Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Medford, ME

Katahdin Shadows Campground welcomes pets with level sites and friendly staff to accommodate tent, RV, and cabin campers near Medford. The campground features spacious sites for pets to relax while maintaining clean facilities. Tent sites include picnic tables and fire rings with firewood available for purchase. The family-oriented environment includes a heated pool, arcade, and well-stocked store where camping essentials can be found. Some reviewers note that sites can be close together, particularly in areas with seasonal campers who have wooden improvements around their units. Wilderness Edge Campground offers another pet-friendly option with the staff willing to check on or even walk dogs while campers are out hiking Mount Katahdin.

Proximity to Baxter State Park and Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument makes these campgrounds ideal for dog owners exploring the region's trails. Wilderness Edge provides water and electric hookups at sites spaced among trees for privacy, with super clean shower facilities and bathrooms available to tired hikers and their pets. Marcel, an owner at Wilderness Edge, offers shuttle service to Mount Katahdin for a fee—convenient for those planning longer hikes while traveling with dogs. Both campgrounds provide access to nearby lakes and ponds suitable for dogs who enjoy swimming. The wooded environment around Medford offers natural terrain for leashed walks, though campers should be aware that wildlife encounters require proper pet management. Verizon cell service remains strong at both locations, helpful for accessing emergency veterinary services if needed.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Medford, Maine (64)

    1. Piscataquis Point

    1 Review
    Medford, ME
    3 miles
    +1 (860) 617-5213

    $65 / night

    "Sitting next to a warm, crackling fire listening to the sound of the river was truly the cherry on top and made for a very relaxing evening."

    2. Soul Retrieve-Hill

    1 Review
    Brownville Junction, ME
    13 miles
    +1 (207) 279-6007

    $44 - $99 / night

    "Soul Retrieve Hill is new to the Dyrt and has an awesome location near Senebec Lake & features a communal area so you can meet other campers! "

    3. Jo-Mary Campground

    2 Reviews
    Brownville Junction, ME
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 723-8117

    4. Micro A-Frame Cabin

    2 Reviews
    Alton, ME
    17 miles
    Website

    $69 / night

    "As a single female - it is QUITE amazing to be able to calm this little piece of peace a joke away from home!"

    "This little slice of peace was well worth the drive! My fiancé and I stayed for just one night and spent the entire time hanging out around the fire or lounging inside the A-Frame."

    5. Seboeis Public Lands

    1 Review
    Brownville Junction, ME
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 941-4412

    "That said, because it’s free and extended(14-day) stays are permitted, it can be hard to snag a drive-in, lakefront site."

    6. Wilderness Edge Campground

    13 Reviews
    Millinocket, ME
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 447-8485

    $14 - $50 / night

    "The management is very friendly and helpful in the care of my family pets, they’ll walk and occasionally keep an eye on your pets while you’re out hiking on Mount Katadhan, and will provide a shuttle to"

    "It is pet friendly & they will check on your pets or even walk them! Water & electric sites are well spaced, roomy, quiet, & in the trees."

    7. Katahdin Shadows Campground

    9 Reviews
    Millinocket, ME
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 746-9349

    "Pool was clean and in a central location. Quick easy walk on a path to store and small restaurant."

    "Close to interstate 95."

    8. Spacious Skies Balsam Woods

    9 Reviews
    Abbot, ME
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 876-2731

    $29 - $999 / night

    "This gampground has the access to snowmobile trail in the winter as well as the ATV trails. It has it's own parking lot for your atvs."

    "We were in need of a shower and a place for the night and this campground was perfectly situated off the highway to Greenville. "

    9. Maple Shade Farm

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    Medford, ME
    12 miles
    Website

    $30 - $40 / night

    10. Maine Star Campground

    1 Review
    Stetson, ME
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 717-7453

    $12 - $20 / night

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Medford, ME

238 Reviews of 64 Medford 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!

  • Eugene  T.
    Aug. 15, 2019

    Wilderness Edge Campground

    Close to Mount Katadhan

    This is my 2nd time enjoying this camp. The management is very friendly and helpful in the care of my family pets, they’ll walk and occasionally keep an eye on your pets while you’re out hiking on Mount Katadhan, and will provide a shuttle to and from the mount, for an agreeable fee.

