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Pumpkin Patch RV Resort's fenced dog park provides a dedicated space for pets to play off-leash while camping near Old Town. Several campgrounds in the area welcome pets with specific policies in place, including Paul Bunyan Campground, Pushaw Lake Campground, and Bangor Holden KOA, all offering full hookup sites with pet-friendly accommodations. Most campgrounds require pets to remain on leash throughout the property except in designated areas, with leash length typically limited to 4-6 feet. The Hawnets Nest and Cold River Campground allow pets at their tent sites and cabins, providing picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Campgrounds generally limit guests to two pets per site unless prior approval is obtained, and all require owners to clean up after their animals. Visitors use The Dyrt to find real feedback on camping near Old Town, Maine.
Nearby hiking trails accessible from many campgrounds provide excellent opportunities for dog walking, with Acadia National Park's carriage roads offering miles of pet-friendly paths approximately 45 minutes from Old Town. Several campgrounds feature water access where dogs can swim, particularly at low tide when mudflats are exposed. The Island Explorer shuttle that serves Mount Desert Island is pet-friendly, allowing campers to travel to various destinations without needing to find pet-friendly parking. Seasonal considerations include black-legged deer ticks prevalent in warmer months, posing Lyme disease risks to both humans and pets. Most campground stores stock basic pet supplies, though larger selections are available in Bangor, approximately 15 minutes from Old Town. Campers report that staff at Paul Bunyan Campground are particularly forthcoming with information about dog-friendly areas and activities in the region.
"Stayed Here for one night after picking up a new travel trailer nearby. The staff and campers were all very friendly and welcoming."
"Snowmobile trails behind the campground lead to a walking path that connects the high school and elementary school for a pleasant walk in the woods."
from $50 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful campground close to all the attractions"
"Close to the cross center and the waterfront concerts. Quite"
"The wind was coming right off the lake which made it particularly hard to set up. Blocking the wind with our car was our only choice."
"Quick walk to bathrooms & showers, which are very clean. Held lots of activities over the weekend, busy crowd. Got a nice secluded tent space."
"My spot was right next to road. I honest didn't notice road threw out the night. Water rentals kayaks etc were very reasonable. Staff was very nice."
"THe all around environment was very welcoming. I will definitely stay again in the future."
from $35 - $75 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $69 / night
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Check Availability"They are mainly open in the evenings but also appear to serve lunch and breakfast on the weekends. The camp store was well stocked also."
"My cousins, my husband and our dog rented a deluxe cabin in September, and it was perfect."
"Great location to just disconnect from the rest of the world! Only downside was we went during black fly season, wait until they are gone to be able to enjoy it fully!"
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!
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Hadley’s Point Campground is located on the north side of Mt Desert Island and just a short distance from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Hadley’s Point is a large private campground that has tent, water& electric RV, and full hook up sites, as well as Cabins. The campground is broke up in to multiple loops (campground map can be found in my pictures) with some loops in open areas with little shade and sites close together, and other loops have more wooded sites that have some shade and privacy. All style sites include a picnic table and fire ring.
Reservations are site type, not site specific, so a little bit of a gamble. We were assigned site B27 on this visit. This site was partially shade depending on the time of day and very close to our neighbors. Other sites in the B loop did have more trees and more private, but they were full on this stay. Check-in was easy and the staff was very helpful in providing info and answering questions about the area. A host guides you to your site and assist you in positioning if needed.
The bathroom on B-loop does not have showers so we had to hike to other loops to shower. The Bathrooms and showers were very clean. The showers are metered and cost $0.50 per 7 minutes, so don’t forget your quarters!
Firewood and limited supplies were available at the office. There is a full grocery store about 10 minutes away.
We found good cell phone service with Verizon throughout the property. The campground did not have wi-fi.
The campground also has a heated pool, playground, and laundry.
With Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park close by, there is so much to do and see in the area. One of the best benefits of the area is that there is a free shuttle with multiple routes around the island, so you can leave the car and parking hassles behind and just shuttle everywhere. The Shuttle has a stop right on the campground and is dog friendly (on leash and if your dog is friendly).
Speaking of dog friendly, I’ve never been to an area that is so dog friendly. The campground staff was very forthcoming with dog friendly info and I have to mention Bark Harbor in downtown Bar Harbor. Bark Harbor is a pet store that bakes their own treats, has toys and gifts, and tons of info on dog friendly areas on the island. They have pre-printed lists of dog friendly hotels, restaurants, on and off leash hiking trails, and dog parks. Super friendly crew that keyed us into an off leash hiking area that our dogs loved!
Pro Tip: A short ¼ mile walk from the campground is an off leash dog friendly beach that you can also launch your kayak or canoe from or have a sunset beach campfire. We really enjoys this beach after a long day of hiking all around the national park.
