Lily Bay State Park's pet-friendly campgrounds provide spacious wooded sites where campers with dogs can enjoy both the Dunn Point and Rowell Cove areas along Moosehead Lake. Dogs are permitted at all campsites with standard leash requirements, and the park features vault toilets throughout with a central shower facility. Moosehead Family Campground welcomes pets at their location just outside Greenville, offering tent and RV sites with convenient access to local ATV trails where many visitors bring their dogs. Moose Creek RV Resort features full hookup sites for RVers traveling with pets, along with premium wooded sites that provide more privacy for campers and their animals. The dispersed camping option at Upper Gravel Pit allows pets and provides a more rustic experience with no facilities but excellent mountain views and trail access. Many campers note the area's abundant wildlife requires keeping dogs properly secured, especially given the frequent deer sightings in campgrounds.
Several primitive campsites in the Little Moose Public Lands tract accommodate pets while providing water access at locations like Rum Pond, Little Moose Pond, and Trout Pond. These sites require short hikes ranging from 0.25 to 0.75 miles from parking areas, making them suitable for dogs comfortable with trail walking. Each campsite includes fire pits, picnic tables, and toilet facilities of varying types, from enclosed vault toilets to simple wooden frames. The logging roads north of Greenville provide access to numerous dispersed camping opportunities where pets are welcome, connecting to extensive ATV trail networks. These sites offer more privacy and a closer-to-nature experience than established campgrounds. Campers should secure fire permits before starting campfires at these primitive sites by calling 207-695-3721. During colder months, pet owners should consider additional bedding or insulation for dogs as temperatures can drop significantly at night in the Moosehead Lake region.
$20 - $30 / night
"We enjoy our weeks on Moosehead Lake. Lily Bay Campground has spacious and wooded. The staff is very helpful and friendly. There is a beach and a playground. A clean shower and flush toilet facility."
"Absolutely one of the jewels in the Maine State Park System, Lily Bay on enormous Moosehead Lake is generally open year round."
$20 - $30 / night
"Out site was away from the lake so we only had access to outhouse but could drive to the lake and comfort station with plumbed toilets and showers."
"Lily Bay is located nine miles north of the town of Greenville and in one of the best regions to explore Maine’s wilderness."
$28 - $54 / night
"Season opens around Memorial Day and when I visited midweek in late June it was still quiet. Most sites are back-in, though they offer some pull throughs, and most are wooded or in the orchard."
"Camp is just outside of Greenville so it’s super easy to go into town if you forgot anything. The only thing I wasn’t a fan of was I could hear the road noise from rt.6."
$55 - $60 / night
"The campground opened in May 2022 and is just what the Greenville area of Maine needed– a nice, large campground which is big-rig-friendly, nice amenities, and close to downtown."
"Moose Creek RV Resort is in a great location in Greenville, close to town and to ATV trails. A good amount of ATV parking across the street. "
"Looking at the prices, bear in mind that if you are self-contained either in an RV or in a car and tent, you can easily drive up into the woods and disperse camp ."
$29 - $999 / night
"This gampground has the access to snowmobile trail in the winter as well as the ATV trails. It has it's own parking lot for your atvs."
"We were in need of a shower and a place for the night and this campground was perfectly situated off the highway to Greenville. "
$14 / night
"This campground is approximately 13 miles from the West Forks, Maine--home to the best whitewater rafting in the state."
"Camp sites were decent size, and about 1/3 are close to the water. A few recommendations I have if you are going. Bring everything you need with you, do your food shopping on the way."
"The campsite is located about.75 miles from the parking lot along the Rum Pond Loop which is part of the larger Blue Ridge Trail system."
"Amazing views of the surrounding mountains. There are two sites and plenty of space between them. When I went (labor day weekend) there was a porta-potty about 1.5 miles down the road."
"Just outside of Greenville is the Little Moose Pond Public Lands. This campsite is one of five primitive campsites located in the tract."
TravelerThis is my 2nd time enjoying this camp. The management is very friendly and helpful in the care of my family pets, they’ll walk and occasionally keep an eye on your pets while you’re out hiking on Mount Katadhan, and will provide a shuttle to and from the mount, for an agreeable fee.
