms located near our site. They were four separate bathrooms that had a sink and toilet and were clean. They did offer showers in another area but I did not use them.
Walking around we saw wild turkeys, bunnies, and a hummingbird. It would have been great if they offered a nature trail in the campground since the forest was so beautiful. There were paths that went into the woods but they were marked for employees only.
The next day we wanted to go for a hike before we hit the road. Unfortunately, the state parks near the campsite do not allow dogs during late Spring to early Fall. Using our Bring Fido App, we found Rails to Trails nearby that we could bring our dog and hiking cat. We did the Salisbury Point Ghost Trail that was nice and shady, though flat, but a nice leisurely walk for all of us.
RangerConsider the Thousand Trails membership when booking this site. Our annual membership fees basically covered what it would cost to camp here for two weeks.
The campground has good proximity to Orchard Beach and Portland. However, the spots are pretty tight, and the WiFi is awful away from the registration office. We were in the wooded area, but those camping on the outskirts seemed able to utilize their Starlink.
The dog park and pool were small but nice. The bathroom facilities were pretty good, though they weren't cleaned as often as they should be.
ScoutGreat campground, it is walking distance to Old Orchard beach and has large sites. Many family activities including fishing, 2 pools, a dog park, and a snack shack.
GuideThe Chocorua KOA is a great campground with super friendly staff, a variety of sites and lots of activities and things to do for everyone in the family.
We stayed with two other families on pull-through full hook-up sites 43, 45, and 47. Although we were on the main road, we really enjoyed these sites. They were wooded and in a central location close to the playgrounds, pavilion, beach and nature trails. Site 45 was pretty narrow but the other two sites had a bit more space so we mostly used 43 and 47 to hang out. We especially loved that the pull-through road behind our sites was not a main access road so we had a nice long stretch of road that was just for us. We played games and the kids road bikes without having to worry about cars driving through.
There are also a lot of really nice tent sites along the water, cabins, teepees, lodges and great areas for groups to camp. They are fairly strict with quiet hours so it is a very quiet campground at night.
The facilities are nice and clean. The pavilion and fire pit area are a nice place to gather with games and a mining station to enjoy. There are two playgrounds for little and big kids. The bathrooms are quite dated but clean. The pool is freezing cold so the kids didn’t swim much. The beach area is small and not deep enough to swim but the kids enjoyed playing in the sand and water. There are a lot of options for boat rentals- paddle boats, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and row boats. There is a beautiful board walk that leads through the marsh to a system of short nature trails. We really enjoyed walking the trails though some need a lot of work due to fallen trees and overgrowth. There were also a lot of free activities for the kids like crafts, wagon rides and games with a full schedule of events. You really never have to leave this campground!
This is also an incredibly dog-friendly campground with a fun dog park, a special swimming pond just for dogs and doggie day care available. This is one of the most pet loving campgrounds we’ve ever camped in and our pup loved it!!
We had a great trip and will definitely be back!
TravelerLarge campsites, clean amenities, nice dog park, great store with everything you need and located near like Winni.
TravelerI came here last year with my dog. We only stayed two nights. It was his first time camping, so I made a note in my reservation request that I'd like a fairly remote site - just in case he got loud. They put me in the perfect site, near the dog park (they have a dog park!). When the forecast changed to thunderstorms, they let me switch my dates without any hassle. The location is convenient for Newburyport, Portsmouth, and the Seacoast. We ended up having a lovely stay.
Just a note, I took my dog for a walk around the campground and noticed that many of the other sites were rather close together - including the cabins. Some people don't mind, and even enjoy, close neighbors. If you're like me, however, you'll want to ask for a more remote site.
One more thing to note; I booked through Rover Pass and ended up paying them a fee. Next time I'll contact the park directly.
I'm looking forward to another trip soon!
GuideAbsolutely beautiful! Clean, quiet, had a shaded site near the dog park which was awesome for us with our pups
TravelerNice clean camp ground. Beautiful dog park with agility course. Restrooms were clean and centrally located.
Biddeford sits at the edge of southern Maine's coastal marshlands, where inland forest transitions to Atlantic shorelines. The region experiences warm summer days averaging 78°F, though evenings often drop to 55-60°F even in July. The Saco River watershed creates diverse camping conditions with inland forest sites generally offering more shade than coastal locations, which can be essential during summer camping trips.