With all the outdoor activities of the national park, kayak and boat cruises in the ocean, lobster, lobster, lobster, you’ll need a full week to explore this island. Hadley’s Point made it a perfect place for us to take it all in.
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As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get to test products. At this campground, I tested the Morsel Spork. This spork from Morel is very handy to have in your gear list. We are teardrop campers, so our space is limited. Everything has to have a purpose and be compact. Items like the Morsel Spork, that serves multiple functions, fit right into our needs. We purchased both the mini and the XL. Both are the same (spork on one end, spoon/scraper on the other end), but the XL is a little longer. We found this very functional for regular eating from plates or bowls, or eating directly from food packets. I also found the scraper spoon side useful in cleaning out our french press carafe. Easy to clean, easy to use, comes in multiple colors, and happy to have it a part of our camping equipment.
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.
GuideMy family and I stayed at this KOA this past week. It was agreat experience! That staff was awesome and over the top accommodating. We had a pull through site with full hook up right across from the on site Lobster Trap Cafe. The site was spacious and comfortable. The whole campground was neat and clean. Staff members pick up trash throughout the day at all of the sites. The Lobster Trap had a good menu, and great customer service. They are mainly open in the evenings but also appear to serve lunch and breakfast on the weekends.
The camp store was well stocked also. There is also an island shuttle bus stop right at the entrance to the campground. There is a gas station and take out restaurant ( Island Take Out) right across from the entrance as well. There was a nice dog park as well. Cell service with AT&T was great. Cell service with T-Mobile was spotty. We did not try the campground wifi. The only down side to the trip was gnats and mosquitos, but that was all over the island and no fault of the KOA. This was one of the best KOA's we have visited and we will definitely stay there again when we visit Acadia.
GuideWe camped for years and years at Mount Desert Campground with our four children and my Sister-in-Law and her two sons. The kids are all grown now and are taking their own camping trips to this amazing place. It is a family run campground with immaculate grounds and bathroom facilities on Somes Sound in Mt. Desert, Maine which is right next to the fabulous town of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Forest. There are so many activities and amenities just minutes from this lovely campground but, if you choose to stay put...you will not be disappointed. There are lovely camp roads to walk, run, or bike. Fresh air to breathe, an epic long dock to catch and release crabs near, kayak or canoe rentals, and so much more. The Camp store has wonderful provisions including homemade bear claws in the am to enjoy with coffee or tea. It is above and beyond a family favorite place to camp in Maine.
GuideHadley's Point is a private campground just outside Acadia National Park. This campground prides itself on being family-friendly and welcoming to pets.
Children are allowed to bike throughout the campground until dusk. While we stayed, there was a campground-wide Fourth of July bike parade. The kids loved it.
Pets are welcome but cannot be abandoned in the motorhome when you leave. Plan to take your pet with you everywhere.
Hadley's Point offers laundry facilities, showers, a heated pool, cornhole, and shuffleboard. While the pool is heated, it is not hot -- or even very warm. But this is Maine we are talking about, and I'm sure that the water was warmer than it would otherwise have been.
The campground is primarily designed to accommodate RVs and motorhomes. The large fields and open lots for RVs provide ample parking and the campground offered electricity as well as other hookups.
Cute cabins offer cozy sleeping (but no running water) for visitors without tents or RVs.
We brought our tent and felt a little like second-class citizens at this RV-focused campground. The tent sites were tiny. Our large van, tent, and screened-in pavilion covered the entire site, leaving very little walking space. Our site also lacked trees for shade and hammocks.
Worse yet, the campground has an infestation of Black-Legged Deer Ticks -- the ticks responsible for Lyme disease. We found two on our son during our stay. I hope they treat for these ticks soon because it poses a huge risk to their campers.
There is a lot of potential for this campground but they need to spray the grounds for ticks and create more comfortable sites. They could be awesome if they shifted their focus from trying to fit as many people as possible to creating a comfortable camping experience for all.
Pros:
- Heated pool
- Bathrooms cleaned regularly
- Laundry
- Good price
- Good location
- Playground
- Kid and pet friendly
- Island Explorer Bus stops at the campground
Cons:
- Cramped sites
- Ticks
- Crowded
GuideGreat place to camp outside the crazy tourist packed Acadia but only a 25 minute drive to the park. Very nice sites, flush toilets and showers. I got a lake view site but also forested sites available. Pet friendly camping. Would definitely go back!
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
TravelerWell maintained. Pet friendly BUT must be in leak at all times. Cannot be left alone in RV or vehicle. No sewer. Friendly atmosphere
Camping sites near Old Town, Maine cluster along rivers and lakes throughout the Penobscot Valley. At an elevation of approximately 130 feet, this region experiences a humid continental climate with warm summers averaging 80°F and cold winters dropping below freezing. Seasonal campers should note the black fly season typically runs from mid-May through June, often requiring protective clothing and repellents for comfortable camping.
