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Great clean campground
Great campground, it is walking distance to Old Orchard beach and has large sites. Many family activities including fishing, 2 pools, a dog park, and a snack shack.
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Freeport/Durham KOA's large leash-free dog zone offers ample space for pets to run and play in a natural setting within its 50-acre property. The campground welcomes pets at tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping accommodations including yurts. Bradbury Mountain State Park Campground maintains dog-friendly trails with pets permitted throughout the camping area and on hiking paths, requiring leashes at all times. Most pet-friendly campgrounds near Durham provide designated pet waste stations and fire rings at each site, with full hookup options available for RV campers traveling with dogs. Campground roads can become dusty during dry periods, requiring extra attention for pets with sensitive paws or respiratory issues. The KOA dog park remains consistently clean and free of waste, making it particularly suitable for families camping with dogs.
Nearby hiking trails at Bradbury Mountain State Park offer numerous pet-friendly options with varying difficulty levels, though owners should watch for mountain bikers who share the paths. Cedar Haven Campground and Durham Leisure Campground both accommodate pets with water and electric hookups, though motorcycles are not permitted at Durham Leisure regardless of purpose. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours starting at 10pm which includes pet noise restrictions. Ticks are numerous throughout the area, particularly in wooded campsites and along trails, making regular pet checks essential. Local veterinary services can be found within a 15-minute drive in Freeport, where pet supply stores also offer camping-specific pet gear. The campground kitchen facilities at Bradbury Mountain include microwave access and dishwashing stations that prove particularly useful for preparing and cleaning pet food containers during extended stays.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Durham (124)
1. Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground
"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."
"I don’t associate Maine with sandy beaches, so it didn’t occur to me beforehand there would be so much of it (yeah, even at an oceanfront campground.)"
2. Desert of Maine Campground
"We were tucked back into T8 which is a walk down campsite under the trees near a small stream."
"Desert of Maine campground is an excellent choice just 4-5 miles from the heart of Freeport at interstate exit # 22. This campground is well-imagined."
from $45 - $55 / night
Check Availability3. Bradbury Mountain State Park Campground
"Sites are a good size, generally level and most are quite close to the road, so you’ll contend with road traffic. There are a few walk-in tent sites with lean-tos."
"Dog friendly, toilets, SHOWERS, and the most adorable communal outdoor covered kitchen that had a sink, microwave, free library, and donation boxes with beverages, snacks and veggies."
4. Winslow Park And Campground
"A nature trail and covered group picnic pavilion. A game room where children can play board games and foosball."
"The park is located on Casco Bay in the town of Freeport(home to L.L. Bean’s flagship store{which is open 24/7} and many other outlets)."
from $14 - $35 / night
Check Availability5. Freeport / Durham KOA
"The location is good as it is about 10-15 minutes far from the town of Freeport(home to L.L."
"Kid and pet friendly. Lots of activities for kids including a flashlight candy hunt, water slide, and s’more roast."
6. Cedar Haven Campground
"Great location to explore the Brunswick, Bath area. 40 minute drive to Popham Beach the best beach on Maine!"
"The campground is close to Freeport and all the superb activities the area affords."
7. Durham Leisure Campground
"Great location...5 mins to Freeport, 45 mins to Portland. Owners (young couple) are very friendly & helpful. Gwen is just great, very kind & always answers phone or txts."
"Outside Lights out at a particular hour. (10pm) Working folks coming & going late at night and before sunrise. This campground is geared for working people.
Poor Wi-Fi or cable connection."
from $45 - $70 / night
Check Availability8. Thomas Point Beach and Campground
"Great campground for someone who enjoys a more social experience, and access to many activities!"
from $30 - $35 / night
Check Availability9. Poland Spring Campground
"A big pool and also a lake to swim or rent a boat! Very family friendly (including dogs!) there is a store and playground and plenty of area to explore!"