Kayaking access points: The salt marsh at Sandy Pines Campground offers direct water entry. "We love this place and the staff as well. The back end of the campground is a salt marsh, campers can put in canoes and kayaks right from the campground," notes Steve K. For paddlers, the launch area provides sheltered waters protected from ocean swells.
Mountain biking trails: The Tyler Preserve and Emmitt Smith Preserve trail systems connect directly to some campgrounds. "For those so inclined, there is great mountain biking either through the Tyler Preserve down to Cape Porpoise or North through the Emmitt Smith Preserve," explains Joe R. These trails feature packed dirt surfaces with moderate technical sections suitable for intermediate riders.
Downtown beach access: Paradise Park Resort provides convenient shuttle service to Old Orchard Beach. "Walking distance to Old Orchard Beach, this campground has something for everyone. A shuttle will take you to the town beach or you can walk/ride bikes the .25 miles," shares Jessica S. The shuttle runs hourly during daytime operation.
Private shower facilities: Old Orchard Beach Campground receives consistent praise for bathroom cleanliness. "Wonderful showers and very accommodating staff. There is a fantastic Mexican restaurant we ate at twice, less than a mile away," reports April C. The individual shower rooms include changing areas with hooks for belongings.
Quiet adult-only options: Wild Duck Adult Campground provides a peaceful alternative to family-oriented parks. "This adult only campground is peaceful and quiet, with the sounds of birds and the trees being the main thing you hear - it is quite relaxing," shares Heather C. The campground maintains quiet hours strictly enforced after 10pm.
Fall season camping: Several campgrounds remain open through mid-October for foliage viewing. "We stayed here to see the fall colors. The park is laid out very nice. The sites are nice size with gravel. They are under trees so we could watch the colors change," explains Marilea G. about Sandy Pines. Fall weekends typically see temperatures in the 60s with less crowded conditions than summer.
Site spacing varies significantly: The area campgrounds range from spacious to very compact. At Bayley's Camping Resort, "Depending on your site location you may get more privacy than if you stay in the big rig sites. The wooded sites tend to be more private and less loud," advises Claire T. Many reviewers note that premium sites with better spacing cost 25-30% more.
Beach proximity tradeoffs: Campgrounds advertising "beachfront" locations often have actual barriers. At Wild Acres RV Resort, "The campground map is missing the train tracks that are between the campground and the ocean. The trains all blow there horn and you will hear it if your at one of the site 'by the ocean'," warns Bryan.
Seasonal variations: Summer weekends bring significantly higher occupancy and noise levels. "We visited in the off-season but can only image the park gets pretty busy especially in the front section where the swimming pool, arcade, camp store, and other activities are located," notes Nancy W. about Old Orchard Beach Campground. Weekday camping, particularly in June or September, offers more tranquility.
Marsh area tent sites: The wetland-adjacent areas provide natural exploration opportunities. "We had a tent site at Sandy Pines that was a bit small, and we were a bit closer to the people in the sites on each side than we would have liked, but overall, we had a good stay. We could hear the ocean from our site and had a nice view of the marsh area behind us," shares Michelle.
Campground shuttle services: Several parks offer transportation to beaches. At Wild Acres RV Resort, "You will definitely want to take the short drive (or the free shuttle service offered at the campground) to the nearby beach and visit the beachy boardwalk town of Old Orchard Beach," advises Nancy W.
Insect preparation: Marsh proximity means significant mosquito populations. At Hemlock Grove Campground, "The mosquitoes were pesky so bring repellent. There is a good food truck right here and a little camp store," warns Gayle M. Evening activities may require long sleeves and repellent, particularly in June and early July.
Full hookup availability: Most pet-friendly campgrounds near Biddeford offer water, electric and sewer. "Our gravel site was perfectly level with no potholes and the roads leading to our site were easy to navigate in our 45' motorhome. The patio was gravel and there was some grass between campsites," notes Nancy W.
Seasonal camping options: For extended stays with pets, Red Apple Campground caters to longer-term visitors. "This campground is mostly filled with permanent residents. Many units have built decks and added sunrooms," observes Pam R. Seasonal rates run May through October with monthly discounts available.
Site selection importance: Choose back sections for quieter stays with pets. "We stay in the 'south section' which tends to have less kids because it is farther away from the 'action.' Plus, it is close to the Little River Complex which is an adult-only section with pool, hot tubs, café, bathhouse, and laundry," recommends Nancy W. about Bayley's Camping Resort.
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