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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Skowhegan provides full pet access across tent sites, RV spaces, and cabin rentals. Most campgrounds near Norridgewock maintain basic pet policies including leashed pets at all times, waste cleanup requirements, and limits on barking. Two Rivers Campground offers waterfront campsites where pets can enjoy proximity to the confluence of the Kennebec and Wesserunsett Rivers. Many families appreciate having pet-friendly accommodations while enjoying the numerous activities offered at these campgrounds. Happy Horseshoe Campground maintains well-groomed grounds with spacious woodsy sites suitable for pets, though the campground layout features relatively close proximity between campsites.
Kennebec Valley camping locations allow pets to accompany their owners on various outdoor activities including fishing, swimming, and walking trails. Mount Blue State Park Campground permits pets in designated camping areas but requires leashes no longer than 4 feet when outside vehicles or tents. Seasonal considerations affect pet comfort, particularly during July when horse flies become prevalent at certain locations like Alderbrook Camp Site. Abnaki Family Camping Center provides direct lake access beneficial for water-loving dogs despite some maintenance issues noted by visitors. Several campgrounds feature playground areas, swimming pools, and recreation rooms that families can enjoy while their pets remain properly supervised or secured at campsites. Local veterinary services are available in Skowhegan, approximately 20 minutes from most camping locations in the Norridgewock area.
"All other sites are pretty close to each other without much privacy between them. RV sites have cable with 70+ channels."
"Walking out the door is the serene view if the water. Some sites are back in and others are pull through. The laundry and bath houses are clean and welcoming."
from $35 / night
Check Availability"Lots of fun activities and close to shopping and dining make this a good family spot."
from $35 - $74 / night
Check Availability"they were renovating the pool surround while we were there but they are very friendly..quiet at night..we will be there for July 4th week."
from $25 - $150 / night
Check Availability"Owners, Judy & Buster have created a camping gem in rural Maine."
"Game room, pool, you can walk a holiday if you would like. Great entertainment on the weekends. Clean bathrooms and up to date. Friendly campers. Baked bean suppers sold on Saturday night."
"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 Availability"It is relatively close to the road but there is very little traffic and no noise. The space is level. "
from $100 / night
ScoutStayed 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!
LegendOverall, 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.
GuideI 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
ScoutThis 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!
TravelerWell maintained. Pet friendly BUT must be in leak at all times. Cannot be left alone in RV or vehicle. No sewer. Friendly atmosphere
TravelerNestled in western Maine just past Sugarloaf ski mountain lies Cathedral Pines. When you arrive you will appreciate the name. Running alongside beautiful Flagstaff lake this campsite offers something for everyone. Beautiful sunrises over the Bigelow mountains, hikes along the Appalachian Trail, bike trails, kayaking, canoeing, swimming , fishing and the ability to just huddle around the fire with a book! You can even take a short drive to the Canadian border or visit the numerous antique shops along the way in town.
There is a kids activity center where planned activities are always a hit. There is even an arcade for the kids if weather is bad. Spacious sites, some with power and water and some without. A winding maze of paved roads intertwine thru the woods. Perfect for the kids and adults alike to bike!
I am partial to waterfront sites because I love being the first up to start coffee and watch the sun rise and morning break. I've also stayed inside the campground more away from the water and have no complaints. All the facilities are meticulously cleaned and the staff are amazing!
Every year when the few families we camp with get together to pick our campgrounds and dates, it's always when are we going to Cat Pines, not will we go.
GuideWe spent the second week of May at this lovely campground. It’s a campground in its second year. The owners and the nicest people. There are hookups: water and electric available on some sites. There is a dump station with water. The bathrooms and showers are new and beautiful. There are tent sites under the trees and a little beach along the river. They do have a cabin tent which is fully furnished in the field. This is an equestrian campground as well. Pets are welcomed. There is plenty of areas, caves and hiking trails to explore. There is a diner down the street that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Appalachian Trail runs through this area. We look forward to spending a week here in July. Come and partake of all this beauty in Andover, Maine. Check out their website. They have 30 & 50 amp power available. We were in a pull through site. We really appreciated having hookups!
