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Dog-Friendly Camping near Lebanon, ME
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Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA's pet-friendly facilities welcome dogs at tent sites, RV spaces, cabins, and yurts within this family resort. Pets must remain leashed when not in designated exercise areas, with owners responsible for waste cleanup. Cole's Mine RV Resort and Campground maintains a strict pet policy while providing dedicated pet-friendly accommodations and walking paths. Lazy Frog Campground features a fishing pond accessible to campers with pets, with multiple reviewers noting the campground's pet-friendly atmosphere as a significant benefit for family camping trips. Potters Place Adult Camping Area, restricted to campers 21 and older, offers a quieter environment for pet owners seeking a more peaceful experience with their animals. Many campgrounds in the Lebanon area provide water and electric hookups at pet-friendly sites, though specific pet amenities vary by location. Most pets adjust quickly to the campground environment, especially at family-friendly properties with designated pet areas.
The Lebanon area offers multiple hiking options where leashed dogs can accompany their owners on woodland trails near several campgrounds. Salmon Falls River provides water recreation opportunities for dogs that enjoy swimming, though owners should check with individual campgrounds about specific river access points for pets. Campground stores typically stock basic pet supplies, but travelers should plan to bring sufficient pet food, medications, and waste bags. Weather considerations factor significantly into pet camping experiences, with summer temperatures requiring adequate shade and water access for pets. Flat Rock Bridge Family Resort and Lazy Frog Campground maintain clean grounds suitable for pets, though weekend crowds can impact the pet experience at some of the larger resorts. Veterinary services are available within driving distance of most Lebanon campgrounds. One regular visitor mentioned the fishing pond at Lazy Frog particularly appeals to families with pets due to its spacious surroundings and relaxed atmosphere.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Lebanon (181)
1. Beaver Dam Campground
"Campground is superior in its warmth, cleanliness, dog friendly and access to points of interest."
"IT is 9 miles from Wells Maine which is on the ocean. LOTS OF GREAT restaurants there and nearby, like Ogunquit Maine and York Maine, etc. "
2. Jellystone Park™ Lakes Region
"Family and pet friendly, stocked store including adult beverages, very fun for kids, stuff to do like laser tag, float in pond, occasional live music in the field, overall the campground is well maintained"
"Started with really expensive sites, and we had 4 of them next to one another. Rained the whole time we were there. Wouldnt even consider a discount, nothing."
Check Availabilityfrom $64 / night
3. Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA
"We were able to book last minute and got a great tenting site, next to a running river that was great to sleep to. Very buggy, but it's outside, what do you expect?"
"Staff was very friendly and extremely cautious about their surroundings. Plenty of things to do to stay busy during the rainy days."
4. Cole's Mine RV Resort and Campground
"Owner was around and super nice! Amazing place. My family has stayed here many times and will again!"
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
from $40 - $85 / night
5. Lazy Frog Campground
"We love the fishing pond and its pet friendly!"
"The BEST campground in Lebanon Maine!!! Everyone is very friendly, have fun themed weekends that both the kids and adults participate in!! Nice pool area where the sun hits all day!"
6. Potters Place Adult Camping Area
"Tons of walking trails through the woods, and around the pond. A very relaxing place. The owner Tom is one of the nicest guys you’ll meet. Oh, and he provides firewood for free!"
7. Sandy Pines Campground
"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."
8. Flat Rock Bridge Family Resort
9. Thousand Trails Moody Beach
"Consider the Thousand Trails membership when booking this site. Our annual membership fees basically covered what it would cost to camp here for two weeks."
"Pet friendly also. You will love it here."
10. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground
"Driving around this past weekend I did notice that some of the sites had damp spots; site 71 was the worst with deep mud on the long approach."
"The park includes a large family beach on the lake."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 - $140 / night
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- 55 min from Manchester, NH
- 1 hr 2 min from Portland, ME
- 1 hr 9 min from Lewiston, ME
- 1 hr 31 min from Boston, MA
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Lebanon, ME
1091 Reviews of 181 Lebanon Campgrounds
Rebecca W.
ScoutBearcamp River Campground
Bearcamp River Campground
Bear camp River campground is a great place to camp for a weekend or be a seasonal. You can walk 6/10 of a mile to the covered bridge nearby and float right down to the beach at the campground or you can start on one side of the campground and float to the other via river for a good 30 minute float!! You get to Camp right on the Riverside. Owners (Mike and Tabby ) are great. Good place for the kids to run around and explore. The Camp store has sweatshirts and sweatpants , candy and snacks ,s’mores kits, and much much more. They also sell wood and ice on site. There is also hot showers for free, and bathrooms. Two thumbs up from this happy camper.
