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ScoutTwin Mountain-Mt. Washington KOA
Pet friendly Campground
We enjoyed our stay here and our dog loved the dog park! We would highly recommend this campground.
Dog-Friendly Camping near Hanover, ME
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Stony Brook Recreation and Campground in Hanover welcomes pets at all tent and RV sites with standard leash requirements. Grafton Notch Campground offers wooded sites with fire rings where leashed dogs can join their owners for hiking adventures on nearby trails. Most campgrounds in the area maintain clean facilities with hot showers and flush toilets, making extended stays comfortable for both pets and owners. Campgrounds tag pets upon check-in to ensure they can be returned if they get loose, with some locations even providing welcome treats for four-legged campers. Pet-friendly accommodations range from primitive tent sites to full hookup RV spots with 30/50 amp service, though pet owners should note that not all cabin rentals permit animals inside.
The Androscoggin River provides excellent recreation for campers with dogs, with several campgrounds offering river access where pets can cool off during summer months. Trails through wooded areas surrounding campgrounds provide morning exercise opportunities for dogs, though owners should check for ticks after walks. Most campgrounds enforce standard pet policies including leash requirements, waste cleanup, and quiet hours to prevent excessive barking. The nearby Appalachian Trail sections allow leashed dogs, making the Hanover area particularly appealing for hikers with pets. Some campgrounds have designated pet exercise areas away from swimming beaches and playgrounds. Seasonal considerations include higher tick activity in grassy areas during spring and summer months, with several reviewers noting the importance of tick prevention when camping with dogs in Maine's western mountains.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Hanover (164)
1. Grafton Notch Campground
"This campground is privately owned and is situated in an amazing spot in the mountains of Western Maine."
"This small, private campground just outside Grafton Notch State Park offers clean, level, quiet sites with hot showers. If you don’t need wi-fi and hook-ups, this is the place for you!"
from $28 / night
Check Availability2. Stony Brook Recreation and Campground
"Very nice has a pool close to grafton state park"
"Sites are a little close to each other, but they're very long. Great pool, fun rec room area (we learned how to play shuffleboard!) We were the 2nd tiny house there!"
3. Coos Canyon Campground and Cabins
"Nice trail to the river next to our site. Dog friendly. Fun little scavenger hunt for kids of all ages. Short walk over to Coos Canyon rest area with great swim holes."
"We stayed at the main campground in 2021. The campground was a nice place and the sites are generally under shaded trees and included electric and water."
from $30 - $210 / night
Check Availability4. Mount Blue State Park Campground
"Our camp sites were next to each other but also very private. No water or electricity except at the main bathrooms where there are showers, toilets and a dish wash station. Beautiful lake!"
"Mount Blue is an awesome Maine State Park about 2 hrs. north-west of Portland, 1hr from the White Mts. in NH and 1.5 hours from the Quebec border. "
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability5. Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground
"It is very close to the highway so there there is some traffic noise but not bad. Tents are in a different area."
"There was a very cool suspension bridge to take you to on a walk to a private island. I definitely plan on visiting again!"
6. Crocker Pond
"Into the Whites from West Bethel, Crocker Pond is an off the beaten path car camping destination. Beautiful place to set up camp for a night to 14 days."
"With no one else around we thought, “welcome to the perfect campsite.” Each site offers a picnic table, fire ring, and access to the pond."
from $18 / night
Check Availability7. Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins
"If you bring yoyr own kayaks there is a ruver with a take out close to the campground. U could walk back or drive in with a truck for pick up! This place is amazing! Will continue to go every year!"
"Perfect spot to relax and get away from everything. Great amount of amenities and privacy."
8. Pleasant River Campground
"This is a great campground for enjoying all the recreational activities in the Bethel, Maine area - hiking in the Grafton Notch area and AT, paddling on the Androscoggin, biking trails in the area, or"
"We ended up needing to move sites because the group next to us was *awful* to put it nicely. Our second site was fantastic and our neighbors were fine."
from $28 - $40 / night
Check Availability9. Carters Cabins
"If you book in the off season, your stay includes passes to the ski center and access to trails. These sites book out a year in advance, so book your stay soon!"
from $129 - $189 / night
Check Availability10. White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road
"These campsites are located on a dead end dirt road. The campsites are spread out so you are not on top of each other (I think there are only 8 sites on the road.) "
"Highwater trail with bridge close by. Great stars. Creek runs through road near sites good for getting water to filter or washing. Trailhead at end of road."