  • K
    Aug. 26, 2020

    Wilderness Edge Campground

    Awesome!

    This is a great campground! It is pet friendly & they will check on your pets or even walk them! Water & electric sites are well spaced, roomy, quiet, & in the trees. It is near Mt Katahdin, Bacter State Park, & water (river/lake/pond). Owners Wendi & Marcel are kind, knowledgeable, & treat you like a friend. Their excursions are fun. Campground is very clean & well-kept. Wi-fi is finicky but the best they can get without solar/satellite setup. Verizon signal is 3-4 bars. I will definitely return.

  • 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

  • Sandra L.
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Wilderness Edge Campground

    Comfortable family campground & RV park

    Quiet wooded sites, glacier stones,dirt roads, clean bathrooms. Nice hot showers. Rustic cabins are half walled with screens, ATV trails easy access, pool, pet friendly, beautiful place.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 22, 2018

    Daicey Pond Cabins — Baxter State Park

    Camping Cabins with an Incredible View

    If you enjoy camping cabins on a lake with a wonderful view of Mt. Katahdin, then this campground is for you. This is 1 of the 3 campgrounds in Baxter that stays open for a bit past the normal season (thru the 3rd week of October).

    It even has a small library with the best porch view you’ve ever seen. The cabins are simple and there are just pit toilets, but everything is kept very clean. Rangers are assigned to each campground, so there is always someone to chat with if you have questions or emergencies while in the park. 

    You can rent a canoe and gear to paddle on Daicey Pond, or bring your mountain bikes for an awesome ride along well-kept gravel roads. Great hiking options to waterfalls, along the Appalachian Trail, and up to Mt. Katahdin. 

    Fall is one of the best times to be here…no bugs, less people, and full of autumn color! Be ready for wind and cold days though.

    Your last stop for food and gas is in Millinocket, so be sure to stock up before you make your way to the park. Millinocket is about 18 miles from the main entrance to Baxter State Park. 

    Note: Dogs are not allowed in the park, but Katahdin Kritters is a pet boarding facility located in East Millinocket.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 29, 2018

    Abol Campground — Baxter State Park

    Easy access to Mt. Katahdin

    Though not open during the off season, this Baxter State Park campground offers tent sites and lean-tos, each with a picnic table and fire ring. There are no sites for RV's here.

    There is no running/drinking water, but the stream nearby is perfect for filtering. The pit toilets are cleaned daily. There is no electricity, so bring your solar panel. Rangers are assigned to each campground, so there is always someone to chat with if you have questions or emergencies while in the park. 

    You can start the 8-12 hour round trip to the summit of Mt. Katahdin from this campground, as it sits right at the base of the mountain.  Or, choose from variety of other trail options if a 4000 ft elevation gain hike isn’t your thing.

    Fall is one of the best times to be here…no bugs, less people, and full of autumn color! Be ready for wind and cold days though. You are sure to see many Appalachian Trail through hikers as they use this campground as their final base camp before summiting!

    Your last stop for food and gas is in Millinocket, so be sure to stock up before you make your way to the park. Millinocket is about 18 miles from the main entrance to Baxter State Park.

    Note: Dogs are not allowed in the park, but Katahdin Kritters is a pet boarding facility located in East Millinocket.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2022

    Moose Creek RV Resort

    Truely a 5-Star RV Resort

    We love everything about this campground and were glad we booked for the whole month of September! The campground opened in May 2022 and is just what the Greenville area of Maine needed– a nice, large campground which is big-rig-friendly, nice amenities, and close to downtown. Everything about this park is very well-done from the layout to the landscaping to the fancy fire pits. 