Nancy W.
LegendSea-Vu West Premier RV Resort
Pleasantly surprised.
This campground is mostly seasonal, privately owned park models, but has 45 spaces for RV’s. I was a little skeptical about staying at this campground with so many park models and seasonals but was pleasantly surprised at how nice, clean, and tidy all the sites were. They obviously take pride in how things look because the grounds and campsites were very well-kept.
All campsites are 50/30-amp full hook-up with level gravel pads with grassy patios, a picnic table, and fire pit. We stayed in site#702 which was long enough for our 45’ motorhome and tow car. All the utilities were easy to reach and the electric worked well. The only problem was that we were parked under a large oak tree that was profusely shedding large acorns. There are some sites that are in the open which I would definitely choose, if I came back in the fall. The campground is gated which is a nice feature. It is located a mile or so off Route 1 which means you don’t get the road noise and traffic, but still conveniently located near shops and restaurants.
One nice feature are the shaded walking trails in the park. While they are not super long, it is a nice change from walking the roads (which are paved). Other amenities include a decent size swimming pool (closed while we were there), a basketball court, playground, laundry, and camp store. I thought it was a little expensive at $75/night (for full hook-up) at the end of the season, especially since the pool was closed.
- Nancy W.Legend
Sun Outdoors Wells Beach
Tight sites and expensive, busy area along the Maine coast
We stopped here in the summer to check out the coastal towns in southern Maine. There are many campgrounds in the area and we chose this one because they had a 25% off coupon (on a 7-night stay) which gave us the best nightly price in the area. However, the nightly rate was still$74/night, one reason being they charge a “resort fee” of$15/day which is ridiculous. This is a typical resort-style campground with lots of amenities (most of which we never use). But, for some people, this is a destination campground because of all the amenities- a large heated swimming pool, basketball courts, sand volleyball, bocce, fitness center, two playgrounds, 18-hole minigolf (that you pay extra for), and more.
The campsites in the front of the park are sandwiched between the swimming pool and Route 1 which is very busy and noisy. Campsites in the far back portion of the campground are shaded and a much quieter section. Camping pads and patios are a mix of gravel and sand. Many sites have shade and some have an astroturf patio (I think those are “premium” sites). Our campsite was in the middle section which was fairly quiet but the sites are close together with no privacy. The site was a long and level pull thru with a gravel pad and gravel/sand patio. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit.
There is a tent-only section and they have renal cabins. There is lots to do for families in the area including the beach and amusement and water parks. Restaurants of all sorts are nearby. You can easily walk to Congdon’s Donuts which is a Maine classic.
- Nancy W.Legend
Seacoast Camping and RV Resort
Nice Campground, Love the area!
This is a nice, clean, well-maintained campground for RV and tenting. The campground is located on Route 1 which means you are convenient to a lot of things but there is lots of traffic. Half the campground is seasonal/long term campers and the other side is mostly transients. The roads and campsites are fine crushed gravel with nice grassy patios. The campground is very well maintained (the best part being that the mower collects they cut the grass so no clippings get tracked in your camper). There are some mature trees that provide shade but don’t impede navigating in and out of sites or impacting slide outs.
Campsites range from tent with water/electric to RV water/electric and RV full hook-up 50-amp and full hook-up 30-amp. There are three bathhouses on the property (one of which has a dishwashing sink) and laundry. Tent sites 50-55 are in an are set away from RV sites and more private. They are also close to a large bathhouse with multiple toilets and showers. Tent sites 90-100 are across from a large playground which can be quite chaotic, but if you have kids, this is a great spot.
Our site (#147) was a long pull-thru with a descent amount of space between our neighbors. We got about half a dozen over-the-air channels (one being a major network station) and were able to connect with eastern arc satellites with our Dish Satellite. The 50A electric was good as was the water pressure.
The campground does not have much in the way of amenities except for a game room, basketball court, and playground. The game room is pretty cool with lots of arcade-style games, a pool table, foosball, and table tennis. While we were there, they just finished putting in all new playground equipment and enlarged the size making it really big and a hit with the kids in the park. Once convenience is that maintenance picks up garbage at your site (between 8am– 3pm). Unfortunately, people leave them out after hours and animals got into them and scattered garbage everywhere. We've stayed here before and always enjoy being in the area as it is close to the fun cities of Portsmouth and Newburyport.
