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Dog-Friendly Camping near North Bridgton, ME

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    Lakeside Pines Campground maintains pet-friendly tent sites, RV spaces, cabins, and glamping accommodations on Long Lake. Dogs are welcome throughout the facility with standard leash requirements in common areas. Campers report the spacious sites along the shoreline offer excellent access for pets, though some lakeside spots have rocky shorelines that may be challenging for dogs to navigate. Colonial Mast Campground and Papoose Pond Family Campground also accommodate pets with full hookup options. ['The campgrounds in this region typically enforce standard pet policies requiring proof of vaccinations and proper waste disposal.'] Sites at these campgrounds include picnic tables and fire rings, with many providing direct lake access where pets can cool off during summer months.

    Long Lake's clean waters provide excellent swimming opportunities for dogs at designated pet areas, while the surrounding woodland offers shaded walking paths suitable for pets during hot summer afternoons. Most campgrounds in the North Bridgton region maintain pet exercise areas separate from main camping loops. Veterinary services are available in nearby Naples, approximately 15 minutes from most campgrounds. The majority of sites require advance reservations during peak season from Memorial Day through mid-September. The staff at Colonial Mast receives consistent praise for being exceptionally pet-friendly and accommodating. Wildlife encounters are common in the area, so keeping dogs leashed during early morning and evening hours is strongly advised for safety. Winter camping options remain limited for pet owners, though Colonial Mast maintains year-round operations with reduced services.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near North Bridgton (219)

      1. Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins

      4.9(14)9mi from North BridgtonRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      2. Sebago Lake State Park Campground

      4.4(21)13mi from North BridgtonRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "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 . "

      "Sebago Lake State Park is close to Portland, Maine and neighboring towns. Nice to be close to home so the drive to arrive isn’t so long. Nice scenery and helpful staff. An enjoyable weekend."

      from $25 - $30 / night

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      3. Lakeside Pines Campground

      4.3(7)1mi from North BridgtonRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Long Lake, Maine. Some lakeside sites. Lots of wooded sites with easy access to the lake. A few local permanent campers."

      "The lake is gorgeous. Rocks make direct access to the water from the site difficult, but there is a beach for water access not too far away. The staff was extremely nice and helpful."

      from $50 - $69 / night

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      4. Colonial Mast Campground

      4.6(5)8mi from North BridgtonRVs, Tents

      "The campground is in a very nice location. It's close to shopping and beautiful recreation areas."

      "Lake is stunning. Debbie and the others are single most helpful and competent staff we have ever run into."

      5. Town Hall Road Dispersed

      4.7(21)20mi from North BridgtonRVs, Tents

      "Great privacy, lots of room, river for the dogs, gorgeous area!!"

      "There were plenty of sites to choose from and most (not all) had access to the river as well as a fire ring. Sites were on a dirt road, but it was quiet for the most part."

      6. On the Saco Family Campground

      4.9(7)13mi from North BridgtonRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "It is also in a great area with amazing hiking nearby. Make sure to head not far down the road and climb up to the peak of Pleasant Mountain to get an incredible view of the entire area."

      "The river was perfect, sandy bottom, refreshing current, we anchored ourselves for a bit then pulled it up and just floated down river for awhile before walking back along the sandbars right in the river"

      from $32 - $36 / night

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      7. Crocker Pond

      5.0(9)16mi from North BridgtonRVs, Tents

      "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

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      8. Naples Campground

      3.7(6)11mi from North BridgtonRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Grounds are well maintained and it’s location is close to the action if you want to rent boat/jet ski. Kids loved the water slides, crafts and pool. We’ll go back for sure!"

      "Upon arrival to the campgrounds, it was close to getting dark. My husband and I were exhausted and RV rookies. We were personally escorted by the owner, Conrad to our site."

      9. Two Lakes Camping

      3.8(6)12mi from North BridgtonRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "We set up at two lakes campground for a week, very happy. 2 adults and 2 dogs with plenty of room at our campsite. Some sites look much tighter but our space was great!"

      "Love the dog beach. I wish they had a change machine in the laundry room."

      10. Loon's Haven Family Campground

      4.0(5)11mi from North Bridgton28 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We pulled in with a 40ft pull behind had no problems. Staff is friendly place is very dog friendly."

      "I get it, there are kids around but to scream at strangers coming in is a little much."

      from $70 - $90 / night

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near North Bridgton, ME

    1399 Reviews of 219 North Bridgton Campgrounds


    • Marla B.
      Jul. 15, 2022

      Chocorua KOA

      Beautiful campground in the mountains of NH

      The grounds are well maintained with flowers planted everywhere. Staff is extra friendly. Bathrooms and showers could use updating but were spotless. Very pet friendly with dog park, agility equipment, dog pond and dog wash.

