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Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins accommodates pets at their waterfront sites with tent, RV, cabin, and glamping options. Pets must remain leashed throughout the campground, with designated pet waste stations positioned near popular walking paths. Littlefield Beaches Campground also welcomes pets at their 135 sites, offering both cabin and traditional camping options from mid-May through September. Most campgrounds in the Bryant Pond area maintain standard pet policies requiring proof of current vaccinations, with some limiting pets to specific camping loops or designated pet-friendly cabins. The dog park at White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road provides ample space for off-leash exercise, featuring agility equipment and a separate area for smaller dogs.
Crocker Pond's pet-friendly trails connect directly to several miles of hiking paths suitable for leashed dogs, with access to shallow water areas where pets can cool off during summer months. Grafton Notch Campground maintains a strict policy against leaving pets unattended at campsites, though their pet washing station proves convenient after muddy trail adventures. Seasonal considerations include tick prevention during spring and summer months, with most campgrounds requiring pets to be current on flea and tick preventatives. Martin Stream Campground tags pets upon arrival in case they get loose, ensuring they can be returned to their owners, and welcomes them with milk bones. Wildlife encounters remain a concern when camping with pets, particularly at dusk and dawn when moose and deer activity increases near water sources.
"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."
"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
Check Availability"Very nice has a pool close to grafton state park"
"Sites are a little close to each other, but they're very long. Great pool, fun rec room area (we learned how to play shuffleboard!) We were the 2nd tiny house there!"
"This campground is privately owned and is situated in an amazing spot in the mountains of Western Maine."
"This small, private campground just outside Grafton Notch State Park offers clean, level, quiet sites with hot showers. If you don’t need wi-fi and hook-ups, this is the place for you!"
from $28 / night
Check Availability"It is very close to the highway so there there is some traffic noise but not bad. Tents are in a different area."
"There was a very cool suspension bridge to take you to on a walk to a private island. I definitely plan on visiting again!"
"This is a great campground for enjoying all the recreational activities in the Bethel, Maine area - hiking in the Grafton Notch area and AT, paddling on the Androscoggin, biking trails in the area, or"
"We ended up needing to move sites because the group next to us was *awful* to put it nicely. Our second site was fantastic and our neighbors were fine."
from $28 - $40 / night
Check Availability"These campsites are located on a dead end dirt road. The campsites are spread out so you are not on top of each other (I think there are only 8 sites on the road.) "
"Highwater trail with bridge close by. Great stars. Creek runs through road near sites good for getting water to filter or washing. Trailhead at end of road."
"Train tracks close to the campground. Great for little ones to watch go by, or adults at night to watch by the campfire. Bad. Train is loud."
from $51 - $58 / night
Check Availability"Our camp sites were next to each other but also very private. No water or electricity except at the main bathrooms where there are showers, toilets and a dish wash station. Beautiful lake!"
"Mount Blue is an awesome Maine State Park about 2 hrs. north-west of Portland, 1hr from the White Mts. in NH and 1.5 hours from the Quebec border. "
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability"This is a beautiful, family and pet friendly campground. Very well kept. The bathrooms and showers were always clean. Plenty of activities. There is a beautiful nature trail along the stream!"
"The atmosphere is always positive, the activities are well varied and everyone is encouraged to participate."
from $40 - $82 / 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!
ScoutWe enjoyed our stay here and our dog loved the dog park! We would highly recommend this campground.
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!
TravelerWe chose this campground because it was close to a festival we wanted to check out. Upon arrival we could not find the office. We had to stop a camper who was walking and ask her where the office was. The workers were less than helpful. To many seasonal campers. The sites were to close. The owners were dog breed prejudice. There was a whole paper full of rules if you brought a pet. We are big dog lovers of all breeds and took offense to them being so against certain breeds even being on there property. I will say that the bathrooms were very clean and seemed new.
LegendI have a love– hate relationship with KOA campgrounds. They tend to be overpriced and not consistent. You will find one that has nice sites at a decent price. Then, there are the others which are complete opposite. This KOA is on my good side. There are lots of site choices, cabins, yurts, and tent sites to choose from. The location is good as it is about 10-15 minutes far from the town of Freeport(home to L.L. Bean and tons of outlet stores), the pretty coastal town of South Freeport, four craft breweries and a cidery, and Bradbury Mountain State Park. The owners and work campers are very friendly and the super welcoming. Normally I am not concerned how nice people are but they go out of their way to make sure you get all the discounts you can and put you in a site that you prefer.