Drive Time
- 1 hr 7 min from Lewiston, ME
- 1 hr 42 min from Portland, ME
- 2 hrs 13 min from Bangor, ME
- 2 hrs 35 min from Manchester, NH
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Hanover, ME
939 Reviews of 164 Hanover Campgrounds
- 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.
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.
- AAni G.Traveler
Acres Of Wildlife Family Campground
Weekend get away
I felt it was very awesome that they tag your pets incase they get loose somehow then they can be returned to you. They also gift them nice milk bones. The site was easy to access and was roomy enough for our bikes and dogs outside. The space between us and our neighbors is significant. The only thing that caught me off a bit is the use of golf carts. At times you can have 5 or 6 going past your site at once. I'm undecided it I care or hate it. Itll ilsll just unusual enough to me to mentiloln l.
- KKaelin P.
GuideMaidstone State Park — Maidstone State Forest
Basic sites
Basic well spaced campsites. Flush toilets. No cell service. Allows dogs and cats. Dirt road to campground, friendly staff.
- DDawnScout
Martin Stream Campground
Hidden gem!
This is a beautiful, family and pet friendly campground. Very well kept. The bathrooms and showers were always clean. Plenty of activities. There is a beautiful nature trail along the stream!
- Nancy W.Legend
Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground
Great river access, close to town.
We chose to stay at this campground because it was close to downtown Bethel, had river access, and had a full hook-up site for our 45’ RV. Campsites vary from full hook-up pull through to grassy shaded private sites perfect for tent camping. The sites are pretty close together and ours was a buddy site which meant our patio faced our neighbor’s patio. Since the sites were so close, we were practically sitting next to them. Luckily, they were nice people and we enjoyed talking to them.
Not all sites are level and we found it difficult to get into because of the tight roads and dangling tree limbs. Some of the best sites are unfortunately reserved for work campers. These are pull-ins with a view of a grassy field. The wifi at our site (#21) was horrible and we never used it. There is no cable and we were not able to pick up any over-the-air television channels. The campground is pretty wooded which was nice for the shade but meant we were not able to get satellite reception with our dome mounted receiver. We ended up using our portable receiver and after two days of moving the unit we were finally able to lock into the satellites.
We selected a 50-amp full hookup pull through site which was $46/night. Our sewer was uphill at our site which is a big pet peeve of ours and super annoying when it comes to empty the tanks. The 50-amp worked well and it was well-placed in the site as was the water. The roads and campsites are gravel and the patios are a mix of gravel and grass. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. The campground is adjacent to a paved walking/biking path that leads to downtown Bethel. We used the path to walk over to the farmers market and found it very convenient to walk our dog. There is also a mowed path through a field that we also liked for walking our dog.
The best aspect of this campground is the access to the Androscoggin River. The park rents kayaks, canoes, and tubes and has a shuttle service that will take you up river for so you can float back to the campground. We used the campgrounds shuttle livery service to take our kayak and paddleboard up river for a leisurely float down the river so we could enjoy the scenery, have a picnic, and fish. (Since we used our own boats, the coast was cheaper.) The campground offers this service to non-campers which meant there were a lot of people walking through the campground. The bathroom in the campground was old and tired and heavily used by people floating the river which and was pretty dirty. They also have a sluice on the property, where (for a fee) you can get a bucket of mined material and get to sort through it looking for minerals and gems. Whatever you find, you keep.
The campground is located off Route 2 which is fairly convenient but the road noise was pretty loud as this is a heavily trafficed road. Downtown Bethel is just a few minutes away and has a brewery, grocery, restaurants, shops, and the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum. About five miles away is Sunday River which is a ski area. We took the chair lift up the mountain so we could hike around and take in the beautiful views. On the way, we stopped at Sunday River Brewery and had a delicious meal and great beer.
Sally H.ScoutSebago Lake State Park Campground
Beautiful
A few Importnat items. 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 .
The lake was created by a glacier , but it certainly is Not Glacial . last years swimmimg temps were in the 60s and low 70s
You can check temps at PWD.
The state park has very few campsites with Hook Ups . ie electric and water and you will pay more .
Please do Not feed the ducks
Keep,your trash collected and place in dumpster or your vehicle at night .,if not , you will be cleaning up racoon spotted trash in the morning.
It is a quiet Family campground. You won't find a kids program, arcade, or swiiming pool there . loud partiers are frowned upon .
I have been camping there for 54 years and have never missed a summer
- LLynneTraveler
Crawford Notch Campground
Hearts Location
This is our yearly off the grid no distractions go to spot. Nothing but the great outdoors. I came her when I was a kid and now I am able to bring my children. The scenic location is breathtaking and the variety of hiking trails around are great. There is no rec hall, arcade or pool so the kids are not distracted and enjoy the outdoors to its fullest potential. We enjoy tenting and also the pet friendly yurt.