LegendThis campground is so-so but the Camden area of Maine is really pretty with a beautiful harbor, lots of paddling opportunities, and good hiking. This campground is fairly small with a few amenities like a swimming pool, clubhouse, volleyball and basketball courts. The pool is pretty small with some chairs scattered about and tables and umbrellas. The roads are gravel with potholes and campsites are grassy or dirt depending on if you are under a tree or a previous campers patio mat killed the grass. Lots of tall pine trees provide shade but also make it a little difficult to navigate the roads. We had to go pretty slow to avoid hitting tree branches. Parking under the pines also meant a lot of sap on our roof which was a bear to remove.
There are lots of seasonal campers and their sites were pretty tidy. There are a variety of sites from those with no hook-ups to 50 amp full hook-ups and the prices are pretty reasonable for New England, especially in a very popular tourist town. Our site was shady and a pull-thru. Luckily our site was level but some are not very level and would have been a problem for us. It appears the new owners are really trying to upgrade the park and make improvements to roads and sites. Most of the patios are a mix of dirt and grass. There is a$5 pet fee, but it is per pet/stay and not a daily cost.
Wifi was a service you had to pay for which is almost unheard of in todays campgrounds. Most campgrounds offer free wifi (albeit, with varying degrees of usability) but this one only offered the wifi for a fee. We decided not to shell out the money but since we did not get a strong Verizon signal, internet access was pretty much non-existent. The other problem was that we did not get any over-the-air television channels and they did not have cable. Satellite reception was also a problem because of the trees. It is best to have a portable unit but even then, it could be difficult to get reception.
This park is in a great location to Camden and nearby towns. We loved taking the ferry to Vinalhaven Island for the day and picking up prepared food at the Market Basket and eating it along the Rockland Harbor waterfront watching the boats come and go. There is great hiking and beautiful views at the nearby Camden Hills State Park.
LegendThis 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 which offers plenty to do and see and is one of our favorite coastal Maine towns. We love shopping at the Co-op, eating pizza at Meanwhile in Belfast, lobster at Young's Lobster Pound, and lunch at Chase's Daily. 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 and gorgeous views.
The park is small but offers a variety of sites depending on if you want oceanfront, oceanview, or a pull-thru. There is no tenting allowed! All sites have electric (50 or 30 amp), water, cable and wifi. The park recently added sewer to all sites and a dump station is onsite. The roads and camp sites are gravel with grass patios. Sites are level. All sites have a fire ring and picnic table. Our Verizon 4G phone and Hotspot worked great but we mostly used their 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, BBQ feast, and cold beverages offered during Friday Happy Hours. The office/store has a great book exchange and an assortment of RV/souvenir items for sale. The laundry has two wash machines/dryers and was clean and tidy.
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 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 which was $94/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 are $110/night during high season. Park rules say that 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 to let our dog pee or poop in others yards but we don’t always have control over where she goes and found this park very restrictive.
Camping options near Norridgewock, Maine include tent sites, RV spots, and cabin rentals in the scenic Kennebec Valley region. Located at the confluence of the Kennebec and Sandy rivers, this rural area features elevations ranging from 200-400 feet with seasonal temperatures that can reach the high 80s in July and August. The area has numerous campgrounds with different levels of amenities and varying proximacy to lakes, rivers, and trail systems.
Water activities on Kennebec River: Two Rivers Campground offers free use of canoes, kayaks, and peddle boats with 2-hour reservation slots. "Took a canoe up the river for a couple hours. Kind people. Clean. Would definitely stay again," shares Andrea S., highlighting the peaceful river experience.
Hiking at Mount Blue: Mount Blue State Park Campground serves as a perfect base for exploring numerous trails within a 30-minute drive. A camper notes, "Amazing location at the foot of mountains right on Webb Lake. Sites are in the woods but the public beach and picnic area is expansive. Literally 5 minutes down the road to the turnout for Tumbledown and Little Jackson Mountains."