- KKurt B.Scout
Hampton Beach State Park Campground
Oceanfront camping at its best—full hookups just steps from the beach. Located in popular Hampton Beach, you'll be close to nightly bandshell concerts and vibrant nightlife. There is a lottery system in place for stays during the summer.
Myles T.TravelerSpacious Skies French Pond
Gorgeous pond filled with lily pads!
- Myles T.Traveler
Camp Brackett
Nice and peaceful spot with a trail that leads to a brook in the woods! Beautiful fall leaves throughout property
- DDwain S.Scout
Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Showers were a bit cold. Site had rubbish scattered about.
Guide to Lebanon
Lebanon, Maine camping areas sit at approximately 500 feet above sea level in York County, where pine forests meet freshwater ponds and streams. Summer temperatures average 70-80°F during peak camping season between May and October, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms in July and August. Most campgrounds require advance reservations during peak weekends.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: The pond at Lazy Frog Campground provides catch-and-release fishing that families with pets particularly enjoy. "We love the fishing pond and its pet friendly!" notes Samantha N., who visits regularly with her family.
Waterslides and pools: Many Lebanon campgrounds offer water recreation beyond natural water bodies. "This place is well payed out and very well taken care of. The pool is heated and has an amazing water slide and themed," writes Andrew G. about Cole's Mine RV Resort and Campground.
Tubing on Salmon Falls River: The river provides calm water recreation options during summer months. "There's a nice river you can float down so that was nice! I would get a campsite by the river instead of where we stayed in an open field," recommends Samantha from her stay at Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA.
What campers like
Adult-only camping environments: Potters Place Adult Camping Area offers a quieter alternative for campers aged 21 and above. "This is a beautiful campground with easily accessible sites, meticulously maintained grounds and it's super quiet. Tons of walking trails through the woods, and around the pond," explains Shannon G., highlighting the tranquil setting.
Heated pool facilities: During cooler spring and fall visits, heated pools extend the swimming season. "Super fun pool and a small campground so not many people crowding the pool. Many nice fishing spots and lots of play areas and outdoor recreation," writes Samantha N. about Cole's Mine RV Resort.
Site privacy levels: Campgrounds vary significantly in how separated sites feel. "Sites are narrow but wooded," notes Pat about Beaver Dam Campground, describing a balance between space and separation at their pond-adjacent site.
What you should know
Site drainage concerns: Some camping areas in Lebanon experience drainage problems during heavy rains. "The campsite behind ours got totally flooded and the peoples stuff was soaked!" reports one camper from their stay at Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA.
Seasonal population differences: Many campgrounds shift between transient and long-term campers. "The majority of the campground were seasonal campers who had really settled in. We felt a little out of place," shares Erin S. about her extended stay at Old Stage Campground.
Entrance visibility: Some campgrounds can be difficult to find from main roads. "Driveway is hard to see and difficult to get in and out of," notes Constance S. about Beaver Dam Campground, a consideration for those arriving after dark.
Tips for camping with families
Playgrounds and activities: Multiple play areas keep children entertained during downtime at camp. "Worth every penny. We have stayed a weekend and visited family during their stay. This place is perfect for small families or parents of younger kids. 2 amazing playgrounds, clean facilities and one amazing pool," explains Laura C. about her experience at Cole's Mine.
Quiet time enforcement: Noise levels vary significantly between campgrounds. "Very quiet at night, which is helpful in such a family environment," notes Emily B. about her stay at Thousand Trails Moody Beach, which maintained peace despite family-focused amenities.
Kids programming: Some campgrounds offer scheduled activities for children. "There are SO many amazing activities for the whole family," reports Joseph I. about their experience at Beaver Dam Campground, which maintains a regular activity schedule during summer months.
Tips from RVers
Site configurations: RV sites at some Lebanon area campgrounds have unusual layouts. "The 30 amp sites are very close together. The campground layout is quite unusual, with campers parked lengthwise along the road. This means that you share the space where you sit outside with the camper behind you," explains Arno W. about Thousand Trails Moody Beach.
Electrical management: During peak usage times, some campgrounds experience power fluctuations. "Once the weekend campers arrived our surge protector kept tripping due to low voltage. To remedy the situation we used only one air conditioner, used propane for our hot water and refrigerator," advises J.B., sharing how they managed at Lazy Frog Campground.
Interior road conditions: Access roads within some campgrounds present challenges for larger rigs. "The road in is dirt but is mostly level," notes Erin S. about Old Stage Campground, information particularly valuable for those with longer RVs or fifth wheels.
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