We have stayed here a few times and are always impressed how well-cared for the grounds are and how and clean the common areas, bathrooms, and pool are. The grass is always cut, weeds trimmed, fire pits cleaned and there is no trash lying on the ground. There are lots of seasonal sites but they are in the back portion of the park with the transients being in the front. The park has nice super long 50 amp FHU pull-thrus in the front of the park which will fit any length RV and tow vehicle. Some of these sites are “buddy” sites with a shared patio, but are so wide that even if you don’t know your neighbors, it would not be a bother because you are far enough apart. The only downside to these pull thrus is there is no shade. We tend to be there in cooler months so shade is not a problem. However, the rest of the campground has a very park-like feel with over 50 acres there is plenty of room to roam and even a short nature trail through a wooded area. Many sites backup against the woods or are in wooded areas so keep that in mind when making your reservation. We give this park two thumbs up for their dog park which is ten times the size of the average KOA dog park. My lab had plenty of room to run and chase a ball and there were never any other dogs there which was nice. Plus, it was clean and free of dog poop! Normally, there are plenty of activities like s’mores by the fire, crafts, pony rides (yes, they have their own ponies on site), ice cream social, hay rides but this year they were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We don’t use those amenities anyway so that wasn’t a problem but can see that would be fun activities for kids. We were in a buddy sites with our friends and liked the shared patio. Since we were in the open area, we were able to get both satellite with our roof-mounted dome and some over-the-air channels from Portland which is about 45 minutes away. All of our hook-ups were in an accessible place but we were also in a long pull thru and could position the RV in the site accordingly.
Some of the cons for this park are the lack of cable, so-so wifi, and the dusty gravel roads and pot holes. There are a few restrooms buildings scattered around the park which may not be close depending on what site you are in.
GuideWinslow Park and Campground is a busy 100 campsite and park run by the town of Freeport, ME.
We stayed in site #1 and were pleasantly surprised to not have any neighbors that night, which meant our site seemed larger than it ordinarily would have. The sites are small- similar to what you would find in an RV park. They are large enough to fit long class A and large tow vehicles into, but not much room is left between you and your neighbors, and there are few if any trees separating the sites.
There are warm showers, but we did not find them to be very clean. Regardless, we did enjoy our stay at Winslow. There was a concert going on when we arrived, but the park was less busy when everyone left for the night. The sunrise over the bay view we had was absolutely incredible- we loved our waterfront view and it was definitely the best park about this site.
At $50, this was also one of the more expensive sites we’ve stayed at. The view was definitely worth the price, but I don’t know if I would stay again simply because the RV park feel isn’t really our favorite aesthetic.
Either way, we appreciated the proximity to Freeport and the amenities and view at the time!
Of note: we visited the House of Hounds on Sniffspot the next morning so our dog could run and play- that ended up being one of our favorite things we have done on this trip. Omar has a beautiful open field that he lets people bring their dogs to play in and it was absolutely divine- especially since our guy doesn’t love other dogs so we can’t rely on dog parks for exercise. He enjoyed having the whole field to himself!
TravelerA beautiful place with a farm, campground and state park all together! There are tenting spots, camper spots and field spots. I recommend any with tree coverage. There are bathrooms close by to all, the main lodge is nice and the food at the snack shack is sooo good!! burgers, pizza, salad- all local and from their gardens. The working farm is open to visit and walk around. Pet the baby cows and see the pigs and goats. they have a ton of activities going on through the summer. Our huge tent site was $60 for a busy August weekend. totally reasonable! we had a lovely time despite the rain and will try to go again next year! The grounds are a short drive to downtown Freeport for shopping at the outlets and LLBean.
TravelerI felt it was very awesome that they tag your pets incase they get loose somehow then they can be returned to you. They also gift them nice milk bones. The site was easy to access and was roomy enough for our bikes and dogs outside. The space between us and our neighbors is significant. The only thing that caught me off a bit is the use of golf carts. At times you can have 5 or 6 going past your site at once. I'm undecided it I care or hate it. Itll ilsll just unusual enough to me to mentiloln l.