Guide to Hanover
The forests surrounding Hanover, Maine, sit at elevations between 700-1,000 feet with dense pine stands and mixed hardwoods typical of western Maine mountains. Winter temperatures often drop below zero, while summer days reach the 70s-80s, creating distinct camping seasons from May through October. Proximity to the Androscoggin River and nearby mountains provides campers with diverse recreational opportunities.
What to Do
Hiking nearby mountains: Grafton Notch Campground provides easy access to mountain trails. "Great spot to stay for a visit to the Mahoosucs as well as a first/last night option if you're spending time hiking the Grafton Loop Trail and backcountry camping," notes Sarah C. The campground sits near multiple trail networks.
Gold panning adventures: Coos Canyon Campground and Cabins offers unique gold prospecting opportunities. "Rent a pan or sluice from the coos canyon rock and gem shop a 3 min walk from the office and pan for gold in the river right from the campground," suggests David B. The Swift River contains small gold deposits accessible to casual panners.
Paddling experiences: Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground provides river access with equipment rentals. Megan S. shares, "We rented a canoe and had a great time paddling back to the campsite. There was a very cool suspension bridge to take you to on a walk to a private island." The campground offers livery service for paddlers.
What Campers Like
Quiet wilderness settings: Crocker Pond offers secluded forest camping. "When we pulled up to this quiet campground during a warm and sunny day in October, the light shone through the trees on an idyllic pond wreathed in fall color. With no one else around we thought, 'welcome to the perfect campsite,'" writes Shari G. The campground contains only seven sites.
Family amenities: Families appreciate the recreational facilities at Papoose Pond Family Campground. "We had an amazing first camping experience for our 2 year old here! The campsite was large and private with good distance between the next sites," reports Kaileigh K. The campground divides into pool side and pond side areas.
Clean facilities: Stony Brook Recreation and Campground maintains well-kept amenities. "The area is clean, clean bathrooms. Enough space between campers for privacy," notes Nicole F. The campground features both seasonal and short-term sites with bathroom facilities that receive consistent positive mentions.
What You Should Know
Limited services in remote locations: Some campgrounds operate with minimal amenities. Dennis B. explains about Crocker Pond, "Fee is $18, not $16 as listed on the Dyrt page as of July 2021. Either way, a steal." Many primitive sites require self-sufficiency.
Cell service varies dramatically: Connectivity depends on campground location. Jason R. notes about Grafton Notch Campground, "Not too expensive, nice people. No cell service but front desk has wifi." Mountain terrain affects signal availability.
Seasonal considerations: Mount Blue State Park Campground operates with different amenities based on season. "Large, private sites with no hook ups. Campground is on Webb Lake, which is a great lake for boating, swimming, and other water activities," explains Gary G. Weather patterns change rapidly in mountain settings.
Tips for Camping with Families
Waterfront activities: Multiple options exist for water-based recreation with children. "The kids LOVED this campground. Lots of streams for frogs and adventure. Not to mention Next to one of the prettiest mountains in Maine, Tumbledown!" writes Melissa N. about Mount Blue State Park Campground. Water access provides natural entertainment.
Structured recreation programs: Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins offers organized activities. "We have tent camped here for a week (if not twice) every summer for the last 5 years. Pond with rentals, pool, mini golf, daily activities, crafts....so family friendly," explains Carrie T. Programs typically run May through October.
Pet friendly options for family pets: Many campgrounds accommodate pets with specific rules. Pleasant River Campground provides pet-friendly sites near recreational options. According to Jean C., "This is a great campground for enjoying all the recreational activities in the Bethel, Maine area - hiking in the Grafton Notch area and AT, paddling on the Androscoggin, biking trails in the area, or sticking around and enjoy the pool."
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: RV sites vary widely in layout and access. Claire T. advises about Pleasant River Campground: "If you have a larger RV beware what site you choose if you need to back in as some sites are narrow and weird angles. The front of the campground has a better section for bigger rigs."
Year-round options: Some campgrounds accommodate extended stays. "I am currently living all year round at Stony Brook Campgrounds. Showers clean, bathrooms clean. Very nice pool. Basketball and volleyball. RV pull thru sites and tents and cabins as well," shares Jonathan M. Seasonal rates often apply.
Utility considerations: RVers should check hookup configurations. Nancy W. notes about Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground, "Our sewer was uphill at our site which is a big pet peeve of ours and super annoying when it comes to empty the tanks. The 50-amp worked well and it was well-placed in the site as was the water."
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