Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Levant, ME

Pumpkin Patch RV Resort's fenced dog park provides a dedicated space for pets to play off-leash while camping near Levant, Maine. The resort accommodates both RV campers and cabin guests with pet-friendly policies. Paul Bunyan Campground in Bangor also welcomes pets with designated areas for dogs to exercise. Most campgrounds in the region maintain standard leash requirements, typically limiting pets to two per site. The Hawnets Nest offers more rustic camping options with tent sites and cabins that allow pets. Pushaw Lake Campground combines lakefront access with pet-friendly accommodations, making it convenient for dogs who enjoy swimming. Campground staff and seasonal campers throughout the area maintain friendly, welcoming attitudes toward responsible pet owners. Campsites are generally clean and quiet with friendly people.

Hiking trails near Levant-area campgrounds provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, with many campgrounds situated near water access points where pets can cool off. Bangor Holden KOA features pet-friendly cabins and RV sites with easy access to walking areas. When camping with pets, owners should be prepared for Maine's variable weather conditions, particularly in spring and fall when temperatures can fluctuate significantly. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours to minimize barking disturbances. The Island Explorer shuttle service that operates near Mount Desert Island is dog-friendly, allowing leashed pets to ride along to various destinations. Campers should note that some campgrounds have specific pet waste disposal areas and may restrict dogs from certain grassy sections. The free shuttle has a bike rack and allows pets, making it convenient for exploring the region without moving vehicles.

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Levant, ME

490 Reviews of 76 Levant Campgrounds


  • 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!

  • Steve V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2019

    Hadley's Point Campground

    Ranger Review: Morsel Spork at Hadley’s Point Campground

    **Campground Review: **

    Hadley’s Point Campground is located on the north side of Mt Desert Island and just a short distance from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Hadley’s Point is a large private campground that has tent, water& electric RV, and full hook up sites, as well as Cabins. The campground is broke up in to multiple loops (campground map can be found in my pictures) with some loops in open areas with little shade and sites close together, and other loops have more wooded sites that have some shade and privacy. All style sites include a picnic table and fire ring. 

    Reservations are site type, not site specific, so a little bit of a gamble. We were assigned site B27 on this visit. This site was partially shade depending on the time of day and very close to our neighbors. Other sites in the B loop did have more trees and more private, but they were full on this stay. Check-in was easy and the staff was very helpful in providing info and answering questions about the area. A host guides you to your site and assist you in positioning if needed. 

    The bathroom on B-loop does not have showers so we had to hike to other loops to shower. The Bathrooms and showers were very clean. The showers are metered and cost $0.50 per 7 minutes, so don’t forget your quarters! 

    Firewood and limited supplies were available at the office. There is a full grocery store about 10 minutes away. 

    We found good cell phone service with Verizon throughout the property. The campground did not have wi-fi. 

    The campground also has a heated pool, playground, and laundry. 

    With Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park close by, there is so much to do and see in the area. One of the best benefits of the area is that there is a free shuttle with multiple routes around the island, so you can leave the car and parking hassles behind and just shuttle everywhere. The Shuttle has a stop right on the campground and is dog friendly (on leash and if your dog is friendly). 

    Speaking of dog friendly, I’ve never been to an area that is so dog friendly. The campground staff was very forthcoming with dog friendly info and I have to mention Bark Harbor in downtown Bar Harbor. Bark Harbor is a pet store that bakes their own treats, has toys and gifts, and tons of info on dog friendly areas on the island. They have pre-printed lists of dog friendly hotels, restaurants, on and off leash hiking trails, and dog parks. Super friendly crew that keyed us into an off leash hiking area that our dogs loved! 

    Pro Tip: A short ¼ mile walk from the campground is an off leash dog friendly beach that you can also launch your kayak or canoe from or have a sunset beach campfire. We really enjoys this beach after a long day of hiking all around the national park. 

    With all the outdoor activities of the national park, kayak and boat cruises in the ocean, lobster, lobster, lobster, you’ll need a full week to explore this island. Hadley’s Point made it a perfect place for us to take it all in.

