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Sennebec Lake Campground accommodates pets across 120 sites offering tent, RV, cabin, and glamping options near China, Maine. Four-legged companions are welcome at Lake St. George State Park Campground, Camden Hills State Park, and Tiny Cabins of Maine where pets can enjoy waterfront camping areas. Skowhegan Kennebec Valley KOA provides pet-friendly cabin rentals alongside traditional camping areas with designated pet exercise zones. Most campgrounds require leashes and have standard pet waste disposal policies. Two Rivers Campground features riverside tent sites where campers can enjoy views of the Kennebec River with their dogs. The recently renovated Searsport Shores Ocean Campground allows pets at all accommodation types including their cabins and glamping units. Megunticook by the Sea Campground maintains a clean, peaceful environment even with numerous pet visitors throughout the camping season.
Several water access points provide swimming opportunities for dogs, particularly at Sennebec Lake where pets can cool off alongside their owners. The tent sites at Two Rivers Campground offer direct river access though they're positioned at some distance from the bathrooms. Hiking trails at Camden Hills State Park allow leashed dogs with multiple trail difficulty levels available. Most campgrounds provide basic amenities including fire pits, picnic tables, and shower facilities that accommodate campers with pets. Tiny Cabins of Maine received praise for their pet-friendly tent platforms and hammock areas that create comfortable spaces for dogs and owners alike. Local veterinary services are available in nearby towns with Skowhegan and Camden offering the closest emergency pet care options. Weather considerations include tick prevention during summer months and appropriate shelter during Maine's cooler nights. The small arcade and store at Sennebec Lake provides basic pet supplies for campers who forget essentials.
"Truck camp and tenter) Located between RT. 3 and the banks of Lake St George. Most of the campground is situated around an open grassy field."
"I love to visit Lake Saint George! As a state park it’s nice and clean and offers several comforts like a bathhouse with flushing toilets and showers."
"Camden Hills SP is a no contest campground if you are visiting Camden and surrounding MidCoast areas. 9 out of 10 times I visit Camden (one of my favorite places in Maine), I stay at this campground."
"As with all real estate, location, location ! The camp is well situated amongst many Maine towns all of which are worth a visit to."
from $25 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Sennebec Lake Campground provided a blend of relaxation and adventure for the kiddos and the campground's commitment to modern conveniences is evident, with amenities that bring together comfort and wilderness"
"We love the proximity to the lake with easy access for kayaking and swimming. New ownership this year resulted in some updates, as well as the addition of glamping tents near the beach."
from $56 - $219 / night
Check Availability"This smaller campground offers great privacy on a large pond in the Maine forests. "
"I recently stayed at the Tiny Cabins of Maine with my family for two nights, opting for their tent camping site. From the moment we arrived, the host's warm welcome made us feel right at home."
from $50 - $120 / night
Check Availability"All other sites are pretty close to each other without much privacy between them. RV sites have cable with 70+ channels."
"Walking out the door is the serene view if the water. Some sites are back in and others are pull through. The laundry and bath houses are clean and welcoming."
from $35 / night
Check Availability"Pet friendly BUT must be in leak at all times. Cannot be left alone in RV or vehicle. No sewer. Friendly atmosphere"
"beautiful campground with a lot of space for kids and/or dogs to run around, including a jungle gym, basketball court, volley ball, and a dog run. they have a garden of veggies, and flowers, a stage for"
from $14 - $168 / night
Check Availability"they were renovating the pool surround while we were there but they are very friendly..quiet at night..we will be there for July 4th week."
from $25 - $150 / night
Check Availability"The campsites start level with the main road and then tier downwards towards the water. Campsites on the southside have less trees while campsites in the north are a little more rocky."
"**The location of this campground is outstanding. Conveniently situated between Camden and Rockport off of Route One, the views of the Penobscot Bay are drop dead gorgeous."
from $32 - $58 / night
Check Availability"The friend who was with me called around and found More to Life campground in Winthrop. Best part? we got a pull-through site for the night, so I didn't have to figure out how to back up in the dark!"
from $30 - $35 / night
Check Availability"The waterfront sites (61-66) offer direct access to the lake and have trees between the site for a more private feel. Some have a private dock for fishing or sitting, others have a small beach area."
"It’s also close to other fun coastal towns. Definitely worth a visit."
ScoutStayed Here for one night after picking up a new travel trailer nearby. The staff and campers were all very friendly and welcoming. Much of the population consists of seasonal campers with huge RVs and Motor Homes. It’s very adult oriented, super quiet, and super clean. There are nice little walking trails and a small fenced in dog park where dogs can play. Would definitely stay here again if in the area!
LegendOverall, this is a great little private RV park with awesome views (from some sites) and great access to the ocean. The park is conveniently located just a few miles from downtown Belfast (a sweet little Maine town) which offers plenty to do and see. Plus, you are just five miles from the cute town of Searsport which houses the wonderful Penobscot Marine Museum and two miles from Moose Point State Park with hiking trails, picnic areas, and more gorgeous views.
