176 campgrounds · Check availability for any dates.
Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins accommodates dogs at tent sites, RV locations, and cabin rentals throughout their wooded property in Waterford. Most sites provide ample space between neighbors, with the pool/recreation hall area offering more privacy than the pond side. The campground features multiple swimming options for families with pets, including lake access where many dogs enjoy wading. Martin Stream Campground in Turner similarly welcomes pets across its 21 campsites with fire rings and picnic tables. Campground data and reviews near South Paris, Maine is regularly updated on The Dyrt. Two Lakes Camping in Oxford maintains a dog-friendly beach area and handles pet-related issues effectively according to visitor feedback. All three campgrounds require pets to be leashed when outside the immediate campsite area, with waste disposal stations positioned throughout the grounds.
Seasonal considerations affect pet camping options from mid-May through October when most facilities remain open. During summer months, shaded sites become essential for dogs, with Crocker Pond offering wooded tent and RV spots that provide natural cooling. Multiple water access points allow dogs to cool off during hot weather, though owners should check water conditions as some beach areas occasionally flood. Hiking trails surrounding the campgrounds accommodate leashed pets, with Poland Spring Campground providing convenient walking paths. Several campgrounds feature designated pet exercise areas away from main recreation facilities. The proximity to town amenities makes emergency veterinary access relatively easy, with Oxford Animal Hospital located approximately 15 minutes from Two Lakes Camping. Some sites have specific dog limitations regarding number or size, requiring advance reservation discussions.
"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"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"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"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."
"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
Check Availability"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."
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.
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.
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!
GuideAbsolutely beautiful! Clean, quiet, had a shaded site near the dog park which was awesome for us with our pups
ScoutWe recently stayed here in a cabin with our family of four plus dog. Our boys loved the playground, bounce pillow, heated pools and sandy beaches. We stayed during the week so it was very quiet. We have an older dog otherwise we would have checked out the dog park and dog beach (he doesn’t like to swim). This place checks all the boxes. We were just bummed out about the store hours and food shop not being open during our stay as we hoped to get lunch there but it’s fine. The site was clean and well kept. They have regular security driving around.
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!
Campgrounds near South Paris, Maine sit in the western foothills region, approximately 700-1,000 feet above sea level, creating a mild microclimate ideal for late spring through early fall camping. This region experiences less rainfall than coastal Maine with average summer temperatures between 75-85°F during daytime hours. Wooded campsites throughout the area provide natural shade and cooling during summer months, with access to lakes and ponds for swimming.
Kayaking on Long Lake: Long Lake in North Bridgton offers pristine paddling waters just 20 minutes from South Paris. Lakeside Pines Campground provides direct lake access with "loons loons everywhere. Lots of wildlife" according to Jeremy G., who appreciated the "quiet lakeside camping" experience.
Hiking nearby mountains: The western Maine mountains provide excellent day hikes within 30-45 minutes of South Paris. Crocker Pond serves as a good base for hikers, with camper Gavin T. noting, "A short drive to Rt 113 in the Whites along the Maine/NH border. Caribou Mountain is an awesome 6.7 mile looped hike in this area."
Swimming in natural settings: Multiple campgrounds offer swimming options beyond traditional pools. Jake C. observed that Mac's Camping Area has "large RV Sites with access to their private beach & boat launch," providing a less crowded alternative to public beaches during summer weekends.
Bird watching opportunities: The forests and lakes around South Paris host diverse bird populations. At Lakeside Pines, you might spot loons on the water, while Dennis B. reported hearing "barred owls singing" at night around Crocker Pond.
Fishing local ponds: Many local waters contain good fishing opportunities. Elliott B. described Crocker Pond as "excellent for catching a meal" with sites "right off the pond," making it convenient to fish directly from your campsite.
Private wooded sites: Several dog friendly campgrounds near South Paris offer secluded camping spaces. At Crocker Pond, Shari G. found "each site offers a picnic table, fire ring, and access to the pond" with "a trail lead directly out of the campsite to another pond about a mile away offering a short round trip afternoon hike."
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms rank high in camper satisfaction. At Stony Brook Recreation and Campground, Nicole F. specifically mentioned "the area is clean, clean bathrooms. Enough space between campers for privacy," while another visitor noted their "bathhouse very clean!"
