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Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins accommodates pets on its spacious wooded sites, offering options from basic tent camping to fully-equipped cabins with private bathrooms. Camping with dogs remains comfortable across the campground's various accommodation types including tent sites, RV spots with hookups, and pet-friendly cabin rentals. Two Lakes Camping maintains similar pet-friendly policies while featuring a dedicated dog beach area that receives positive mentions from campers. ['The large sites at Papoose Pond provide good distance between neighboring campers, particularly on the pool side rather than the pond side.'] Lakeside Pines Campground, Colonial Mast Campground, and Poland Spring Campground all permit pets while providing water and electric hookups. Most campgrounds in the region enforce standard leash requirements and request that owners clean up after their animals.
Long Lake access points at several Norway-area campgrounds provide excellent swimming opportunities for dogs, with Lakeside Pines offering lake frontage suitable for pets. Multiple hiking trails surrounding the White Mountain National Forest area, approximately 30 minutes from several campgrounds, accommodate leashed dogs for day hikes. Seasonal considerations affect pet comfort, with mid-May through October being the primary operating season for most pet-friendly sites near Norway. Wildlife encounters require pet supervision, particularly at dawn and dusk. The region's campgrounds consistently maintain clean facilities that benefit pet owners, though shower quality varies between locations. Dogs particularly enjoy the water access at Two Lakes Camping, where multiple swimming areas provide cooling relief during summer months. Several locations feature camp stores that stock basic pet supplies, though bringing specialty foods and medications remains advisable.
"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."
"This 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!"
"The atmosphere is always positive, the activities are well varied and everyone is encouraged to participate."
from $40 - $82 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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
Check Availability"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
Check Availability"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
Check Availability"A big pool and also a lake to swim or rent a boat! Very family friendly (including dogs!) there is a store and playground and plenty of area to explore!"
"We had a great time at Poland Spring, the campground was nice, our site was reasonably spacious and very well located."
from $27 - $52 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Very nice has a pool close to grafton state park"
"Sites are a little close to each other, but they're very long. Great pool, fun rec room area (we learned how to play shuffleboard!) We were the 2nd tiny house there!"
"Mac's camping has large RV Sites with access to their private beach & boat launch! Make sure to check them out and leave a review on the Dyrt about your stay!"
from $40 - $45 / night
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ScoutThe 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.
GuideThe 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!
ScoutGreat 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.
ScoutWe enjoyed our stay here and our dog loved the dog park! We would highly recommend this campground.
GuideAbsolutely beautiful! Clean, quiet, had a shaded site near the dog park which was awesome for us with our pups
ScoutReservations 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.
TravelerUpon 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.
TravelerIt 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!
GuideThis 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!
Camping areas near Norway, Maine sit in the foothills of the White Mountains with elevations ranging from 300 to 700 feet above sea level. The region experiences warm summer days that typically reach 75-85°F and cool evenings dropping to 50-60°F. Most campgrounds operate from mid-May through mid-October when temperatures remain comfortable for outdoor activities.
Hiking White Mountain National Forest trails: Located approximately 30 minutes from Stony Brook Recreation and Campground, the White Mountains offer varied trails for all skill levels. "Very close to Grafton Notch State Park," notes Kat J., making it convenient for day hikes.
Kayaking on Long Lake: Rent equipment at several Norway area campgrounds for paddling. At Lakeside Pines Campground, visitors appreciate the lake conditions. "Long Lake, Maine. Some lakeside sites. Lots of wooded sites with easy access to the lake," reports Jeremy G.
Fishing for diverse species: Local ponds and lakes contain bass, trout, and landlocked salmon. One camper at Crocker Pond mentioned it's a "Nice little campground right off the 'pond' (which is excellent for catching a meal)."
Swimming at dedicated beaches: Many campgrounds maintain swimming areas with varying amenities. "They have a nice pool and lake. We tie dyed as an activity as a family and in turn had a great souvenir to bring home," shares Angela M. about her experience at Papoose Pond Camping Resort.
