Pumpkin Patch RV Resort maintains a designated dog exercise area with water and toys, spacious enough for retrievers to chase balls. The quiet, adult-oriented resort in Hermon accommodates pets at all sites with full hookups, including cabins. Paul Bunyan Campground in Bangor provides pet-friendly tent sites, RV spots, yurts, and glamping options, all with well-maintained grounds. Sebasticook Lake Campground offers lakefront pet-friendly sites for tent campers and RV users, though reviews indicate the terrain can be bumpy and uneven. The Hawnets Nest welcomes pets at their A-frame cabin and tent sites. Most campgrounds in the region require pets to remain leashed when outside the vehicle or RV, with owners responsible for waste cleanup. Camping photos and user guides for Dixmont, Maine are available on The Dyrt.
Several campgrounds near Dixmont provide amenities specifically for campers with pets. Fogg Brook Resort combines camping with a golf course where pets are welcome, featuring spacious grounds for dogs to enjoy walks. Searsport Shores Ocean Campground allows pets at their waterfront sites, giving dogs access to explore shoreline areas. Camden Hills State Park Campground permits pets on most trails and camping areas while maintaining quiet hours that help prevent excessive barking issues. Most facilities maintain clean bathroom facilities and trash disposal areas essential for pet waste management. The majority of campgrounds near Dixmont remain open from May through mid-October, with some like Paul Bunyan operating from April 15 to October 15, offering extended seasons for camping with dogs before colder weather arrives.
$50 / night
"Stayed Here for one night after picking up a new travel trailer nearby. The staff and campers were all very friendly and welcoming."
"Snowmobile trails behind the campground lead to a walking path that connects the high school and elementary school for a pleasant walk in the woods."
$14 - $168 / night
"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"
$25 - $45 / night
"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."
"Beautiful campground close to all the attractions"
"Close to the cross center and the waterfront concerts. Quite"
"Overall, this is a great little private RV park with awesome views (from some sites) and great access to the ocean. "
"This is a great location from which to explore Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and towns of Belfast, Rockland and Camden."
$25 - $150 / night
"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."
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!
Legend**Campground Review: **
Hadley’s Point Campground is located on the north side of Mt Desert Island and just a short distance from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Hadley’s Point is a large private campground that has tent, water& electric RV, and full hook up sites, as well as Cabins. The campground is broke up in to multiple loops (campground map can be found in my pictures) with some loops in open areas with little shade and sites close together, and other loops have more wooded sites that have some shade and privacy. All style sites include a picnic table and fire ring.
Reservations are site type, not site specific, so a little bit of a gamble. We were assigned site B27 on this visit. This site was partially shade depending on the time of day and very close to our neighbors. Other sites in the B loop did have more trees and more private, but they were full on this stay. Check-in was easy and the staff was very helpful in providing info and answering questions about the area. A host guides you to your site and assist you in positioning if needed.
The bathroom on B-loop does not have showers so we had to hike to other loops to shower. The Bathrooms and showers were very clean. The showers are metered and cost $0.50 per 7 minutes, so don’t forget your quarters!
Firewood and limited supplies were available at the office. There is a full grocery store about 10 minutes away.
We found good cell phone service with Verizon throughout the property. The campground did not have wi-fi.
The campground also has a heated pool, playground, and laundry.
With Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park close by, there is so much to do and see in the area. One of the best benefits of the area is that there is a free shuttle with multiple routes around the island, so you can leave the car and parking hassles behind and just shuttle everywhere. The Shuttle has a stop right on the campground and is dog friendly (on leash and if your dog is friendly).
Speaking of dog friendly, I’ve never been to an area that is so dog friendly. The campground staff was very forthcoming with dog friendly info and I have to mention Bark Harbor in downtown Bar Harbor. Bark Harbor is a pet store that bakes their own treats, has toys and gifts, and tons of info on dog friendly areas on the island. They have pre-printed lists of dog friendly hotels, restaurants, on and off leash hiking trails, and dog parks. Super friendly crew that keyed us into an off leash hiking area that our dogs loved!
Pro Tip: A short ¼ mile walk from the campground is an off leash dog friendly beach that you can also launch your kayak or canoe from or have a sunset beach campfire. We really enjoys this beach after a long day of hiking all around the national park.
With all the outdoor activities of the national park, kayak and boat cruises in the ocean, lobster, lobster, lobster, you’ll need a full week to explore this island. Hadley’s Point made it a perfect place for us to take it all in.