Family-friendly programming: Scheduled activities for children provide added value. Diana A. appreciated that Poland Spring Campground had "Daily activities for adults & kids. The pool is nice and has a great little playground next to it. It has a very rustic feel but the facilities are clean, updated and inviting."
Waterfront access: Direct water access ranks as a top priority for many campers. Drew P. was delighted with Crocker Pond: "We are at site 2 and it's right on the water! Good space in between sites. Lots of privacy! The light breeze coming off the mountains is absolutely perfect!"
Quieter camping options: For those seeking peace, some campgrounds near South Paris provide notably quiet experiences. Shari G. described Crocker Pond as possibly "the quietest place on Earth" where "with no one else around we thought, 'welcome to the perfect campsite.'"
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds in the South Paris region operate from May through mid-October. Jean C. noted that at Poland Spring Campground, "The gate is secured; plan to arrive by 9pm for check-in. If you're tenting and don't need electric, sites 101-106 offer slightly more seclusion and are close to the water."
Site privacy variations: Some campgrounds have mixed reviews regarding privacy between sites. At Martin Stream Campground, Catherine M. observed: "The sites are pretty much on top of one another which is the only reason it's a 4 star for me. I prefer a little more secluded."
Water access limitations: Not all waterfront sites have swim-friendly shorelines. Katie B. at Lakeside Pines found "Rocks make direct access to the water from site difficult, but there is a beach for water access not too far away."
Dump station policies: RV campers should verify dump station rules before arrival. One visitor to Martin Stream Campground noted: "There are no sewer hookups (which is fine) but you are only allowed ONE use at dump station upon leaving the campground."
Reservation requirements: Peak season requires advance planning. During July and August, popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially waterfront sites. Shari G. recommends arriving early for first-come, first-served sites at Crocker Pond: "Not all sights have drive in access so get here early."
Pool amenities: Several family-friendly campgrounds offer swimming pools as alternatives to natural swimming. At Stony Brook Recreation and Campground, The Y. found "Nice pool and clean bathrooms with showers!! Playground for the kids and a rec hall with games and TV."
Kid-specific activities: Scheduled events keep children engaged. Angela M. at Poland Spring noted they have "a family campground with activities for kids but make siblings share arts and crafts materials if the activities director doesn't plan ahead."
Beach accessibility: Sandy beaches are preferred for families with small children. Jo-Ann N. observed at Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins: "Sites around the lake very crowded together. Sites across road much more spacious. Pool on that side too."
Playground facilities: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas for children. Nate S. found Poland Spring Campground had "a nice, very clean pool and playground area, as well as a rec hall outfitted with board games etc for the rainy days."
Cabin options for easier camping: For families new to camping, cabins provide comfortable alternatives. Dave M. tried Martin Stream's "one room cabin that was perfect for two who flew in without camping gear. Fridge, coffee pot, microwave and AC. One queen bed and a bunk bed made for comfortable sleeping."
Site length considerations: Many campgrounds have mixed site sizes. At Sebago Lake State Park Campground, Jennifer F. noted "Half of area is set up with RV hookups, so it nicely separates the tents from the RVs."
Access challenges: Narrow roads can complicate RV navigation. Katie B. warned that at Lakeside Pines, "the road is tight so be prepared to drive close to trees."
Full hookup availability: Services vary widely between campgrounds. J B. found that at Colonial Mast Campground during late fall camping, "The water was turned off at our site due to freezing temps. Sewer and electric were available."
Year-round options: Some campgrounds remain open in winter months. Jonathan M. noted "I am currently living all year round at Stony Brook Campgrounds. Showers clean, bathrooms clean."
Pool access for extended stays: RVers spending multiple days appreciate recreational facilities. Ed C. found Colonial Mast had "good children's activities and a nice indoor pool," making it suitable for longer stays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near South Paris, ME?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near South Paris, ME is Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins with a 4.9-star rating from 14 reviews.
What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near South Paris, ME?
TheDyrt.com has all 176 dog-friendly camping locations near South Paris, ME, with real photos and reviews from campers.
Keep Exploring
