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Wassamki Springs Campground welcomes pets with spacious sites and a range of accommodation options including tent and RV camping. This Scarborough location maintains clean facilities and requires proof of rabies vaccination for all dogs. Several reviewers note the campground's pond with sandy entrances is a highlight, though water shoes are suggested due to fallen pine needles creating slightly mucky conditions. The well-organized campground features fire rings and picnic tables at each site, with most offering ample shade for keeping pets comfortable during summer months. Full hook-up RV sites include water, electric, and sewer connections, while tent campers enjoy waterfront views from designated areas. The campground maintains quiet hours to ensure barking doesn't disturb neighbors.
Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park offers a peaceful environment for campers with pets, located approximately one mile from the Eastern Trail through Scarborough Marsh. Dogs enjoy walks along the nearby marshland where wildlife viewing opportunities abound. The campground features premium full-hookup sites overlooking the marsh where pets and owners can watch egrets hunt in tidal pools during evening hours. Sites are level with good spacing, though tent areas have less privacy than RV sections. The bathhouse facilities stay consistently clean throughout the camping season, which runs from early May through mid-October. Reviewers consistently mention the exceptionally quiet atmosphere, making this location ideal for campers with well-behaved dogs who may be sensitive to noise or overstimulation. Nearby pet-friendly attractions include the Audubon Wildlife Refuge and numerous walking trails.
"Spent three nights in a nice sized, quiet spot, on the camps’ outside loop. The park is well located, near the beach, shopping, and with access to Portland."
"This adult only campground is peaceful and quiet, with the sounds of birds and the trees being the main thing you hear - it is quite relaxing. "
"We like to stay in the “south section” which tends to have less kids because it is farther away from the “action.”"
"Right next to the road. So yes lots of family glamping fun. But not for those looking for a more visceral Maine camping experience."
"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.)"
"There is a small, but very well-kept dog park. On top of all that there is pinball, Pac-Man, and pool table! "
"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."
from $100 - $145 / night
Check Availability"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 Availability"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
Check Availability"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."
"Lots of barking dogs."
from $63 / night
Check Availability"One unique thing that I liked was that each spot had multiple faucet hookups which may not always be necessary but it was a nice thing to have when we needed to run water outside without having to unhook"
"Pond is warm water and sandy entrances although a little mucky further in from fallen pine needles. Water shoes suggested. Well organized events even in a pandemic. Cleaning done constantly."
from $30 - $390 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful setting, lots of trees, bordering on beautiful marsh area. Many different types of campsites: rent, RV, seasonal RV, cottages, glamping tents and cabins etc."
"Dogs are welcome. Big rig friendly. Very close to attractions and restaurants and stores. We will be back next year with friends. We camped in our Minnie Winnie travel trailer."
"Lovely campground near the lake."
"Used this spot for two day stop-over to visit family nearby. Friendly and accommodating. Terrain is a little hilly and tight for large vehicles. Sights are comfortable size."
from $30 - $155 / night
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ScoutThe grounds are well maintained with flowers planted everywhere. Staff is extra friendly. Bathrooms and showers could use updating but were spotless. Very pet friendly with dog park, agility equipment, dog pond and dog wash.
RangerConsider the Thousand Trails membership when booking this site. Our annual membership fees basically covered what it would cost to camp here for two weeks.
The campground has good proximity to Orchard Beach and Portland. However, the spots are pretty tight, and the WiFi is awful away from the registration office. We were in the wooded area, but those camping on the outskirts seemed able to utilize their Starlink.
The dog park and pool were small but nice. The bathroom facilities were pretty good, though they weren't cleaned as often as they should be.
ScoutGreat 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.
GuideThe Chocorua KOA is a great campground with super friendly staff, a variety of sites and lots of activities and things to do for everyone in the family.
We stayed with two other families on pull-through full hook-up sites 43, 45, and 47. Although we were on the main road, we really enjoyed these sites. They were wooded and in a central location close to the playgrounds, pavilion, beach and nature trails. Site 45 was pretty narrow but the other two sites had a bit more space so we mostly used 43 and 47 to hang out. We especially loved that the pull-through road behind our sites was not a main access road so we had a nice long stretch of road that was just for us. We played games and the kids road bikes without having to worry about cars driving through.
There are also a lot of really nice tent sites along the water, cabins, teepees, lodges and great areas for groups to camp. They are fairly strict with quiet hours so it is a very quiet campground at night.
The facilities are nice and clean. The pavilion and fire pit area are a nice place to gather with games and a mining station to enjoy. There are two playgrounds for little and big kids. The bathrooms are quite dated but clean. The pool is freezing cold so the kids didn’t swim much. The beach area is small and not deep enough to swim but the kids enjoyed playing in the sand and water. There are a lot of options for boat rentals- paddle boats, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and row boats. There is a beautiful board walk that leads through the marsh to a system of short nature trails. We really enjoyed walking the trails though some need a lot of work due to fallen trees and overgrowth. There were also a lot of free activities for the kids like crafts, wagon rides and games with a full schedule of events. You really never have to leave this campground!
This is also an incredibly dog-friendly campground with a fun dog park, a special swimming pond just for dogs and doggie day care available. This is one of the most pet loving campgrounds we’ve ever camped in and our pup loved it!!
We had a great trip and will definitely be back!
TravelerLarge campsites, clean amenities, nice dog park, great store with everything you need and located near like Winni.