GuideThis is a great campground! It is pet friendly & they will check on your pets or even walk them! Water & electric sites are well spaced, roomy, quiet, & in the trees. It is near Mt Katahdin, Bacter State Park, & water (river/lake/pond). Owners Wendi & Marcel are kind, knowledgeable, & treat you like a friend. Their excursions are fun. Campground is very clean & well-kept. Wi-fi is finicky but the best they can get without solar/satellite setup. Verizon signal is 3-4 bars. I will definitely return.
GuideI don’t have many complaints about this campground. There was a slight bee problem during our stay, but that’s to be expected. Most of the bathrooms in the park were closed down except for one, which our site (29) was next to. They have running hot water showers, a large basin sink outside to wash dishes, and flush toilets. The beach isn’t a far walk away, if you wanted to go on a small hike. Pets are allowed at the campground, but not on the beach. There’s also plenty of trails to explore.
If you need firewood, there’s a store on the way to the park that sells some as well as a shaws and a tractor supply in town that sells it as well. The parks fire wood burns too quickly.
Overall, would recommend
RangerQuiet wooded sites, glacier stones,dirt roads, clean bathrooms. Nice hot showers. Rustic cabins are half walled with screens, ATV trails easy access, pool, pet friendly, beautiful place.
LegendIf you enjoy camping cabins on a lake with a wonderful view of Mt. Katahdin, then this campground is for you. This is 1 of the 3 campgrounds in Baxter that stays open for a bit past the normal season (thru the 3rd week of October).
It even has a small library with the best porch view you’ve ever seen. The cabins are simple and there are just pit toilets, but everything is kept very clean. Rangers are assigned to each campground, so there is always someone to chat with if you have questions or emergencies while in the park.
You can rent a canoe and gear to paddle on Daicey Pond, or bring your mountain bikes for an awesome ride along well-kept gravel roads. Great hiking options to waterfalls, along the Appalachian Trail, and up to Mt. Katahdin.
Fall is one of the best times to be here…no bugs, less people, and full of autumn color! Be ready for wind and cold days though.
Your last stop for food and gas is in Millinocket, so be sure to stock up before you make your way to the park. Millinocket is about 18 miles from the main entrance to Baxter State Park.
Note: Dogs are not allowed in the park, but Katahdin Kritters is a pet boarding facility located in East Millinocket.
LegendThough not open during the off season, this Baxter State Park campground offers tent sites and lean-tos, each with a picnic table and fire ring. There are no sites for RV's here.
There is no running/drinking water, but the stream nearby is perfect for filtering. The pit toilets are cleaned daily. There is no electricity, so bring your solar panel. Rangers are assigned to each campground, so there is always someone to chat with if you have questions or emergencies while in the park.
You can start the 8-12 hour round trip to the summit of Mt. Katahdin from this campground, as it sits right at the base of the mountain. Or, choose from variety of other trail options if a 4000 ft elevation gain hike isn’t your thing.
Fall is one of the best times to be here…no bugs, less people, and full of autumn color! Be ready for wind and cold days though. You are sure to see many Appalachian Trail through hikers as they use this campground as their final base camp before summiting!
Your last stop for food and gas is in Millinocket, so be sure to stock up before you make your way to the park. Millinocket is about 18 miles from the main entrance to Baxter State Park.
Note: Dogs are not allowed in the park, but Katahdin Kritters is a pet boarding facility located in East Millinocket.
LegendWe love everything about this campground and were glad we booked for the whole month of September! The campground opened in May 2022 and is just what the Greenville area of Maine needed– a nice, large campground which is big-rig-friendly, nice amenities, and close to downtown. Everything about this park is very well-done from the layout to the landscaping to the fancy fire pits.
The owners are super friendly and take great pride in how the campground looks. Moose Creek has just over 100 sites and they are expanding in 2023 to include more RV/tent sites, cabins, and a rental house. The place really deserves the title of “resort” with amenities like a large 25 x 90’ heated swimming pool, 3.5-acre stocked fishing pond with kayaks/paddleboats/canoes, large spacious sites, restaurant and bar with live music on the weekends, nice camp store with clothes, gifts, food and RV supplies, dog park, volleyball/basketball courts, and a playground.
All campsites and roads are gravel with a mix of pull-thrus and back-ins. All sites have a nice picnic table, large gravel patio and well-placed water/sewer/electric hook-up. There is no cable but many sites have a clear view to the sky so you can pick up satellite or over-the-air channels. The only critism we have is that a handful of sites are sloped and we would not be able to get our 45’ motorhome level, luckily our site (#10) was perfectly level. Our favorite sites are 10 and 17–26 which are back-ins with privacy behind you and nice separation between sites.
