Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Dover-Foxcroft, ME

Spacious Skies Balsam Woods Campground accommodates pets at all 123 sites, offering tent, RV, and cabin camping options in Abbot Village, just north of Dover-Foxcroft. Dogs receive a warm welcome with dedicated pet waste stations positioned throughout the grounds for convenient cleanup. The campground maintains standard leash requirements while providing ample space for pet exercise along its walking trails. Management at Wilderness Edge Campground offers exceptional pet services, including dog walking and pet-sitting while campers explore nearby attractions. Most campgrounds in the region permit pets with proper vaccination records and responsible ownership practices, though specific pet policies vary by location.

Lily Bay State Park's two campground areas—Dunn Point and Rowell Cove—allow pets at all sites with direct water access for dogs who enjoy swimming. The park features multiple hiking trails suitable for leashed dogs, with the shoreline trail offering excellent exercise opportunities. Moose Creek RV Resort provides a dedicated dog park where pets can play off-leash in a secure environment. When camping with pets in the Dover-Foxcroft region, owners should be aware of wildlife encounters, particularly during early morning and evening hours when moose and deer activity increases. The Maine woods contain various wildlife that may interest or alarm dogs, so keeping pets leashed on trails prevents unwanted encounters. Seasonal considerations include black fly and mosquito activity in late spring and early summer, which can affect both humans and pets during outdoor activities.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine (73)

    1. Spacious Skies Balsam Woods

    9 Reviews
    Abbot, ME
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 876-2731

    $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. "

    2. Soul Retrieve-Hill

    1 Review
    Brownville Junction, ME
    7 miles
    +1 (207) 279-6007

    $44 - $99 / night

    "Soul Retrieve Hill is new to the Dyrt and has an awesome location near Senebec Lake & features a communal area so you can meet other campers! "

    3. Jo-Mary Campground

    2 Reviews
    Brownville Junction, ME
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 723-8117

    4. Maine Star Campground

    1 Review
    Stetson, ME
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 717-7453

    $12 - $20 / night

    5. Wilson Streams Area

    1 Review
    Willimantic, ME
    16 miles
    +1 (207) 852-1291

    "Continue down the road to five of the six sites (#6 is located a short drive away across the stream accessible from (Bodfish road). The sites are clearly marked and have a picnic table and fire pit."

    6. Dunn Point Campground — Lily Bay State Park

    19 Reviews
    Greenville, ME
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 695-2700

    $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."

    7. Camp of the Woods

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    Dover-Foxcroft, ME
    3 miles
    +1 (207) 717-7118

    $25 - $35 / night

    8. Moosehead Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    Greenville Junction, ME
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 695-2210

    $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."

    9. Moose Creek RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Greenville, ME
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 695-2425

    $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. "

    10. Rowell Cove Campground — Lily Bay State Park

    12 Reviews
    Frenchtown, ME
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 695-2700

    $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."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Dover-Foxcroft, ME

266 Reviews of 73 Dover-Foxcroft Campgrounds


  • Celeste C.
    Oct. 1, 2018

    Peaks-Kenny State Park

    Beautiful Sebec Lake

    We camped here in June and the weather was beautiful and it wasn't buggy. This campground is located in Dover-Foxcroft far enough from town to appear to be in the woodlands, but close enough to grocery stores and restaurants. We kayaked on this crystal clear lake and it was so relaxing. There are no water sites but there is a sandy beach, plenty of picnic tables and grills, group camping and day use areas. Clean updated bathrooms and a handful of water and electric sites. The sites are spacious and there is space between them. There weren't many campers when we visited which was great for us. It was quiet. There were plenty of deer making their appearance during our walks. We brought our dogs, dogs are not permitted on the beach. We love this campground. The staff were very nice and helpful. We will be back.

  • Becca H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 16, 2022

    Pumpkin Patch RV Resort

    Clean and Quiet with Friendly People!

    Stayed 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!

  • Eugene  T.
    Aug. 15, 2019

    Wilderness Edge Campground

    Close to Mount Katadhan

    This 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.

  • K
    Aug. 26, 2020

    Wilderness Edge Campground

    Awesome!

    This 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.

  • Sandie N.
    Jul. 21, 2021

    Peaks-Kenny State Park

    Bee Aware

    I 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

  • Sandra L.
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Wilderness Edge Campground

    Comfortable family campground & RV park

    Quiet 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.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 22, 2018

    Daicey Pond Cabins — Baxter State Park

    Camping Cabins with an Incredible View

    If 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.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 29, 2018

    Abol Campground — Baxter State Park

    Easy access to Mt. Katahdin

    Though 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.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2022

    Moose Creek RV Resort

    Truely a 5-Star RV Resort

    We 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.


Guide to Dover-Foxcroft

Experience the joy of camping with your furry friends near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, where several campgrounds welcome pets and offer a variety of amenities and activities for both you and your four-legged companions.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Dover-Foxcroft

  • At Spacious Skies Balsam Woods, pets are allowed, making it a great spot for families with dogs to enjoy biking and hayrides together.
  • Moosehead Family Campground features nearby ATV trails, perfect for adventurous pet owners looking to explore the beautiful Maine wilderness.
  • Enjoy the scenic surroundings at Fogg Brook Resort, where pets can join you for walks around the well-kept grounds and participate in various campground activities.

Tips for camping with dogs near Dover-Foxcroft

  • Always keep your dog on a leash while exploring the trails at Wilson Streams Area to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet when visiting Piscataquis Point, as amenities may be limited, and you want to keep them hydrated and happy.
  • Make use of the picnic tables at Soul Retrieve-Hill for meal times, ensuring your dog has a comfortable spot to relax while you enjoy your meals.

Dog owners appreciate the cleanliness and amenities

  • Campers rave about the clean facilities at Moosehead Family Campground, which include well-maintained restrooms and showers, making it easy to keep your pet clean too.
  • The friendly atmosphere at Fogg Brook Resort ensures that both you and your dog feel welcome, with plenty of space for them to roam.
  • Rum Pond Campsite offers a secluded experience, allowing your dog to enjoy nature while you relax by the water, making it a perfect getaway for pet owners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Dover-Foxcroft, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Dover-Foxcroft, ME is Spacious Skies Balsam Woods with a 4.9-star rating from 9 reviews.

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