GuideAbsolutely beautiful! Clean, quiet, had a shaded site near the dog park which was awesome for us with our pups
ScoutReservations 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.
TravelerUpon arrival staff was nice. They did ask for $10 cash gate card fee. At the time of rival I did not have cash on me. They did allow me to pay it later on during our visit. As we traveled the road to our camp site I was disappointed in the condition of the roads and how tight everything is. Again, the campsite was beautiful with access and frontage on the pond. I was also not impressed with the dog park it was quite a hike from our campsite and near the office. It would have been nicer to have the dog park in the camping area. The day we were leaving we made a special trip to the atm, to get the required $10 cash fee. As we departed I went into the office to check out, return the gate card, and pay the fee. At that time, I handed the clerk the $10 and explained that I owed it. She in turn explained that I did not owe them any money as the $10 was a deposit in case you did not return the card. I was less than impressed with how that was explained at the beginning and the additional trip we had to make.
TravelerIt was an easy campground to navigate. We were so fortunate, we stayed at another campground and check out was at noon. We were sitting on the side of the foothills entrance ( check in time was 2:00), the owner allowed us to enter early. I would like to thank him very much for that. The new owners are working diligently on updating the facilities and working very hard doing it. While we were there they were working on one of the roads that got a bit washed out, and also working on updating the dog park. Campground is very clean. Only draw back was it is very close to Route 16 and some places in campground were a bit noisy. We were so happy to have visited this site!
Pet friendly camping near Gorham, Maine offers numerous options within a 20-mile radius. Located in Cumberland County where the Presumpscot River flows, Gorham experiences relatively mild summers with average July temperatures reaching 80°F. Many campgrounds in this area maintain quiet hours starting at 10 p.m. to ensure barking doesn't disturb neighboring campers.
Water activities on Sebago Lake: At Sebago Lake State Park Campground, visitors can fish for bass and landlocked salmon. "You can take the boat up river through the songo locks. All the way up to long lake. Stop at Naples causeway for a bite to eat," notes Joshua B.
Visit working farms: Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground combines camping with agricultural exploration. "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," shares Tiffany N.
Beach excursions with shuttle service: Paradise Park Resort provides transportation to nearby beaches. "This is a family friendly campground that is a short shuttle ride (offered by the staff) or drive to the amusements and boardwalk at Old Orchard Beach," explains Alycia G. The pond at Paradise Park is suitable for fishing but not swimming.
Heated pools and activities: Bayley's Camping Resort offers multiple swimming options. "They have pools, hot tubs live entertainment, mini golf, fishing, kayaking. Almost anything you want to do while camping they've got it here," says Logan S. The resort also provides a free shuttle to Old Orchard Beach.
Clean facilities: Old Orchard Beach Campground maintains well-kept amenities. "A very well laid out campground, sites are roomy and well kept. Facilities are always clean. Dog and kid friendly," reports Stephanie G. The campground also offers a trolley service to the beach for $2.
Ocean views: Many campers appreciate the coastal settings available at various campgrounds. "Many if the sites are overlooking the ocean. Great playground for kids and convenient locations of bath houses," says Nancy G. about Winslow Park and Campground, which offers waterfront sites with direct access to Casco Bay.
Bug preparation essential: Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park requires insect protection. "The only negative of this place was the mosquitoes. They were TERRIBLE. In the time it took after we parked the camper, to when I could dig the bug spray out of our truck I was covered in bites," warns Megan W.
Rabies documentation required: Many campgrounds in the area require proof of rabies vaccination for dogs. At Wassamki Springs Campground, "You have to have proof of rabies vaccination for any of your dogs so be prepared for that," advises Charlie & Danielle B.
Site privacy varies: Campgrounds in the region offer different levels of seclusion. "Looking for a more secluded tent site? Just down the road is a public biking/hiking trail and goes through the Scarborough Marsh," suggests Nancy W. Some sites have minimal privacy, while others are more tucked away in wooded areas.
Consider proximity to attractions: Sandy Pines Campground offers access to multiple activities. "My kids enjoyed visiting with the farm animals and walking along the rocky shore each day. Plenty to do between biking, kayaking, farm experience and visiting downtown Freeport close by," shares Michele S.
Find heated pool options: For cooler days, look for campgrounds with heated swimming facilities. "We were in a tent and enjoyed it but there are also many mobile homes and RVs. The walk to Old Orchard Beach was about a 10 minute walk from our site," notes Monica J. about Paradise Park Resort.
Playground accessibility: When camping with children, consider sites near play areas. "We prefer sites near playground that overlook Vasco bay. Bathrooms are very clean and kids really enjoy running in field and that there is a working farm within the camp ground," advises Jessica M.
Full hookup availability: Most campgrounds offer various hookup options. "The utilities were in the far back of the site so make sure you have long enough hoses," warns Nancy W. about Wassamki Spring Camping Area, recommending extensions for water and electric connections.
Site leveling considerations: Check whether sites are naturally level to avoid setup challenges. "Our gravel site was perfectly level with no potholes and the roads leading to our site were easy to navigate in our 45' motorhome," reports Nancy W. about Old Orchard Beach Campground.
Seasonal timing affects pricing: For Bayley's Camping Resort, "Nightly rates in peak season are outrageous but you can find much cheaper rates if you stay in the shoulder season or go with 30 amp electric and no sewer," advises Nancy W. Visiting in May or September often provides similar amenities at lower rates.
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