The pavilion and café are the hub of activities and a great place to grab a bite after a long day hiking. The food they offer is not what you would typically find in a campground and much more creative like a smoked trout plate, charcuterie, roasted mesquite Brussel sprouts, and slow roasted pork pile nachos. They also have a full bar and great beer list. In addition to bar seating and plenty of indoor tables there is lots of outdoor seating and propane firepits with comfortable chairs. There is live music on the weekends which draws a great crowd and all the bands played a nice mix of music that seemed to please everyone.
Prices during the summer season are$55 (for a standard site) and$60 for premium– which is a great price in this region of the country and for a nice campsite with lots of amenities. Monthly discounts are available which drastically reduce the price. Campsites are designed for RV’s but you are permitted to put a tent on any site. All the facilities were super clean and the grounds were very well-maintained. The bathhouse (which was spotless) has six individual rooms with toilets and shower and two are ADA accessible. There is on-site laundry with three washers and three dryers costing $2.00/load.
One of the great aspects of this park is that they put the pavilion and pool in the front of the campground so the noisy aspects are not smack in the middle of the campground and you don’t have to listen to “Marco Polo” all afternoon at your campsite. Since campsites are located in the back portion of the property, you don’t have any road noise. Another great thing is that the dumpsters and recycling is located at the exit gate so there is no stink and crashing sounds of garbage trucks at 8 am. While the surrounding area is popular for ATVing, they do not permit them in the park which cuts down on noise and dust (there is overflow parking for those units across the street).
Greenville, Maine is one of our favorite towns. The hiking is great, there are tons of places to paddle and fish, and the fall foliage is spectacular. Downtown is a fun mix of outdoor stores, lakeside restaurants, a couple of museums, and a scenic tour boat that travels up and down Moosehead Lake. In early September, Greenville hosts the International Seaplane Fly-in where planes from all over descend on the lake participating in competitions.
TravelerNestled in western Maine just past Sugarloaf ski mountain lies Cathedral Pines. When you arrive you will appreciate the name. Running alongside beautiful Flagstaff lake this campsite offers something for everyone. Beautiful sunrises over the Bigelow mountains, hikes along the Appalachian Trail, bike trails, kayaking, canoeing, swimming , fishing and the ability to just huddle around the fire with a book! You can even take a short drive to the Canadian border or visit the numerous antique shops along the way in town.
There is a kids activity center where planned activities are always a hit. There is even an arcade for the kids if weather is bad. Spacious sites, some with power and water and some without. A winding maze of paved roads intertwine thru the woods. Perfect for the kids and adults alike to bike!
I am partial to waterfront sites because I love being the first up to start coffee and watch the sun rise and morning break. I've also stayed inside the campground more away from the water and have no complaints. All the facilities are meticulously cleaned and the staff are amazing!
Every year when the few families we camp with get together to pick our campgrounds and dates, it's always when are we going to Cat Pines, not will we go.
LegendIf you enjoy camping with a wonderful view of Mt. Katahdin, then this campground is for you. This is 1 of the 3 campgrounds in Baxter that stays open for a bit past the normal season. It offers a few spots for small RV’s, tent sites, lean-tos, and a few camping cabins, each with a picnic table and fire ring. Our site even had a sheltered area over the picnic table.
There is no running/drinking water, but the stream nearby is perfect for filtering. The pit toilets are cleaned daily. There is no electricity, so bring your solar panel. Plan on packing out your trash. Rangers are assigned to each campground, so there is always someone to chat with if you have questions or emergencies while in the park.
You can start the 8 to 12-hour round trip to the summit of Mt. Katahdin from this campground, as it sits right at the base of the mountain. Or, you can choose from a variety of other trail options if a 4000 ft elevation gain isn’t your thing. You are sure to see many Appalachian Trail thru-hikers as they use this campground as their final base camp before summiting.
Fall is one of the best times to be here…no bugs, less people, and full of autumn color! Be ready for wind and cold days though.
Your last stop for food and gas is in Millinocket, so be sure to stock up before you make your way to the park. Millinocket is about 18 miles from the main entrance to Baxter State Park.
Note: Dogs are not allowed in the park, but Katahdin Kritters is a pet boarding facility located in East Millinocket.
