Dog-Friendly Camping near Oakland, ME

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    Two Rivers Campground's pet-friendly sites accommodate tent campers, RV travelers, and those seeking cabin rentals near Skowhegan. Campers with dogs appreciate the campground's riverside location where pets can enjoy water access along the Kennebec and Wesserunsett Rivers. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Yonder Hill and Skowhegan Kennebec Valley KOA also welcome pets throughout their facilities. The campgrounds maintain clean grounds with regular maintenance of fire pits and common areas. Almost everyone camping at Shore Hills brings a dog, with the campground offering spacious sites that provide adequate room for pets to rest comfortably at campsites. Most locations require pets to be leashed at all times, though some provide designated areas where dogs can run freely.

    Camden Hills State Park Campground offers pet-friendly hiking with miles of trails accessible directly from campsites. Dogs enjoy exploring the park's 5,700 acres of serene woodland, with the Mt. Battie summit trail providing exercise opportunities for both pets and owners. Lake St. George State Park allows pets throughout the campground, though some visitors note the proximity to Route 3 creates road noise that might disturb sensitive animals. Tiny Cabins of Maine provides a more secluded option for those seeking quieter surroundings for their pets. Several campgrounds feature waterfront access where dogs can swim, including Augusta West Kampground and Jellystone Park Androscoggin Lake. The fenced dog park at Pumpkin Patch RV Resort gives pets a safe space to play off-leash, while the large dog park at Freeport/Durham KOA is ten times the size of average KOA dog parks and remains consistently clean and free of waste.

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      1. Two Rivers Campground

      4.1(8)15mi from OaklandRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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

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      2. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Yonder Hill

      4.2(5)17mi from OaklandRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Lots of fun activities and close to shopping and dining make this a good family spot."

      3. Skowhegan Kennebec Valley KOA

      5.0(3)17mi from OaklandRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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

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      4. More to Life Campground

      4.3(6)22mi from OaklandRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "The friend who was with me called around and found More to Life campground in Winthrop. Best part? we got a pull-through site for the night, so I didn't have to figure out how to back up in the dark!"

      from $30 - $35 / night

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      5. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort Madison - Skowhegan

      5.0(1)17mi from OaklandRVs, Tents, Cabins

      from $35 - $74 / night

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      6. Jellystone Park™ Androscoggin Lake

      4.9(8)25mi from Oakland7 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Beaver Brook in Monmouth Maine is a must stay if you have kids from babies to teens. Our family has been going annually for the last five years."

      "Big pool and brooks around. Tons of trails. A general store with a connected ice cream stand near the pool area. Gated fence."

      7. Tiny Cabins of Maine

      5.0(2)20mi from Oakland1 siteTents

      "This smaller campground offers great privacy on a large pond in the Maine forests. "

      "I recently stayed at the Tiny Cabins of Maine with my family for two nights, opting for their tent camping site. From the moment we arrived, the host's warm welcome made us feel right at home."

      from $50 - $120 / night

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      8. Augusta West Kampground

      4.2(5)23mi from OaklandRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "We stayed in the “new sites” adjacent to the entrance road; it was a long nice site with gravel but was not private. Most sites are packed in; close to others with not a lot of privacy."

      "This a beautiful spot, right on the Lake, listened to the loons, watched Canadian Geese with their goslings and saw a bald eagle swoop down and try to get something."

      9. Lake St. George State Park Campground

      3.3(3)21mi from OaklandRVs, Tents

      "Truck camp and tenter) Located between RT. 3 and the banks of Lake St George. Most of the campground is situated around an open grassy field."

      "I love to visit Lake Saint George! As a state park it’s nice and clean and offers several comforts like a bathhouse with flushing toilets and showers."

      10. Camden Hills State Park Campground

      4.3(33)40mi from OaklandRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Camden Hills SP is a no contest campground if you are visiting Camden and surrounding MidCoast areas. 9 out of 10 times I visit Camden (one of my favorite places in Maine), I stay at this campground."

      "As with all real estate, location, location ! The camp is well situated amongst many Maine towns all of which are worth a visit to."

      from $25 - $45 / night

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Oakland, ME

    386 Reviews of 80 Oakland 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!

    • 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.

    • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Apr. 16, 2021

      Freeport / Durham KOA

      Good Location, Clean, Lots of Camping Options

      I have a love– hate relationship with KOA campgrounds. They tend to be overpriced and not consistent. You will find one that has nice sites at a decent price. Then, there are the others which are complete opposite. This KOA is on my good side.  There are lots of site choices, cabins, yurts, and tent sites to choose from.  The location is good as it is about 10-15 minutes far from the town of Freeport(home to L.L. Bean and tons of outlet stores), the pretty coastal town of South Freeport, four craft breweries and a cidery, and Bradbury Mountain State Park. The owners and work campers are very friendly and the super welcoming. Normally I am not concerned how nice people are but they go out of their way to make sure you get all the discounts you can and put you in a site that you prefer. 

      We have stayed here a few times and are always impressed how well-cared for the grounds are and how and clean the common areas, bathrooms, and pool are. The grass is always cut, weeds trimmed, fire pits cleaned and there is no trash lying on the ground. There are lots of seasonal sites but they are in the back portion of the park with the transients being in the front. The park has nice super long 50 amp FHU pull-thrus in the front of the park which will fit any length RV and tow vehicle. Some of these sites are “buddy” sites with a shared patio, but are so wide that even if you don’t know your neighbors, it would not be a bother because you are far enough apart. The only downside to these pull thrus is there is no shade. We tend to be there in cooler months so shade is not a problem. However, the rest of the campground has a very park-like feel with over 50 acres there is plenty of room to roam and even a short nature trail through a wooded area. Many sites backup against the woods or are in wooded areas so keep that in mind when making your reservation. We give this park two thumbs up for their dog park which is ten times the size of the average KOA dog park. My lab had plenty of room to run and chase a ball and there were never any other dogs there which was nice. Plus, it was clean and free of dog poop! Normally, there are plenty of activities like s’mores by the fire, crafts, pony rides (yes, they have their own ponies on site), ice cream social, hay rides but this year they were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We don’t use those amenities anyway so that wasn’t a problem but can see that would be fun activities for kids. We were in a buddy sites with our friends and liked the shared patio. Since we were in the open area, we were able to get both satellite with our roof-mounted dome and some over-the-air channels from Portland which is about 45 minutes away. All of our hook-ups were in an accessible place but we were also in a long pull thru and could position the RV in the site accordingly. 

      Some of the cons for this park are the lack of cable, so-so wifi, and the dusty gravel roads and pot holes. There are a few restrooms buildings scattered around the park which may not be close depending on what site you are in.

    • M
      Aug. 28, 2018

      Shore Hills Campground & RV Park

      Great Campground only minutes from Boothbay

      We just spent the weekend here and were very impressed with the water views and the size of the sites. The campground is pet friendly- I think almost everyone we saw had a dog. The facilities were clean although I did not use the showers as we have a travel trailer.There are many sites along the river that flows with the tide. Overall a great place to stay!

    • D
      Sep. 12, 2020

      Martin Stream Campground

      Hidden gem!

      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!

    • 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

    • R
      May. 17, 2021

      Freeport / Durham KOA

      Great spot, great hosts

      Kid and pet friendly. Lots of activities for kids including a flashlight candy hunt, water slide, and s’more roast. We’ve been coming back for years and the addition of a glamping tent, cabins, and domes have made it even nicer!

    • Jennifer B.
      Oct. 2, 2020

      Chewonki Campground

      Great Fall Camping, Wonderful Views & Great Owners

      Spent a late September weekend with kids and pets at Chewonki, and had a great time. Such a friendly atmosphere, the golf green was a blast! Campsites are large and if you don’t have a camper are outstanding. Camper sites in the field have the best views! We will definitely be back, highly recommend!

    • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
      May. 1, 2021

      Camden Hills RV Resort

      O.k. park, great area.

      This 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.


    Guide to Oakland

    Pet friendly camping near Oakland, Maine offers sites that accommodate travelers with four-legged companions throughout the region's lakes and forests. The area sits within the Belgrade Lakes watershed at elevations ranging from 250-350 feet above sea level, with summer temperatures typically reaching 75-85°F during camping season. Many campgrounds maintain dedicated pet areas beyond standard leashed policies.