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**Product Review: **
As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get to test products. At this campground, I tested the Morsel Spork. This spork from Morel is very handy to have in your gear list. We are teardrop campers, so our space is limited. Everything has to have a purpose and be compact. Items like the Morsel Spork, that serves multiple functions, fit right into our needs. We purchased both the mini and the XL. Both are the same (spork on one end, spoon/scraper on the other end), but the XL is a little longer. We found this very functional for regular eating from plates or bowls, or eating directly from food packets. I also found the scraper spoon side useful in cleaning out our french press carafe. Easy to clean, easy to use, comes in multiple colors, and happy to have it a part of our camping equipment.
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.
GuideMy family and I stayed at this KOA this past week. It was agreat experience! That staff was awesome and over the top accommodating. We had a pull through site with full hook up right across from the on site Lobster Trap Cafe. The site was spacious and comfortable. The whole campground was neat and clean. Staff members pick up trash throughout the day at all of the sites. The Lobster Trap had a good menu, and great customer service. They are mainly open in the evenings but also appear to serve lunch and breakfast on the weekends.
The camp store was well stocked also. There is also an island shuttle bus stop right at the entrance to the campground. There is a gas station and take out restaurant ( Island Take Out) right across from the entrance as well. There was a nice dog park as well. Cell service with AT&T was great. Cell service with T-Mobile was spotty. We did not try the campground wifi. The only down side to the trip was gnats and mosquitos, but that was all over the island and no fault of the KOA. This was one of the best KOA's we have visited and we will definitely stay there again when we visit Acadia.
GuideWe camped for years and years at Mount Desert Campground with our four children and my Sister-in-Law and her two sons. The kids are all grown now and are taking their own camping trips to this amazing place. It is a family run campground with immaculate grounds and bathroom facilities on Somes Sound in Mt. Desert, Maine which is right next to the fabulous town of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Forest. There are so many activities and amenities just minutes from this lovely campground but, if you choose to stay put...you will not be disappointed. There are lovely camp roads to walk, run, or bike. Fresh air to breathe, an epic long dock to catch and release crabs near, kayak or canoe rentals, and so much more. The Camp store has wonderful provisions including homemade bear claws in the am to enjoy with coffee or tea. It is above and beyond a family favorite place to camp in Maine.
GuideHadley's Point is a private campground just outside Acadia National Park. This campground prides itself on being family-friendly and welcoming to pets.
Children are allowed to bike throughout the campground until dusk. While we stayed, there was a campground-wide Fourth of July bike parade. The kids loved it.
Pets are welcome but cannot be abandoned in the motorhome when you leave. Plan to take your pet with you everywhere.
Hadley's Point offers laundry facilities, showers, a heated pool, cornhole, and shuffleboard. While the pool is heated, it is not hot -- or even very warm. But this is Maine we are talking about, and I'm sure that the water was warmer than it would otherwise have been.
The campground is primarily designed to accommodate RVs and motorhomes. The large fields and open lots for RVs provide ample parking and the campground offered electricity as well as other hookups.
Cute cabins offer cozy sleeping (but no running water) for visitors without tents or RVs.
We brought our tent and felt a little like second-class citizens at this RV-focused campground. The tent sites were tiny. Our large van, tent, and screened-in pavilion covered the entire site, leaving very little walking space. Our site also lacked trees for shade and hammocks.
Worse yet, the campground has an infestation of Black-Legged Deer Ticks -- the ticks responsible for Lyme disease. We found two on our son during our stay. I hope they treat for these ticks soon because it poses a huge risk to their campers.
There is a lot of potential for this campground but they need to spray the grounds for ticks and create more comfortable sites. They could be awesome if they shifted their focus from trying to fit as many people as possible to creating a comfortable camping experience for all.
Pros:
- Heated pool
- Bathrooms cleaned regularly
- Laundry
- Good price
- Good location
- Playground
- Kid and pet friendly
- Island Explorer Bus stops at the campground
Cons:
- Cramped sites
- Ticks
- Crowded
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!!
GuideGreat place to camp outside the crazy tourist packed Acadia but only a 25 minute drive to the park. Very nice sites, flush toilets and showers. I got a lake view site but also forested sites available. Pet friendly camping. Would definitely go back!