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    **Product Review: **

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get to test products. At this campground, I tested the Morsel Spork. This spork from Morel is very handy to have in your gear list. We are teardrop campers, so our space is limited. Everything has to have a purpose and be compact. Items like the Morsel Spork, that serves multiple functions, fit right into our needs. We purchased both the mini and the XL. Both are the same (spork on one end, spoon/scraper on the other end), but the XL is a little longer. We found this very functional for regular eating from plates or bowls, or eating directly from food packets. I also found the scraper spoon side useful in cleaning out our french press carafe. Easy to clean, easy to use, comes in multiple colors, and happy to have it a part of our camping equipment.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 18, 2017

    Moorings Campground

    Love the Ocean Access and Views

    Overall, this is a great little private RV park with awesome views (from some sites) and great access to the ocean. The park is conveniently located just a few miles from downtown Belfast (a sweet little Maine town) which offers plenty to do and see. Plus, you are just five miles from the cute town of Searsport which houses the wonderful Penobscot Marine Museum and two miles from Moose Point State Park with hiking trails, picnic areas, and more gorgeous views.

    The park offers a variety of sites (44 total) depending on if you want oceanfront, ocean view, or a pull-thru. All sites have electric (50 or 30 amp), water, cable and wifi. The five pull-thru sites also include sewer. A mobile sewer pump-out service is available for guests staying one week or longer and there is a dump station. Roads and sites are gravel with grass patios and level. All sites have a fire ring and picnic table. Our Verizon 4G phone and Hotspot worked great but we mostly used the free wifi which worked very well.

    Park amenities include private ocean access, horseshoes, playground, laundry, showers/bathrooms, free coffee in the morning, free weekend papers delivered to your site, free donuts on Sunday mornings, and a restaurant on-site. The park organizes a lot of group activities including pot lucks, lobster shore dinners, and free wine and beer during Friday Happy Hours. The laundry has two wash machines/dryers and was clean and tidy.

    The Moorings is in a great location. It is just a few miles from downtown Belfast where you will find restaurants, a brewery, boutiques, a movie theater, art galleries, historic museums/sites, and plenty of water-related activities. Grocery stores and fuel stations are within a few miles of the RV Park. Just a mere 20 miles away is the popular coastal town of Camden.   

    What we liked about this park is the town of Belfast and how close the RV park is to downtown. Also, the parks small size and friendly people make this an enjoyable place to stay. We like the fact that they had social activities (like free happy hour and donuts) that bring people together. The ocean access in this park is great! A short set of stairs takes you down to the water which is great for exploring, launching kayaks, and letting the dog run/swim when the tide is out. 

    The biggest downside for us was the price and lack of sewer and 50 amp at some sites. Our site was $66/night for a FHU (50 amp) pull-thru on the hill in the front of the park without much in the way of a water view. Premier oceanfront sites (with no sewer and 30 amps) are $72/night during high season. That being said, there are not too many options for campgrounds in the Belfast area and we really did like staying here. 

    From a dog owners perspective this park gets mixed reviews. The rules ask that dogs be on a 4’ or less lease, you may only have two pets (unless you get prior approval), they must do their business in one small area and are not allowed on most grassy areas throughout the park. We make a consorted effort not too let our dog pee or poop in others yards but we don’t always have control over where that happens. We did like the fact that you could take them down to the ocean to play in the water and on the beach when the tide was out. Within two miles of the RV park is Moose Point State Park with a few miles of hiking trails, picnic area and water access (a daily use fee is charged). Downtown Belfast does have a fenced off-leash 1.4 – acre dog park with water for dogs and benches for owners.

  • D
    Jul. 23, 2023

    Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA

    Great KOA!

    My family and I stayed at this KOA this past week. It was agreat experience! That staff was awesome and over the top accommodating. We had a pull through site with full hook up right across from the on site Lobster Trap Cafe. The site was spacious and comfortable. The whole campground was neat and clean. Staff members pick up trash throughout the day at all of the sites. The Lobster Trap had a good menu, and great customer service. They are mainly open in the evenings but also appear to serve lunch and breakfast on the weekends. 

