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Lakeside Pines Campground accommodates pets on sites that border Long Lake, with a private beach area where many seasonal campers bring their dogs for water access. Pets must be leashed throughout the campground, particularly at the shoreline where families often gather with children. Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins offers varied pet-friendly accommodations including tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, and select cabins where pets are permitted for an additional fee. Bathrooms remain exceptionally clean despite the pet-friendly status. The pond is crystal clear and provides excellent swimming opportunities for both people and dogs. Most pet-friendly campgrounds near Bridgton maintain similar pet policies requiring leashes no longer than 6 feet, proof of current vaccinations, and restricting dogs from indoor common areas.
Dogs are welcome on the beaches at many campgrounds near Bridgton, though typically must remain leashed even when swimming. Long Lake provides excellent opportunities for dogs who enjoy water, with many sites offering direct lake access. Trickey Pond at Loon's Haven Family Campground is noted for its exceptional water clarity and is accessible to leashed pets. The White Mountain National Forest lies within 30 minutes of most Bridgton campgrounds, offering extensive pet-friendly hiking trails. Pet owners should be prepared for the variable Maine weather, which can become cool at night even in summer months. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours beginning at 10:00 pm, which applies to barking dogs as well. Naples Campground has specific breed restrictions that some campers have found objectionable, while Colonial Mast Campground maintains a more inclusive pet policy.
"Sebego Lake SP does Not allow pets. I suggeat looking for a care taker fir your dog It specifically tells you this when you try to reserve a campsite . the Day use area does allow dogs . leashed . "
"Sebago Lake State Park is close to Portland, Maine and neighboring towns. Nice to be close to home so the drive to arrive isn’t so long. Nice scenery and helpful staff. An enjoyable weekend."
from $25 - $30 / night
Check Availability"If you bring yoyr own kayaks there is a ruver with a take out close to the campground. U could walk back or drive in with a truck for pick up! This place is amazing! Will continue to go every year!"
"Perfect spot to relax and get away from everything. Great amount of amenities and privacy."
"Long Lake, Maine. Some lakeside sites. Lots of wooded sites with easy access to the lake. A few local permanent campers."
"The lake is gorgeous. Rocks make direct access to the water from the site difficult, but there is a beach for water access not too far away. The staff was extremely nice and helpful."
from $50 - $69 / night
Check Availability"The campground is in a very nice location. It's close to shopping and beautiful recreation areas."
"Lake is stunning. Debbie and the others are single most helpful and competent staff we have ever run into."
"It is also in a great area with amazing hiking nearby. Make sure to head not far down the road and climb up to the peak of Pleasant Mountain to get an incredible view of the entire area."
"The river was perfect, sandy bottom, refreshing current, we anchored ourselves for a bit then pulled it up and just floated down river for awhile before walking back along the sandbars right in the river"
from $32 - $36 / night
Check Availability"Great privacy, lots of room, river for the dogs, gorgeous area!!"
"There were plenty of sites to choose from and most (not all) had access to the river as well as a fire ring. Sites were on a dirt road, but it was quiet for the most part."
"Grounds are well maintained and it’s location is close to the action if you want to rent boat/jet ski. Kids loved the water slides, crafts and pool. We’ll go back for sure!"
"Upon arrival to the campgrounds, it was close to getting dark. My husband and I were exhausted and RV rookies. We were personally escorted by the owner, Conrad to our site."
"We pulled in with a 40ft pull behind had no problems. Staff is friendly place is very dog friendly."
"I get it, there are kids around but to scream at strangers coming in is a little much."
from $70 - $90 / night
Check Availability"However that means everything is a decent walk away. The pit toilet style bathrooms were as expected. The showers were nice and the main bathhouse bathrooms were clean."
"We book 3 sites next to each other, right on the river. The sites are large and spaced out well. The river is great for swimming."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"Into the Whites from West Bethel, Crocker Pond is an off the beaten path car camping destination. Beautiful place to set up camp for a night to 14 days."
"With no one else around we thought, “welcome to the perfect campsite.” Each site offers a picnic table, fire ring, and access to the pond."
from $18 / 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.
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!
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.
TravelerLarge campsites, clean amenities, nice dog park, great store with everything you need and located near like Winni.
ScoutWe enjoyed our stay here and our dog loved the dog park! We would highly recommend this campground.
GuideAbsolutely beautiful! Clean, quiet, had a shaded site near the dog park which was awesome for us with our pups
ScoutReservations online was super easy, and the hosts are great. They allowed me to drive around and look at the other campsites as I was needing a site with limited/no tree coverage. Plus I’m still learning how to handle my van, so was looking for a very flat spot. Bathrooms are nice and clean, the grounds are nice and clean, and the dog park is a great bonus.
TravelerUpon arrival staff was nice. They did ask for $10 cash gate card fee. At the time of rival I did not have cash on me. They did allow me to pay it later on during our visit. As we traveled the road to our camp site I was disappointed in the condition of the roads and how tight everything is. Again, the campsite was beautiful with access and frontage on the pond. I was also not impressed with the dog park it was quite a hike from our campsite and near the office. It would have been nicer to have the dog park in the camping area. The day we were leaving we made a special trip to the atm, to get the required $10 cash fee. As we departed I went into the office to check out, return the gate card, and pay the fee. At that time, I handed the clerk the $10 and explained that I owed it. She in turn explained that I did not owe them any money as the $10 was a deposit in case you did not return the card. I was less than impressed with how that was explained at the beginning and the additional trip we had to make.