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
Pet-friendly campsites near Dixmont provide access to outdoor recreation in central Maine's rural landscape. Located between Bangor and Belfast, this region offers camping options with wooded terrain at approximately 400 feet elevation. Winter temperatures frequently drop below freezing while summer camping season runs primarily from late May through mid-October with occasional rain showers even during peak season.
Morning hikes with dogs: At Camden Hills State Park Campground, trails accommodate leashed pets throughout the park. "Most spots are wooded, but there are 8 non-wooded, open grassy sites at the front of the park, which have little shade," notes camper Heather C. The park "has direct access to Mount Megunticook, and Mount Battie, and offers easy to advanced hikes."
Fishing spots: Sebasticook Lake Campground provides lake access for anglers with pets. Located on Tent Village Road in Newport, the campground has waterfront sites where dogs can join while you fish. As Christopher notes, "The site, 34 was on the water," though campers should be prepared for terrain challenges.
Golfing with canine companions: Fogg Brook Resort combines camping with golf course access where leashed pets are welcome. Camper Judy M. reports, "The golf course was in Great shape. They had live music and lots of activities for all ages." The resort maintains "plenty of room for kids to enjoy their bikes" and welcomes dogs throughout the common areas.
Quiet adult-oriented camping: Many campers appreciate Pumpkin Patch RV Resort for its peaceful environment. Visitor Becca H. explains 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." Nicholas H. adds, "It's a quiet peaceful campground. It is very well kept, and the staff is always welcoming."
Oceanfront dog walking: Searsport Shores Ocean Campground offers unique coastal access for dogs. "At low tide you can do fun rock designs on the shore," shares camper Stacy M., while April W. adds, "The tent sites are completely separate from the RVs and are in the woods, beautifully maintained." The oceanfront setting creates opportunities for shoreline dog walking during appropriate tide times.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently note well-maintained grounds throughout the region. At Paul Bunyan Campground, Tasha H. reported, "The showers are nice and hot, it's quiet here at night, and it's such a chill atmosphere." Similarly, Camden Hills State Park maintains "spacious" sites with clean facilities that accommodate pets.
Seasonal operations: Most dog-friendly campgrounds near Dixmont operate from May through October, with some closures earlier in fall. Rebecca Y. noted at Pumpkin Patch RV Resort, "Stayed here in October, the week before they shut down for the season. Staff was friendly and super helpful. Snowmobile trails behind the campground lead to a walking path."
Site terrain variations: Some campgrounds feature challenging topography that may affect camping with pets. At Sebasticook Lake Campground, sites can be uneven and bumpy. One camper describes the roads as "narrow and full of bumps, mud, etc."
Leash requirements: The Hawnets Nest and most area campgrounds require dogs remain leashed when outside accommodations. The Hawnets Nest offers both "A-Frame & Tent Camping" options where pets are permitted, but standard leash rules apply throughout the grounds.
Dog-friendly playground access: Paul Bunyan Campground provides pet access to areas where children play, making it easier for families with both kids and dogs. As Amy H. notes, it's a "Beautiful campground close to all the attractions," with playground facilities that welcome supervised pets.
Multi-generational activities: Skowhegan Kennebec Valley KOA offers activities for various ages while accommodating pets. Ashley I. reports, "Tons of stuff to do - great playground, tractor rides. Store was well stocked." This allows family members of all ages to participate in activities with their dogs nearby.
Water access considerations: When camping with both children and dogs, evaluate water safety at each location. At Searsport Shores, "The tent sites aren't accessible by car though, so you need to put all your camping equipment into a wagon and pull it to your site," advises Eileen N., which may present challenges for families with pets and young children.
Full hookup availability: For RVers traveling with pets, Pumpkin Patch RV Resort offers extensive utilities. According to Nancy W., "Our site was a full hook-up pull thru which was perfect for our one-night stay. All the hook-ups were well-placed and we did not need extensions to connect."
Site spacing for dog comfort: RVers appreciate adequate space between sites when traveling with pets. Rick G. observed at Pumpkin Patch RV Resort, "Sites are very clean, good space, well laid out and pretty level. Good cellular and wi-fi coverage if that is important to you."
Access roads: Consider road conditions when bringing larger RVs with pets. Nancy W. noted at Pumpkin Patch, "The roads in and out and around the park are wide and easy to maneuver around," making it easier to navigate with animals. Conversely, some campgrounds like Sebasticook Lake feature more challenging access roads that may require careful navigation.
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