Private, spacious sites: Campers consistently mention site size and separation as important factors. "The sites are large and well kept. The grounds are in great condition," reports Tim M. about his stay at Martin Stream Campground.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and showers receive frequent positive mentions. A visitor to Stony Brook Recreation and Campground stated, "Bathhouse very clean!" while another noted, "The area is clean, clean bathrooms. Enough space between campers for privacy."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Early morning or evening wildlife observation ranks high with campers. "We had an amazing experience when loons took off from the far end of the lake and came in right beside and over us for a landing. We visited in late August and enjoyed seeing mature and immature bald eagles, too," shares Jean C. about Poland Spring Campground.
Water recreation options: Multiple water activities at single locations appeal to families. At Colonial Mast Campground, one reviewer appreciated the "Nice beach area with boat docks" and mentioned they "have good children's activities and a nice indoor pool."
Seasonal restrictions: Most campgrounds operate with limited seasons. As noted for Crocker Pond, the season typically runs "mid may-mid oct" with the best weather from June through September.
Dump station policies: Rules vary significantly between campgrounds. At Martin Stream Campground, one camper noted: "There are no sewer hookups (which is fine) but you are only allowed ONE use at dump station upon leaving the campground. I arrived with a 1/3 tanks and wanted to dump on way into park because I was staying 3 days/nights and they said ok but you can't dump on the way out."
Crowding patterns: Visitor density varies significantly by location and season. "When we pulled up to this quiet campground during a warm and sunny day in October, the light shone through the trees on an idyllic pond wreathed in fall color. With no one else around we thought, 'welcome to the perfect campsite,'" reports Shari G. about Crocker Pond.
Site selection considerations: Strategic site selection can significantly improve camping experience. At Papoose Pond, one visitor observed: "We were on the pool/rec hall side and it definitely seemed less condensed over there than the pond side."
Daily activities scheduling: Many campgrounds offer organized activities. "We have tent camped here for a week (if not twice) every summer for the last 5 years. Pond with rentals, pool, mini golf, daily activities, crafts....so family friendly," shares Carrie T. about Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins.
Beach selection criteria: Different beaches offer varying amenities and experiences. At Sebago Lake State Park, a reviewer observed that "Half of area is set up with RV hookups, so it nicely separates the tents from the RVs" while also noting the "sandy beaches" for swimming.
Game facilities: Multiple campgrounds maintain recreation areas for children. At Stony Brook Recreation and Campground, a visitor mentioned, "Nice pool and clean bathrooms with showers!! Playground for the kids and a rec hall with games and TV. There is a volleyball net as well."
Pet-friendly beaches: Dog owners seek specific areas for pet swimming. Two Lakes Camping receives positive mentions specifically for its "dog beach" area, with one visitor commenting: "Love the dog beach. I wish they had a change machine in the laundry room."
Site positioning: Positioning affects comfort and access to amenities. At Sebago Lake State Park Campground, an RVer noted: "This is a large campground right on the lake. Half of area is set up with RV hookups, so it nicely separates the tents from the RVs."
Road navigation challenges: Several campgrounds have tight roads requiring careful driving. At Lakeside Pines Campground, a visitor warned: "The road is tight so be prepared to drive close to trees. :) You're within 30 minutes to White Mountain National Forest, which is gorgeous!"
Winter camping availability: Some campgrounds operate year-round. A reviewer at Colonial Mast Campground noted: "We stayed at Colonial Mast Campground 10/31/2020 to 11/1/2020. The water was turned off at our site due to freezing temps. Sewer and electric were available."
Seasonal site considerations: Some campgrounds primarily serve seasonal residents. At Stony Brook Recreation and Campground, a visitor observed: "LOTS of seasonal campers there," suggesting permanent setups make up a significant portion of the campground.
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