    What to do

    Canoe access: Two Rivers Campground provides free canoe use for registered campers. "We are staying two nights here and really enjoying it... Free use of canoes and kayaks are a nice bonus," notes reviewer Onara G. The campground sits at the confluence of the Kennebec and Wesserunsett Rivers.

    Disc golf courses: Jellystone Park™ Androscoggin Lake offers an on-site disc golf course for visitors. "Very nice campground with a good camp store and disc golf course. We will stay again!" shares J B., highlighting this increasingly popular outdoor activity.

    Mountain trails: Explore the hiking network at Camden Hills State Park Campground with trails directly accessible from the camping area. "What we really liked was the convenient location to downtown Camden and other cute towns, there are hiking trails just outside your doorstep," explains Nancy W. The park features 5,700 acres with hikes for all difficulty levels.

    What campers like

    Quiet waterfront sites: Campers appreciate the peaceful setting at Augusta West Kampground with its lakeside accommodations. "Loved our site right on the water and access to the docks for fishing & kayaking! Kids caught many sunfish & had loads of fun! Very quiet but quaint campground!" writes Heather C. about her pet friendly camping experience near Oakland.

    Private platform tenting: Tiny Cabins of Maine offers a unique tent camping option on wooden platforms. "The tent camping amenities, including the pop-up toilet and sturdy wooden platform, were thoughtfully provided. The fire pit and picnic table were perfect for evening gatherings, and the hammock added an extra touch of relaxation," according to Paige A.

    Clean facilities: Most campgrounds maintain well-kept bathrooms and shower facilities. "The restrooms and laundry were spotless and cleaned daily," noted Nancy W. about Two Rivers Campground, making it more comfortable for extended stays with pets.

    What you should know

    Road noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience traffic sounds that might disturb light sleepers or sensitive pets. At Lake St. George State Park, "Located between RT. 3 and the banks of Lake St George... As the entire campground hugs rt.3 expect the sound of cars and frequent 18 wheelers traveling along," explains Gavin T.

    Site privacy varies: Skowhegan Kennebec Valley KOA and similar campgrounds offer different levels of seclusion between sites. "This is a smaller campground, but still cute and very friendly," writes Jennifer F., indicating its more intimate setting.

    Faith-based options: More to Life Campground provides a Christian-oriented camping experience. "Christian based, Nice, clean, family friendly campground. Plenty to do with the family including a beach, playground, water activities, and crafts!" explains Ashley V., noting their visitor policies may differ from other campgrounds.

    Tips for camping with families

    Water activities: Multiple campgrounds feature swimming opportunities for children and pets. "Loved our site right on the water and access to the docks for fishing & kayaking! Kids caught many sunfish & had loads of fun!" reports Heather C. about Augusta West Kampground.

    Theme weeks: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Yonder Hill runs special themed camping weeks throughout the season. "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!" shares Samantha N., highlighting these unique events.

    Playground options: Several campgrounds maintain play areas designed for younger visitors. "Great place to bring the kids. The staff here were are friendly and very helpful for any questions or camping needs you had. Everyone had fun. Lots of fun activities to keep everyone in the family entertained," notes Will T. about his experience at Jellystone Park.

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection strategy: When camping with pets, choosing the right site location matters. "We had a long pull-thru site that was located under pine trees which provided welcomed shade since the temperatures were in the high 80's. The first site we were assigned was in the direct sun so we asked to move to a shady site and they were very accommodating," explains Nancy W. about her experience at Two Rivers Campground.

    Hookup availability: Most campgrounds offer various levels of service connections. "Sites and patios are gravel and level with a picnic table and fire pit. Approximately, half the sites have water and 30/50 amp electric and the others are no hookups," notes Nancy W. about Camden Hills State Park Campground.

    Seasonal site options: Longer-term stays are available at select locations. "I'm biased as we are seasonal campers. We love this place because it's not a party campground and is very family friendly," explains William about More to Life Campground, indicating the possibility of extended pet friendly camping near Oakland.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Oakland, ME is Two Rivers Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 8 reviews.

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