    The owners are super friendly and take great pride in how the campground looks. Moose Creek has just over 100 sites and they are expanding in 2023 to include more RV/tent sites, cabins, and a rental house. The place really deserves the title of “resort” with amenities like a large 25 x 90’ heated swimming pool, 3.5-acre stocked fishing pond with kayaks/paddleboats/canoes, large spacious sites, restaurant and bar with live music on the weekends, nice camp store with clothes, gifts, food and RV supplies, dog park, volleyball/basketball courts, and a playground. 

    All campsites and roads are gravel with a mix of pull-thrus and back-ins. All sites have a nice picnic table, large gravel patio and well-placed water/sewer/electric hook-up. There is no cable but many sites have a clear view to the sky so you can pick up satellite or over-the-air channels. The only critism we have is that a handful of sites are sloped and we would not be able to get our 45’ motorhome level, luckily our site (#10) was perfectly level. Our favorite sites are 10 and 17–26 which are back-ins with privacy behind you and nice separation between sites. 

    The pavilion and café are the hub of activities and a great place to grab a bite after a long day hiking. The food they offer is not what you would typically find in a campground and much more creative like a smoked trout plate, charcuterie, roasted mesquite Brussel sprouts, and slow roasted pork pile nachos. They also have a full bar and great beer list. In addition to bar seating and plenty of indoor tables there is lots of outdoor seating and propane firepits with comfortable chairs. There is live music on the weekends which draws a great crowd and all the bands played a nice mix of music that seemed to please everyone. 

    Prices during the summer season are$55 (for a standard site) and$60 for premium– which is a great price in this region of the country and for a nice campsite with lots of amenities. Monthly discounts are available which drastically reduce the price. Campsites are designed for RV’s but you are permitted to put a tent on any site. All the facilities were super clean and the grounds were very well-maintained. The bathhouse (which was spotless) has six individual rooms with toilets and shower and two are ADA accessible. There is on-site laundry with three washers and three dryers costing $2.00/load. 

    One of the great aspects of this park is that they put the pavilion and pool in the front of the campground so the noisy aspects are not smack in the middle of the campground and you don’t have to listen to “Marco Polo” all afternoon at your campsite. Since campsites are located in the back portion of the property, you don’t have any road noise. Another great thing is that the dumpsters and recycling is located at the exit gate so there is no stink and crashing sounds of garbage trucks at 8 am. While the surrounding area is popular for ATVing, they do not permit them in the park which cuts down on noise and dust (there is overflow parking for those units across the street). 

    Greenville, Maine is one of our favorite towns. The hiking is great, there are tons of places to paddle and fish, and the fall foliage is spectacular. Downtown is a fun mix of outdoor stores, lakeside restaurants, a couple of museums, and a scenic tour boat that travels up and down Moosehead Lake. In early September, Greenville hosts the International Seaplane Fly-in where planes from all over descend on the lake participating in competitions.

  • K
    Jun. 29, 2019

    Sleeping Bear Campground

    Amazing campground and people!

    Stopped here for one night while passing through, water/electric sites for $35 and primitive tent sites for $21 (still has flush toilets and showers a short walk down the road). Super pet friendly! The people who run this place are absolutely incredible! I happed to stop in on a Friday night they were doing a bean bake with a BBQ, live music, and games for the kids! Would definitely come back anytime!


Guide to Medford

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Medford, Maine, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Dog owners appreciate spacious sites and amenities

  • At Wilderness Edge Campground, you’ll find well-maintained facilities with electric hookups and plenty of space for your pets to roam.
  • Soul Retrieve-Hill offers a communal area and drinking water, making it a convenient choice for pet owners looking to socialize while camping.
  • Seboeis Public Lands provides free camping with picnic tables and toilets, perfect for a laid-back experience with your dog.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Medford

Pet owners like the welcoming atmosphere and community

  • Maple Shade Farm is known for its friendly hosts and charming farm animals, creating a unique experience for you and your pet.
  • Maine Star Campground offers a relaxed environment with picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for gathering with fellow campers and their pets.
  • Pushaw Lake Campground features a market and easy access to the lake, making it a great spot for a fun-filled day with your furry companion.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Medford, ME is Piscataquis Point with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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