    • Erin M.
      Jul. 15, 2018

      Chocorua KOA

      Small, quiet family campground

      The Chocorua KOA is a great campground with super friendly staff, a variety of sites and lots of activities and things to do for everyone in the family.

      We stayed with two other families on pull-through full hook-up sites 43, 45, and 47. Although we were on the main road, we really enjoyed these sites. They were wooded and in a central location close to the playgrounds, pavilion, beach and nature trails. Site 45 was pretty narrow but the other two sites had a bit more space so we mostly used 43 and 47 to hang out. We especially loved that the pull-through road behind our sites was not a main access road so we had a nice long stretch of road that was just for us. We played games and the kids road bikes without having to worry about cars driving through.

      There are also a lot of really nice tent sites along the water, cabins, teepees, lodges and great areas for groups to camp. They are fairly strict with quiet hours so it is a very quiet campground at night.

      The facilities are nice and clean. The pavilion and fire pit area are a nice place to gather with games and a mining station to enjoy. There are two playgrounds for little and big kids. The bathrooms are quite dated but clean. The pool is freezing cold so the kids didn’t swim much. The beach area is small and not deep enough to swim but the kids enjoyed playing in the sand and water. There are a lot of options for boat rentals- paddle boats, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and row boats. There is a beautiful board walk that leads through the marsh to a system of short nature trails. We really enjoyed walking the trails though some need a lot of work due to fallen trees and overgrowth. There were also a lot of free activities for the kids like crafts, wagon rides and games with a full schedule of events. You really never have to leave this campground!

      This is also an incredibly dog-friendly campground with a fun dog park, a special swimming pond just for dogs and doggie day care available. This is one of the most pet loving campgrounds we’ve ever camped in and our pup loved it!!

      We had a great trip and will definitely be back!

    • C
      Apr. 11, 2021

      Paradise Park Resort

      Great clean campground

      Great campground, it is walking distance to Old Orchard beach and has large sites. Many family activities including fishing, 2 pools, a dog park, and a snack shack.

    • A
      Jun. 24, 2018

      Twin 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.

    • pThe Dyrt PRO User
      Aug. 15, 2022

      Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach

      Great place

      Absolutely beautiful! Clean, quiet, had a shaded site near the dog park which was awesome for us with our pups

    • A
      Oct. 4, 2022

      Sun Outdoors Old Orchard Beach Downtown

      Great Campsite

      Reservations online was super easy, and the hosts are great. They allowed me to drive around and look at the other campsites as I was needing a site with limited/no tree coverage. Plus I’m still learning how to handle my van, so was looking for a very flat spot. Bathrooms are nice and clean, the grounds are nice and clean, and the dog park is a great bonus.

    • Allura B.
      Sep. 26, 2021

      Terrace Pines Camping Area

      Beautiful camp site

      Upon arrival staff was nice. They did ask for $10 cash gate card fee. At the time of rival I did not have cash on me. They did allow me to pay it later on during our visit. As we traveled the road to our camp site I was disappointed in the condition of the roads and how tight everything is. Again, the campsite was beautiful with access and frontage on the pond. I was also not impressed with the dog park it was quite a hike from our campsite and near the office. It would have been nicer to have the dog park in the camping area. The day we were leaving we made a special trip to the atm, to get the required $10 cash fee. As we departed I went into the office to check out, return the gate card, and pay the fee. At that time, I handed the clerk the $10 and explained that I owed it. She in turn explained that I did not owe them any money as the $10 was a deposit in case you did not return the card. I was less than impressed with how that was explained at the beginning and the additional trip we had to make.

    • Allura B.
      Sep. 26, 2021

      Foothills Family Campground

      ‘Foothills

      It was an easy campground to navigate. We were so fortunate, we stayed at another campground and check out was at noon. We were sitting on the side of the foothills entrance ( check in time was 2:00), the owner allowed us to enter early. I would like to thank him very much for that. The new owners are working diligently on updating the facilities and working very hard doing it. While we were there they were working on one of the roads that got a bit washed out, and also working on updating the dog park. Campground is very clean. Only draw back was it is very close to Route 16 and some places in campground were a bit noisy. We were so happy to have visited this site!

    • Sarah A.
      Aug. 13, 2023

      Wild Acres Sun RV Resort

      Quiet & Nice + lots of activities for families

      This was a nicely shaded and quiet park, even with kids running around. There was a nice pool for the kiddos, as well as kayaks and water toys for the pond, which looks like a lake. Great sized dog parks - 2 connected to each other. People are super nice. Sites are pretty close together.