The park offers a variety of sites (44 total) depending on if you want oceanfront, ocean view, or a pull-thru. All sites have electric (50 or 30 amp), water, cable and wifi. The five pull-thru sites also include sewer. A mobile sewer pump-out service is available for guests staying one week or longer and there is a dump station. Roads and sites are gravel with grass patios and level. All sites have a fire ring and picnic table. Our Verizon 4G phone and Hotspot worked great but we mostly used the free wifi which worked very well.
Park amenities include private ocean access, horseshoes, playground, laundry, showers/bathrooms, free coffee in the morning, free weekend papers delivered to your site, free donuts on Sunday mornings, and a restaurant on-site. The park organizes a lot of group activities including pot lucks, lobster shore dinners, and free wine and beer during Friday Happy Hours. The laundry has two wash machines/dryers and was clean and tidy.
The Moorings is in a great location. It is just a few miles from downtown Belfast where you will find restaurants, a brewery, boutiques, a movie theater, art galleries, historic museums/sites, and plenty of water-related activities. Grocery stores and fuel stations are within a few miles of the RV Park. Just a mere 20 miles away is the popular coastal town of Camden.
What we liked about this park is the town of Belfast and how close the RV park is to downtown. Also, the parks small size and friendly people make this an enjoyable place to stay. We like the fact that they had social activities (like free happy hour and donuts) that bring people together. The ocean access in this park is great! A short set of stairs takes you down to the water which is great for exploring, launching kayaks, and letting the dog run/swim when the tide is out.
The biggest downside for us was the price and lack of sewer and 50 amp at some sites. Our site was $66/night for a FHU (50 amp) pull-thru on the hill in the front of the park without much in the way of a water view. Premier oceanfront sites (with no sewer and 30 amps) are $72/night during high season. That being said, there are not too many options for campgrounds in the Belfast area and we really did like staying here.
From a dog owners perspective this park gets mixed reviews. The rules ask that dogs be on a 4’ or less lease, you may only have two pets (unless you get prior approval), they must do their business in one small area and are not allowed on most grassy areas throughout the park. We make a consorted effort not too let our dog pee or poop in others yards but we don’t always have control over where that happens. We did like the fact that you could take them down to the ocean to play in the water and on the beach when the tide was out. Within two miles of the RV park is Moose Point State Park with a few miles of hiking trails, picnic area and water access (a daily use fee is charged). Downtown Belfast does have a fenced off-leash 1.4 – acre dog park with water for dogs and benches for owners.
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.
TravelerPerfect pet friendly campground near Acadia but far enough away from it all. Friendly staff, peaceful nature setting on the water, and starry nights. Clean bathrooms and large campsites. Couldn’t have asked for more. Great also if you love kayaking or paddling!!
TravelerWe just spent the weekend here and were very impressed with the water views and the size of the sites. The campground is pet friendly- I think almost everyone we saw had a dog. The facilities were clean although I did not use the showers as we have a travel trailer.There are many sites along the river that flows with the tide. Overall a great place to stay!
ScoutThis 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!
TravelerWell maintained. Pet friendly BUT must be in leak at all times. Cannot be left alone in RV or vehicle. No sewer. Friendly atmosphere
ScoutKid and pet friendly. Lots of activities for kids including a flashlight candy hunt, water slide, and s’more roast. We’ve been coming back for years and the addition of a glamping tent, cabins, and domes have made it even nicer!
ScoutSpent a late September weekend with kids and pets at Chewonki, and had a great time. Such a friendly atmosphere, the golf green was a blast! Campsites are large and if you don’t have a camper are outstanding. Camper sites in the field have the best views! We will definitely be back, highly recommend!
Lake St. George State Park Campground accepts pets across its wooded and lakefront sites, offering a mix of privacy levels depending on location. The campground features clean bathrooms with showers, a swimming area with lifeguard, and picnic tables at each site. Pets must be leashed at all times while on park grounds. Sennebec Lake Campground, under new ownership since 2022, also welcomes pets with 120 sites including waterfront options suitable for tents, RVs, cabins, and glamping accommodations. Sites are a decent size with adequate spacing between neighbors, particularly appealing to families with pets seeking a quiet retreat. The campground maintains clean facilities including bathrooms, showers, and 24/7 laundry access. Campers report the grounds are well-kept with helpful staff willing to assist with site selection.
Dog owners find Tiny Cabins of Maine provides a serene spot for tent camping with pets, offering a wooden platform, fire pit, picnic table, and even a hammock for relaxation. Nearby, Two Rivers Campground permits pets at their riverfront sites where campers can enjoy free use of canoes and kayaks during reserved two-hour slots. The Kennebec Valley KOA in Canaan accommodates pets at their full-service campground operating from mid-May through Columbus Day. Smaller campgrounds like Duck Puddle in Nobleboro provide waterfront access ideal for pets who enjoy swimming. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours which helps manage barking issues, with many campers noting the peaceful atmosphere throughout the night. Wildlife sightings are common along the Kennebec River, where early risers have spotted bald eagles patrolling the water at dawn.
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