Water activities on Pushaw Lake: Campers at Pushaw Lake Campground can rent kayaks and other watercraft at reasonable rates. According to one camper, "Water rentals kayaks etc were very reasonable. Staff was very nice. Staff treated you like you were friends not customers." The lake provides excellent opportunities for fishing, swimming, and paddling with rental equipment available on-site.
Hiking at Great Pond: Great Pond Outdoor Recreation Area offers multiple hiking trails through Maine woodlands. "It is very quiet and there is 0 cell service! Perfect place with lots to do at the campground! Great location to just disconnect from the rest of the world!" The campground maintains year-round accessibility, allowing for seasonal activity variations from summer hiking to winter snowshoeing.
Evening entertainment in Bangor: Located about 15 minutes from most Old Town area campgrounds, Bangor offers cultural activities and dining. A visitor to Pumpkin Patch RV Resort shared, "You are about fifteen minutes to downtown Bangor which has some good restaurants, a casino, and a large outdoor concert venue which has big name musical acts throughout the summer."
Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the Old Town region consistently receive praise for cleanliness. One camper at Bangor Holden KOA mentioned, "Quick walk to bathrooms & showers, which are very clean. Held lots of activities over the weekend, busy crowd. Got a nice secluded tent space." Most campgrounds feature regularly maintained bathroom facilities with hot showers.
Quiet atmosphere: Many campgrounds provide peaceful settings away from highway noise. A guest at Cold River Campground noted the "nice layout" of sites, while others appreciate the well-spaced camping areas. Another visitor described Paul Bunyan Campground as "beautiful campground close to all the attractions" with "easy sites to get into."
Organized activities: Several campgrounds offer scheduled events for guests. A visitor to Bangor Holden KOA wrote, "We did the pancake breakfast for donation, crafts, and wagon ride during the day as well as enjoyed the well kept pool. The kids loved the playground and the ice cream window." These programmed activities typically run from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Seasonal considerations: The camping season for most establishments runs from May through mid-October. Black flies can be problematic in late spring. As one camper at Great Pond warned, "Only downside was we went during black fly season, wait until they are gone to be able to enjoy it fully!"
Cell service and Wi-Fi vary: Connectivity differs significantly between campgrounds. At The Hawnets Nest, primitive camping means limited connectivity, while other campgrounds offer varying Wi-Fi quality. A Pumpkin Patch RV Resort guest noted, "Our Verizon phone got good reception and our hot spot worked well. The campground wi-fi was decent at our site but that depends on where you are in the park and what time of day you are using it."
Site types and layouts: Campgrounds offer various site configurations. Parks Pond Campground visitor shared, "I question if I would like this spot. Its right off route 9. My spot was right next to road. I honest didn't notice road threw out the night." Many campgrounds feature a mix of wooded and open sites with varying levels of privacy.
Activity options: Family-friendly campgrounds provide amenities for children. A visitor to Parks Pond Campground mentioned they have "two wading areas, playground, sand box, laundry and arcade as well as a general store for extras you may have forgotten." Water features are particularly popular during summer months.
Pet-friendly camping: Most campgrounds near Old Town welcome pets with specific policies. Paul Bunyan Campground accommodates pets at their tent sites with leash requirements. The Hawnets Nest allows pets at their A-frame cabin and tent sites, with each site featuring a fire ring for evening campfires.
Cabin alternatives: For families wanting amenities beyond tent camping, several options exist. The Micro A-Frame Cabin offers unique accommodations as described by one camper: "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. Very very cozy and wonderfully peaceful."
Site selection considerations: RV campers should check site specifications before booking. At Pumpkin Patch RV Resort, a visitor noted, "Most sites are level and there are long pull thrus so you don't have to unhitch if you are only staying one night. There is a mix of sun and shade depending on what site you are in." Site dimensions and amenities vary between campgrounds.
Hookup availability: Most RV sites in the area offer full hookups. A camper at Pumpkin Patch RV Resort shared, "Our site was a full hook-up pull thru which was perfect for our one-night stay. All the hook-ups were well-placed and we did not need extensions to connect. We received about twenty over-the-air channels with our television antenna."
Seasonal stays: Some campgrounds cater to long-term campers. A visitor observed, "Most of the campers were seasonals whose campsites were well-kept and they were quiet." Several campgrounds offer discounted weekly and monthly rates for extended stays, with Pumpkin Patch RV Resort providing "discounts for Good Sam/FMCA/military/Passport America and have better rates for weekly/monthly/seasonal stays."
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