    The camp store was well stocked also. There is also an island shuttle bus stop right at the entrance to the campground. There is a gas station and take out restaurant ( Island Take Out) right across from the entrance as well. There was a nice dog park as well. Cell service with AT&T was great. Cell service with T-Mobile was spotty. We did not try the campground wifi. The only down side to the trip was gnats and mosquitos, but that was all over the island and no fault of the KOA. This was one of the best KOA's we have visited and we will definitely stay there again when we visit Acadia.

  • Laurie H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 18, 2022

    Mount Desert Campground

    A Place To Visit For Generations

    We camped for years and years at Mount Desert Campground with our four children and my Sister-in-Law and her two sons. The kids are all grown now and are taking their own camping trips to this amazing place. It is a family run campground with immaculate grounds and bathroom facilities on Somes Sound in Mt. Desert, Maine which is right next to the fabulous town of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Forest. There are so many activities and amenities just minutes from this lovely campground but, if you choose to stay put...you will not be disappointed. There are lovely camp roads to walk, run, or bike. Fresh air to breathe, an epic long dock to catch and release crabs near, kayak or canoe rentals, and so much more. The Camp store has wonderful provisions including homemade bear claws in the am to enjoy with coffee or tea. It is above and beyond a family favorite place to camp in Maine.

  • Rebecca T.
    Jul. 11, 2021

    Hadley's Point Campground

    Pet and family friendly campground BUT crowded and crawling with ticks

    Hadley's Point is a private campground just outside Acadia National Park. This campground prides itself on being family-friendly and welcoming to pets.

    Children are allowed to bike throughout the campground until dusk. While we stayed, there was a campground-wide Fourth of July bike parade. The kids loved it. 

    Pets are welcome but cannot be abandoned in the motorhome when you leave. Plan to take your pet with you everywhere.

    Hadley's Point offers laundry facilities, showers, a heated pool, cornhole, and shuffleboard. While the pool is heated, it is not hot -- or even very warm. But this is Maine we are talking about, and I'm sure that the water was warmer than it would otherwise have been. 

    The campground is primarily designed to accommodate RVs and motorhomes. The large fields and open lots for RVs provide ample parking and the campground offered electricity as well as other hookups. 

    Cute cabins offer cozy sleeping (but no running water) for visitors without tents or RVs. 

    We brought our tent and felt a little like second-class citizens at this RV-focused campground. The tent sites were tiny. Our large van, tent, and screened-in pavilion covered the entire site, leaving very little walking space. Our site also lacked trees for shade and hammocks. 

    Worse yet, the campground has an infestation of Black-Legged Deer Ticks -- the ticks responsible for Lyme disease. We found two on our son during our stay. I hope they treat for these ticks soon because it poses a huge risk to their campers. 

    There is a lot of potential for this campground but they need to spray the grounds for ticks and create more comfortable sites. They could be awesome if they shifted their focus from trying to fit as many people as possible to creating a comfortable camping experience for all. 

    Pros:

    - Heated pool

    - Bathrooms cleaned regularly

    - Laundry

    - Good price

    - Good location

    - Playground

    - Kid and pet friendly

    - Island Explorer Bus stops at the campground

    Cons:

    - Cramped sites

    - Ticks

    - Crowded

  • K
    Jun. 29, 2019

    Lamoine State Park Campground

    Nice tent sites

    Great place to camp outside the crazy tourist packed Acadia but only a 25 minute drive to the park. Very nice sites, flush toilets and showers. I got a lake view site but also forested sites available. Pet friendly camping. Would definitely go back!

  • 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

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 20, 2021

    Searsport Shores Ocean Campground

    Small RV park

    Well maintained. Pet friendly BUT must be in leak at all times. Cannot be left alone in RV or vehicle. No sewer. Friendly atmosphere


Guide to Levant

Campgrounds near Levant, Maine offer convenient access to central Maine's rolling hills and mixed forest terrain at an average elevation of 400 feet. Many campgrounds in the region remain open from May through mid-October, with average summer temperatures ranging from 55-80°F. Winter camping options are limited due to seasonal closures and freezing conditions typical from November through April.

What to do

Hiking local trails: Cold River Campground provides access to several walking paths along the Penobscot River. "Pretty small site but nice layout," notes Ryan, who stayed at the campground in July.