"We had a great time at Poland Spring, the campground was nice, our site was reasonably spacious and very well located."
from $27 - $52 / night
Check Availability10. Sebago Lake State Park Campground
"Sebego Lake SP does Not allow pets. I suggeat looking for a care taker fir your dog It specifically tells you this when you try to reserve a campsite . the Day use area does allow dogs . leashed . "
"Sebago Lake State Park is close to Portland, Maine and neighboring towns. Nice to be close to home so the drive to arrive isn’t so long. Nice scenery and helpful staff. An enjoyable weekend."
from $25 - $30 / night
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- 19 min from Lewiston, ME
- 41 min from Portland, ME
- 1 hr 39 min from Bangor, ME
- 1 hr 45 min from Manchester, NH
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Durham, ME
732 Reviews of 124 Durham Campgrounds
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GuideSun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach
Great place
Absolutely beautiful! Clean, quiet, had a shaded site near the dog park which was awesome for us with our pups
- AAlex M.Scout
Sun Outdoors Old Orchard Beach Downtown
Great Campsite
Reservations online was super easy, and the hosts are great. They allowed me to drive around and look at the other campsites as I was needing a site with limited/no tree coverage. Plus I’m still learning how to handle my van, so was looking for a very flat spot. Bathrooms are nice and clean, the grounds are nice and clean, and the dog park is a great bonus.
Sarah A.GuideWild Acres Sun RV Resort
Quiet & Nice + lots of activities for families
This was a nicely shaded and quiet park, even with kids running around. There was a nice pool for the kiddos, as well as kayaks and water toys for the pond, which looks like a lake. Great sized dog parks - 2 connected to each other. People are super nice. Sites are pretty close together.
Staff super nice. Wifi not great and we have starlink - lots of obstruction so if you need uninterrupted access I’d check with the front desk to see if there are clearer areas for your satellite. Laundry was a bit of a trek from our site, but not a huge deal. Overall pleasant stay, though!
- Samantha S.
TravelerNaples Campground
We wont be back...
We 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.
Shawn B.GuideOld Orchard Beach Campground
Very Nice Place To Stay!
This is a rockstar of a campsite. They have everything you need, minus an ATM. There is a general store with the normal gear. They have a pool and hot tub. There is a small, but very well-kept dog park. On top of all that there is pinball, Pac-Man, and pool table! But, if you want to stick with the normal stuff, they also have basketball courts, badminton courts, horseshoes, and tons more.
There is a trolly that will take you to the city for $2, but if you have a bicycle it is a quick 15-minute ride to the beach.
The city itself is super fun with lots of rides, good food, and you can even learn how to surf!
Nancy W.
LegendFreeport / Durham KOA
Good Location, Clean, Lots of Camping Options
I 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.
- Nancy W.Legend
Old Orchard Beach Campground
Huge campground with lots of sites and amenities.
Old Orchard Beach is a fun, family-oriented campground located in the fun little beach town of Old Orchard Beach. Old Orchard is known for their amusement park, arcade, pier, fun downtown, and expansive beach with seven miles of room to walk. Here you can stroll along the streets listening to the melodic sounds of an arcade, buy an airbrushed t-shirt and eat pier fries and fried dough. And the best thing is there is a trolley that takes you from the campground to the beach so you don’t have to deal with parking.
When the summer season is in full swing, there is lots to do in the campground and at the nearby Atlantic Ocean beach. There are lots of amenities in the campground like a basketball court, Wiffle ball field, horseshoes, badminton, playgrounds, arcade, swimming pools and hot tub, group bonfire, and dog park. The campground is quite large and divided into a variety of sections, some areas are all seasonal campers and others are for transients. The campground offers RV sites, cabin rentals, park model sites, and simple tent sites. We liked the sections in the back (Bear Brook and Black Forest) which are set away from the entrance and the majority of activities. We visited in the off-season but can only image the park gets pretty busy especially in the front section where the swimming pool, arcade, camp store, and other activities are located. The campground is gated which limits who can come into the park. If you want to have guests, plan on shelling out a bit of cash as it is $8/day for kids and $10 for adults and$12 for overnight guests.
Our gravel site was perfectly level with no potholes and the roads leading to our site were easy to navigate in our 45’ motorhome. The patio was gravel and there was some grass between campsites. Our picnic table was clean and not made of old rotten wood with sagging benches. There was not much shade at our site which was fine with us because it was October when we visited and wanted the sun. We were able to pick up wifi at our site because we were close to a tower. Our Verizon phone and hotspot worked great as did the parks cable television. The campground is just one mile from Old Orchard Beach and close to Route 1 which is the main corridor leading up and down the Maine coast.
The nearby town of Biddeford has some great restaurants(Palace Dinner, Run of the Mill Public House and Brewery, and Dunston Tab and Table). While the campground is large enough for a good long walk, we prefer to walk the wooded trails at Ferry Beach State Park. If you are looking for something for kids to do there is Funtown Splashtown which is a large water and amusement park and you can get discount tickets at the campgrounds camp store
- Tiffany N.Traveler
Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground
Wonderful!