TravelerIt was an easy campground to navigate. We were so fortunate, we stayed at another campground and check out was at noon. We were sitting on the side of the foothills entrance ( check in time was 2:00), the owner allowed us to enter early. I would like to thank him very much for that. The new owners are working diligently on updating the facilities and working very hard doing it. While we were there they were working on one of the roads that got a bit washed out, and also working on updating the dog park. Campground is very clean. Only draw back was it is very close to Route 16 and some places in campground were a bit noisy. We were so happy to have visited this site!
Crocker Pond sits in the White Mountain National Forest, 25 miles west of Bridgton, with seven campsites nestled along a small tree-ringed pond at 850 feet elevation. The Bridgton camping region features numerous lakes and ponds within 15 minutes of town, creating multiple water-based camping options. Temperatures range from 75-85°F during summer days, dropping to 50-60°F at night.
Hike Pleasant Mountain: Located 10 minutes from Bridgton with a 3.8-mile trail to the summit. "Pleasant Mountain is an awesome 6.7 mile looped hike in this area. Great bang for your buck," notes a camper at Crocker Pond.
Paddling on Long Lake: Rent kayaks or canoes at multiple locations around Bridgton for $25-45 per day. "We had two paddleboards which are add-ons with the MainelyGlamping package and we spent some time on one of the calm clear mornings paddling around the lake which was amazing," reports a visitor at Sebago Lake State Park Campground.
River float trips: Schedule a guided float trip from $30 per person. "Camping for the night before the hike to the summit of Pleasant Mountain! Beautiful campground, super friendly owners, amazing Saco River access, and crazy reasonable rates per night. The river was perfect, sandy bottom, refreshing current, we anchored ourselves for a bit then pulled it up and just floated down river for awhile before walking back along the sandbars right in the river!" shares a guest at On the Saco Family Campground.
Private beach access: Many campgrounds offer dedicated swimming areas with sandy bottoms. "The sites are large and spaced out well. The river is great for swimming. You can take a kayak or tube trip by putting in upstream and floating back to your own site," explains a camper at River Run Campground.
Clean facilities: Restrooms and showers at established campgrounds receive consistently good reviews. "This campground is amazing. It is perfect for family camping. There is so much to do for all ages. The staff are amazing and so friendly. Campsites are spacious. Bathrooms are very clean. All around wonderful experience!" reports a visitor at Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins.
Water quality: Many lakes in the area have exceptional water clarity. "The pond is crystal clear and we boated over to one of the small islands to find a rope swing which provided entertainment and memories for my children," notes a reviewer at Loon's Haven Family Campground.
Site selection timing: Reserve waterfront sites 3-6 months in advance during peak summer. "Went to Papoose over Memorial weekend with the family and had a blast! Staff was super friendly, tons of activities for kids and adults, nightly entertainment, and lots more! We booked for next Memorial weekend while there because we had so much fun!"
Seasonal status: Many campgrounds operate from late May through mid-October. "We were lucky to score a nice site mid week just before the 4th of July. My site was large and fit my large tent but it was clear that it can get muddy based on the deep tire tracks left on the site by a previous camper," explains a visitor at Sebago Lake State Park.
Free dispersed options: White Mountain National Forest offers no-cost camping options near Bridgton. "Town Hall Rd off 302 just keep going past houses until you see the National forest sign. 6-8 spots some big enough for med. camper," notes a camper at Town Hall Road Dispersed.
Water activities planning: Bring water toys and flotation devices for children. "This is a glamping campground and so much going on for kidd and adults. The pond is amazing. The store is huge! The sites are huge! Nightly events for adults kids and family. Kayak/canoe rentals an anzing beach," shares a reviewer from Papoose Pond.
Scheduled activities: Choose campgrounds with organized events during your stay. "We have tent camped here for a week (if not twice) every summer for the last 5 years. Pond with rentals, pool, mini golf, daily activities, crafts....so family friendly."
Consider site location: Select sites away from water for young children or closer for teens. "We followed directions exactly as listed below. It does take about 10 minutes to reach the campsites but it's so worth it. We passed up a couple on the left as you first drive in as they were too steep. We found our spot which had some river access and it was gorgeous," notes a camper at Town Hall Road Dispersed.
Site selection: Choose the right area within larger campgrounds for your camping style. "Half of area is set up with RV hookups, so it nicely separates the tents from the RVs," explains a visitor at Colonial Mast Campground.
Hookup availability: Confirm electricity and water access when booking. "Nice sites. Some right on water. First come first serve, can get busy," reports a camper at Town Hall Road Dispersed.
Road conditions: Many campgrounds have narrow access roads requiring careful navigation. "The road was not as bad as I anticipated. There was room for my Jeep Grand Cherokee towing a squaredrop camper to pass the very few oncoming vehicles we encountered. There is a good mix of tent and small/medium camper sites."
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