      Staff super nice. Wifi not great and we have starlink - lots of obstruction so if you need uninterrupted access I’d check with the front desk to see if there are clearer areas for your satellite. Laundry was a bit of a trek from our site, but not a huge deal. Overall pleasant stay, though!


    Guide to North Bridgton

    North Bridgton camping options center around Long Lake and nearby waterways, with most facilities operating between Memorial Day and mid-October. The region sits at approximately 400 feet elevation with summer temperatures averaging 75-80°F during peak season. Winter temperatures typically drop below freezing from December through March, limiting camping options during colder months.

    What to do

    Tubing on the Saco River: Bring your own tubes or rent them at On the Saco Family Campground where you can float downstream and walk back along sandbars. "The river was perfect, sandy bottom, refreshing current, we anchored ourselves for a bit then pulled it up and just floated down river for awhile before walking back along the sandbars right in the river," notes Christopher K.

    Hiking at Pleasant Mountain: Located near On the Saco Family Campground, this trail offers panoramic views of the surrounding lakes region. "Make sure to head not far down the road and climb up to the peak of Pleasant Mountain to get an incredible view of the entire area," recommends Asher K.

    Fishing in Crocker Pond: This secluded spot offers excellent fishing opportunities in a quiet setting. "Nice little campground right off the 'pond' (which is excellent for catching a meal)," mentions Elliott B. from Crocker Pond campground.

    What campers like

    Crystal clear water: Trickey Pond at Loon's Haven Family Campground is known for its exceptional water quality. "The pond is crystal clear and we boated over to one of the small islands to find a rope swing which provided entertainment and memories for my children," shares Angela M.

    Free riverside camping: Town Hall Road Dispersed sites offer no-cost camping near water. "We found our spot which had some river access and it was gorgeous. It had an above and below spot which hosted our two tents. It was clean, quiet and other campers were friendly as well," reports Alex S.

    Indoor pool access: For rainy days, Naples Campground offers covered swimming options. "Kids loved the water slides, crafts and pool," mentions Cyn D., highlighting alternatives to lake swimming during inclement weather.

    What you should know

    Site privacy varies significantly: Campgrounds offer different levels of seclusion between sites. At Papoose Pond Family Campground, "The campsite was large and private with good distance between the next sites. We were on the pool/rec hall side and it definitely seemed less condensed over there than the pond side," according to Kaileigh K.

    Campground terrain: Some waterfront sites have challenging access points. "The lake is beautiful. Rocks make direct access to the water from the site difficult, but there is a beach for water access not too far away," explains Katie B. about Lakeside Pines.

    Seasonal availability: Most campgrounds operate from May through mid-October. Two Lakes Camping has "sites scattered over the campground" with an operating season from "May 1 - Oct 14," making advance planning essential for shoulder season visits.

    Tips for camping with families

    Look for dedicated activity programming: Some campgrounds offer structured entertainment for children. "Papoose Pond over Memorial weekend with the family and had a blast! Staff was super friendly, tons of activities for kids and adults, nightly entertainment, and lots more! Played parents VS kids kickball and laughed so hard," shares Angela M.

    Consider sites with kitchen facilities: Some camping options include cooking amenities. "We stay in an HHK which is a site that has its own electric stove, kitchen sink, covered picnic table, and small bathroom in the back! It's definitely more lux than a standard site, but it makes camping with kids insanely easy," explains Jessica W. at Papoose Pond.

    Beach access importance: For families with children, proximity to swimming areas matters. At Sebago Lake State Park Campground, "The selling point of this campground is the lake for sure. Sebago Lake is beautiful... Beach areas were very nice for relaxing," reports Rebecca L.

    Tips from RVers

    Road access considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging entry points. "The road was not as bad as I anticipated. There was room for my Jeep Grand Cherokee towing a squaredrop camper to pass the very few oncoming vehicles we encountered. There is a good mix of tent and small/medium camper sites," explains Bob G. about Town Hall Road Dispersed camping.

    Site selection strategy: Choose location based on amenities needed. "If you need solar or starlink, there's only 1 or 2 viable spots. We were lucky to snag on one a Monday afternoon (last site before turnaround on FR38) and stayed all week," advises Rebecca B. regarding Town Hall Road.

    Campground layout affects experience: Different sections of campgrounds offer varying experiences. "The new area has no trees and just looks like a big RV parking lot, but the older part has plenty of trees," notes Jennifer F. about Naples Campground, highlighting the importance of requesting specific areas when booking.

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