Bryant Pond camping areas sit at approximately 700 feet elevation in western Maine's foothills, where the Androscoggin River watershed creates numerous ponds and streams for fishing and paddling. Summer temperatures typically range from 55-80°F with cooler evenings, while late spring and early fall require extra layers for overnight temperatures that can drop into the 40s.
Hiking near Grafton Notch: Access multiple trail systems ranging from family-friendly walks to challenging mountain summits. Grafton Notch Campground provides central access to numerous trails. "Lots of activities for kids and adults, nightly entertainment, and lots more! Played parents VS kids kickball and laughed so hard," notes Angela M., highlighting the organized recreation options beyond hiking.
Water recreation at Papoose Pond: Canoe, kayak or swim at this family-oriented destination with equipment rentals available. As Amy W. describes, "We've been camping as a large group here every year for 12 years. Perfect spot to relax and get away from everything. Great amount of amenities and privacy."
Gold panning opportunities: Explore nearby streams for recreational gold panning, particularly at Coos Canyon. Mount Blue State Park campers recommend this activity: "Visitors really should take the dirt road across to Coos Canyon, which has been carved out by the Swift River," notes Gary G.
Secluded pond sites: Crocker Pond offers quiet waterfront campsites with minimal development. "When we pulled up to this quiet campground during a warm and sunny day in October, the light shone through the trees on an idyllic pond wreathed in fall color. With no one else around we thought, 'welcome to the perfect campsite,'" shares Shari G.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds maintain high standards for bathrooms and shower facilities. "Bathhouse very clean!" reports Kat J. from Stony Brook Recreation Campground, while another camper notes, "The bathrooms were spotless, as was the shower. There is no additional fee to use the shower and it had plenty of hot water and a great spray."
Organized activities: Bethel Outdoor Adventure offers river shuttles and equipment rentals. "The best aspect of this campground is the access to the Androscoggin River. The park rents kayaks, canoes, and tubes and has a shuttle service that will take you up river for so you can float back to the campground," explains Nancy W.
Road noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience traffic sounds from nearby highways. "The campground is located off Route 2 which is fairly convenient but the road noise was pretty loud as this is a heavily trafficed road," reports a camper at Bethel Outdoor Adventure.
Wildlife awareness: Bears frequent certain camping areas, particularly at higher elevations. White Mountains Camping visitor Kt warns, "Upper two top sites beware of bears especially the right side site. Game trail heaven."
Primitive camping options: For those seeking solitude without amenities, dispersed sites require self-sufficiency. "These campsites are located on a dead end dirt road. The campsites are spread out so you are not on top of each other. There is a fire pit but no other amenities," explains Rhonda H. about White Mountains Camping.
Look for pool facilities: Pleasant River Campground offers a swimming pool for children when natural water is too cold. "This is a great campground for enjoying all the recreational activities in the Bethel, Maine area - hiking in the Grafton Notch area and AT, paddling on the Androscoggin, biking trails in the area, or sticking around and enjoy the pool," notes Jean C.
Reserve recreation sites early: The most popular family-friendly campsites book quickly, especially for summer weekends. "We couldn't get into Dolly Copp, so we ended up here. The staff was super friendly. The site was flat and clean and surrounded by pine trees," shares Jared Max H.
Consider cabin options: For families new to camping, rental cabins provide comfort while still enjoying outdoor activities. Stony Brook Recreation Campground offers tiny homes for rent: "We were the 2nd tiny house there!" reports Ashley I.
Site selection challenges: Martin Stream Campground and others have varying site sizes and privacy levels. "If you have a larger RV beware what site you choose if you need to back in as some sites are narrow and weird angles. The front of the campground has a better section for bigger rigs," advises Claire T.
Dump station policies: Check campground rules regarding dump station usage. "There are no sewer hookups (which is fine) but you are only allowed ONE use at dump station upon leaving the campground," reports Rod L. about Martin Stream Campground.
Site privacy considerations: Some RV campgrounds have limited separation between sites. "The sites are pretty close together which is the only reason it's a 4 star for me. I prefer a little more secluded," notes Catherine M., while others comment, "Sites across road much more spacious."
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