Downtown exploration: Skowhegan has restored historic buildings housing artisan galleries and specialty shops. According to Nancy W., "Downtown is interesting with restored historic buildings housing antique shops, artisan galleries, and restaurants. There is a grist mill and restaurant located in an old jail that sells a wide variety of grains and other Maine-made products."
Private tent sites on the river: Tent campers seeking quiet waterfront sites at Two Rivers Campground appreciate sites #50 and #51. "I absolutely would not recommend any of the other tent sites for various reasons. I used site #51 and pitched my tent about 20ft from the Kennebec. At 6:45am I saw two bald eagles patrolling the Kennebec," reports LoneCamper C.
Themed weekends: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort offers weekly themed events that families return for annually. "Every week is themed. My family goes every year for magic pumpkin week which includes TRICK OR TREATING IN SEPTEMBER. My nieces and nephews love it!" says Samantha N.
Quiet, well-maintained grounds: Campers praise the peaceful atmosphere and cleanliness at many dog friendly campgrounds near Norridgewock. "Very friendly and helpful," reports Jeff F. about Happy Horseshoe Campground, while others appreciate the well-maintained facilities and attentive staff at local campgrounds.
Seasonal considerations: July brings significant insect activity at some dog-friendly campgrounds near Norridgewock. At Alderbrook Camp Site, "The only challenge is we stayed in July, and the horse flys were viscous. They were not by the campsite, but were abundant on the trails, and I literally had to run to get back to the camper to minimize the bites."
Road noise impacts: Some campgrounds experience traffic sounds despite their rural settings. "At night, one can clearly hear the noise from route 2 just at the edge of the campground. The river amplifies the sound of cars passing by," notes a camper about Two Rivers Campground. Similarly, Kevin W. mentions, "The down side is the truck traffic on the nearby roads. The campground is near an intersection so logging trucks slow and accelerate nearby starting early in the morning."
Maintenance concerns: Some facilities show wear or need updates. At Abnaki Family Camping Center, one reviewer observed, "There is garbage everywhere - like bags of it on the deck of the 'camp store' that doesn't appear to be used anymore. And junk all over. The bathrooms were cleanish. Everything was nicely mowed. It was twice as expensive as most places we've stayed lately."
Activity-focused campgrounds: Skowhegan Kennebec Valley KOA offers structured activities for children. "Loved this campground! Loved the staff! Great 1st KOA experience. Tons of stuff to do- great playground, tractor rides. Store was well stocked. Had an awesome time, met lots of awesome people!" reports Ashley I.
Water features and facilities: Many pet-friendly campsites have swimming areas ideal for family outings. "I'd give 5 stars but only 4 since the sites are nice but not much privacy. Facilities are clean. The sites are a short walk/drive down to the lake and it is beautiful there," says Jess Y. about Mount Blue State Park Campground.
Camping near attractions: Position your stay to minimize driving between activities. "Short drive to Weld and the rest of Mt. Blue State Park hiking and blueberry picking. Standard Maine state park with good bathrooms and showers, clean, safe sites, friendly, happy staff and lots of fun little trails," notes Kelsey K.
Site selection: At Happy Horseshoe Campground, RVers should note the proximity of sites. "It's not our type if place, as the sites are rather close together, but it's a nice campground. Extremely clean, well-maintained," shares A M., who appreciated the "Very Vintage Vibe!!"
Waterfront positioning: At Two Rivers Campground, some RV sites offer premium water views. "Some of the RV sites are located parallel to the river so your patio is open to the river and you have an unobstructed water view. However, these sites are fairly short and would not accommodate larger RVs," notes Nancy W.
Seasonal RV options: Many campgrounds in the area have high percentages of seasonal residents. Gary C. observes, "A lot of seasonal rv occupants. Great for families with children but nice for all folks." This creates a community atmosphere but can limit availability for transient RVers during peak season.
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