Dispersed camping areas near Greenville Junction offer primitive sites throughout the Little Moose Public Lands and surrounding wilderness. The terrain in the Moosehead Lake region consists primarily of mixed northern hardwood forests at elevations ranging from 1,000-2,000 feet, with significant seasonal temperature variations. Winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing at night while summer days typically reach 70-85°F with cooler evenings around 50-60°F.
Paddle on Moosehead Lake: Launch kayaks directly from waterfront sites at Rowell Cove Campground. "Put kayaks in right from the campsite," notes Alexis K., who appreciated the water access from almost every outside site. The cove provides calmer waters for beginners compared to the open lake.
Hike the Blue Ridge Trail system: Access trails near Rum Pond Campsite where the 4.3-mile loop offers wildlife viewing opportunities. "We saw massive amounts of moose droppings along the trail near Cranberry Pond and did see a large bull moose at the small pond," reports Nancy W., highlighting the area's abundant wildlife.
Attend seasonal events: Visit during early September for the International Seaplane Fly-in. "In early September, Greenville hosts the International Seaplane Fly-in where planes from all over descend on the lake participating in competitions," explains a visitor who enjoyed this unique regional event.
Waterfront access: Waterfront sites at Dunn Point Campground provide direct lake access. "Lily Bay is a well-maintained state park that sees a lot of traffic through the year, but has sites that can make you feel isolated. I love to go in the summer when Moosehead is at its warmest," shares Jayson M. about this popular state park location.
Wildlife viewing: Early morning and evening hours offer the best opportunities to spot moose and other wildlife. "The sunsets are beautiful. The campground is very quiet. Near the campground is Moxie Lake and Moxie Falls, the falls are well worth the easy hike in," mentions Ginnie R. about Indian Pond Campground.
Clean facilities: Several campgrounds maintain exceptional cleanliness standards. "Well-kept latrines are scattered throughout the campground, as well as drinking water faucets. A centrally located, and clean bath house with flush toilets, warm individual-use shower rooms, and a great dishwashing sink is a recent addition," notes Shari G. about facilities in the region.
Remote locations require planning: Many sites have limited services nearby. "Back for the second year in a row. Weather was amazing, sun sets were unmatched and fishing was on point. Again bring what you need with you as this campground is well out of the way," advises Matthew H. about preparation for remote camping.
Fire permits required: Obtain permits before starting fires at dispersed sites. "A fire permit is required which you can inquire about by calling 207-695-3721. You are allowed to collect downed wood for fires but most of it is wet and unseasoned," explains a camper about regulations in the Little Moose area.
Trail difficulty varies: Some primitive sites require substantial hiking. "The campsite is located about .75 miles from the parking lot along the Rum Pond Loop which is part of the larger Blue Ridge Trail system. The campsite is approximately 375 feet off the main trail so you get some privacy from those hiking the trail," describes a visitor about accessing remote sites.
Check toilet facilities: Little Moose Pond Campsite has basic amenities. "Picnic table, fire pit, and a makeshift toilet are provided. The toilet is essentially a toilet seat on a wooden box so there is no privacy but it is tucked away from the trail and campsite enough that it can't be seen," explains Nancy W. about the primitive facilities.
Consider weather protection: Temperature fluctuations require proper gear. "The gravel pit is level and roomy with some pretty views of the surrounding mountains. The best thing about camping here is the easy access to the great hiking in Little Moose Public Lands," notes a visitor about Upper Gravel Pit's exposed location.
Dog-friendly swimming areas: Several campgrounds offer pet-friendly shorelines. "Our site was away from the lake so we only had access to outhouse but could drive to the lake and comfort station with plumbed toilets and showers," mentions Mir D. about managing site selection with pets.
Campsite selection matters: Moose Creek RV Resort offers varying levels of privacy. "We were there for 3 nights, everything was very clean and the staff were very helpful and pleasant. I'd definitely try to go for the premium sites as they are more wooded," advises Scott M. about site selection for privacy.
Check for level sites: Some campgrounds have challenging terrain for larger rigs. "Our site (#25) was a long pull thru that sloped down in the front and took a bit for us to get level and our front steps were pretty high off the ground," shares one RVer about navigating uneven sites.
Road conditions vary: Access roads to campgrounds can be challenging. "The road to, and inside, the park was recently paved and are smooth and easily traversed," notes one reviewer, while others mention "The road from Greenville is paved part of the way and then turns to gravel. You don't need a 4-wheel drive vehicle, but the road is bumpy in some spots."
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