A 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.
Guide to Durham
Campgrounds near Durham, Maine typically receive between 40-50 inches of precipitation annually, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping season. The surrounding terrain combines dense pine forests with open meadows and small ponds, creating diverse camping environments within a 20-mile radius of Durham. Seasonal variations affect campground accessibility, with most locations operating from May through October.
What to Do
Kayaking on protected waters: Winslow Park and Campground offers direct ocean access for kayaking in sheltered Casco Bay. "The campground was right on the ocean, and we had front row seats every morning to the sunrise on the water, we just had to peek outside our tent," notes Brittany M. Rentals available on-site during summer months.
Farm and agricultural activities: Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground operates as part of a working organic farm with educational opportunities. "This campground is located on an organic dairy farm. There is a farm cafe on site with local food. We loved that!" writes Tonya M. Visitors can observe sustainable farming practices and participate in scheduled farm tours offered Wednesday through Sunday.
Outdoor kitchen access: At Bradbury Mountain State Park Campground, campers utilize the community kitchen area for meal preparation. As one visitor explains, "There's even a kitchen area for dishes and a microwave for heating your meals." The shared facility includes hot water access and community utensils during operating hours of 7am-9pm.
What Campers Like
Diverse accommodation options: Freeport/Durham KOA provides multiple lodging styles beyond standard campsites. "This visit we had our hybrid camper in one of the wooded sites. The Halloween celebration is really well done- campers decorate their sites, there is an in-costume parade, and the central, bigger rigs are set up for trick or treating," reports Rebus B.
Proximity to shopping areas: Campsites near Durham offer convenient access to retail destinations. "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," notes Nancy W., highlighting the surrounding area advantages.
Updated bathroom facilities: Recent renovations at several campgrounds have significantly improved bathroom quality. "The bathrooms are some of the nicest I have EVER seen at a campground (public or private)," states Tucker B. about Desert of Maine Campground. Many campgrounds now feature individual shower rooms rather than communal facilities.
What You Should Know
Site spacing varies significantly: Campsites throughout the Durham area range from closely positioned to relatively private. "Sites are close together, but sites 6, 12, and 16 are private with short, walk-in trails," advises Alyson D. about Bradbury Mountain State Park Campground. Research specific site numbers when booking to ensure desired privacy level.
Seasonal activities schedule: Campground programming fluctuates throughout the season with reduced activities during shoulder months. "Normally there are plenty of activities like s'mores by the fire, crafts, pony rides, ice cream social, hay rides but this year they were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic," explains Nancy W.
Pool availability: Several campgrounds maintain pools with specific operating hours and seasonal availability. "The pool is clean and well maintained," notes Brooke F. about Freeport/Durham KOA. Most campground pools operate from Memorial Day through Labor Day with hours from 10am to dusk, weather permitting.
Tips for Camping with Families
Playground proximity: When camping with children, select sites near playground facilities for convenience. "The campground welcomes pets at tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping accommodations including yurts," notes one camper. Another adds that they "prefer sites near playground that overlook Vasco bay. Bathrooms are very clean and kids really enjoy running in field."
Halloween weekend events: Poland Spring Campground offers family-focused seasonal programming. "Daily activities for adults & kids. The pool is nice and has a great little playground next to it. It has a very rustic feel but the facilities are clean, updated and inviting," writes Diana A. Halloween weekends typically sell out months in advance.
Wildlife observation opportunities: Morning hours provide optimal wildlife viewing conditions at several campgrounds. "A friend and I camped here not for the family fun, but because we wanted to be able to slip into our kayaks for an early paddle with the loons, bald eagles, and herons," shares Jean C. Most wildlife activity occurs between 5:30-8:30am during summer months.
Tips from RVers
Electrical hookup accessibility: Many campgrounds require additional equipment for successful connections. "The electric hook up required a 50 ft. extension cord to reach a pole," reports Gary G. about Thomas Point Beach and Campground. RV campers should verify exact electrical configurations and extension requirements before arrival.
Site leveling challenges: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Durham present leveling difficulties for larger vehicles. "Site 18 was not level and we had difficulty leveling our small motorhome," shares Lisa W. Request specific information about site grading and surface composition when making reservations for larger vehicles.
Road conditions and accessibility: Internal campground roads vary significantly in quality and width. "There are a few restrooms buildings scattered around the park which may not be close depending on what site you are in," explains Nancy W. about Durham area campgrounds. RVs exceeding 30 feet should confirm site access details before booking.
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