Golfing on-site: Fogg Brook Resort combines camping with golf course access. "The golf course was in Great shape. They had live music and lots of activities for all ages," writes Judy M., who visited during Labor Day weekend.

Stargazing opportunities: Maine Star Campground offers primitive camping in a dark sky location. Ashley F. notes, "We love that this property offers level sites and plenty of firewood. Your hosts MJ & Jon are friendly and communicative."

Oceanfront exploration: Searsport Shores Ocean Campground provides coastal access about 45 minutes from Levant. "At low tide you can do fun rock designs on the shore," mentions Stacy M., who appreciated the ocean-front camping options.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Pumpkin Patch RV Resort maintains well-groomed grounds. "Sites are very clean and the park is well-groomed with maintenance people always mowing or cleaning sites," notes Nancy W., adding "There is pretty good space between sites so you don't feel cramped."

Quiet atmosphere: Many campgrounds near Levant maintain peaceful environments. "Clean, quiet, very well taken care of, great staff, very helpful, huge sites," writes Larry B. about Pumpkin Patch RV Resort.

Seasonal activities: Fall camping offers cooler temperatures and seasonal events. "We received about twenty over-the-air channels with our television antenna. Nearby is shopping, a grocery, fuel stations, restaurants and more," explains Nancy W. about amenities available while staying at Pumpkin Patch.

Friendly camping community: Sebasticook Lake Campground offers waterfront sites within 30 minutes of Levant. "The owners are outgoing and nice. The store offers handmade craft items with awesome prices and a small selection of take out foods," writes Denise W.

What you should know

Site selection considerations: Many campgrounds offer varying levels of privacy. "Our site was a full hook-up pull thru which was perfect for our one-night stay. All the hook-ups were well-placed and we did not need extensions to connect," reports Nancy W. at Pumpkin Patch RV Resort.

Seasonal operation windows: Most campgrounds operate from May through October. Paul Bunyan Campground runs from April 15 to October 15, while Pumpkin Patch RV Resort operates May 1 to October 15.

Distance to amenities: Paul Bunyan Campground provides convenient access to Bangor's services. "Easy sites to get into. Close to the cross center and the waterfront concerts," notes Vern N.

Primitive camping options: For those seeking more rustic experiences, The Hawnets Nest offers basic accommodations. "The Hawnets Nest is the perfect stop for adventure, accommodations include a cool A-Frame or bring-your-own Tent," mentions Jake C.

Tips for camping with families

Entertainment options: Consider campgrounds with dedicated recreation areas. Searsport Shores Ocean Campground features "a jungle gym, basketball court, volley ball, and a dog run," according to peach L., who also appreciated that "they have a garden of veggies, and flowers."

Accommodations for different ages: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Levant cater to families. "It makes it great for any age kid, there are always tons of kids around," notes April W. about Searsport Shores, adding that "The rec room is a large but cozy place to hang out if/when it rains."

Indoor alternatives: When weather turns, look for campgrounds with indoor spaces. "The rec room is a large but cozy place to hang out if/when it rains, with a fireplace and cozy couches," says April W. about options at Searsport Shores.

Access to water features: Pushaw Lake Campground offers lakefront camping approximately 20 minutes from Levant. "While not very private because we were right next to an RV, it was still quite a lakefront spot," Rick notes, adding that the site included "a picnic table, a fire ring and a charcoal grill."

Tips from RVers

Site layout considerations: RV sites vary in accessibility. "Sites are very clean, good space, well laid out and pretty level," notes Rick G. about Pumpkin Patch RV Resort, who appreciated the "Good cellular and wi-fi coverage."

Full hookup availability: Many campgrounds offer water, electric, and sewer connections. "There is a mix of sun and shade depending on what site you are in," explains Nancy W. about Pumpkin Patch, where "Most sites are level and there are long pull thrus so you don't have to unhitch if you are only staying one night."

Adult-oriented options: Some pet-friendly campsites near Levant cater specifically to adults. "This campground caters more to adults and does not have too much for kids to do," observes Nancy W. about Pumpkin Patch RV Resort, which features "a new dog exercise area which has water and toys."

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