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    Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground and Winslow Park And Campground both accommodate pets in a variety of settings including tents, RVs, and cabins along Casco Bay. Both campgrounds maintain pet-friendly policies throughout their facilities, with Winslow Park offering waterfront sites where dogs can enjoy bay views alongside their owners. Leashed pets are permitted at Bayley's Camping Resort and Wild Duck Adult Campground, both providing dedicated pet areas where dogs can exercise. Most properties require proof of current rabies vaccination, so campers should bring documentation. Facilities typically include accessible waste disposal stations to maintain cleanliness. Several campgrounds enforce quiet hours starting at 10:00 PM, which applies to barking dogs as well. Staff at some locations may show bias against certain breeds despite official pet-friendly policies.

    The shoreline at Wassamki Springs Campground gives dogs swimming opportunities, though restrictions keep pets away from designated human swimming areas. Campers report varying experiences with pet policies at different locations, with some mentioning staff inconsistencies regarding enforcement. Bradbury Mountain State Park Campground offers pet-friendly trails connecting directly to campsites, allowing for convenient dog walking without driving. Most campgrounds require pets to remain on leashes no longer than 6 feet when outside vehicles or tents. Several campgrounds provide grassy areas specifically for pet relief, with easy access from both tent and RV sites. Pet owners should note that wildlife encounters are possible, particularly at dawn and dusk, requiring close supervision of dogs during these times. Sandy Pines Campground includes pet-friendly glamping options for those seeking upgraded accommodations without leaving pets behind.

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      1. Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground

      4.6(42)14mi from Peaks IslandRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "There are bathrooms close by to all, the main lodge is nice and the food at the snack shack is sooo good!! burgers, pizza, salad- all local and from their gardens."

      "I don’t associate Maine with sandy beaches, so it didn’t occur to me beforehand there would be so much of it (yeah, even at an oceanfront campground.)"

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      2. Winslow Park And Campground

      3.3(24)11mi from Peaks IslandRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "A nature trail and covered group picnic pavilion. A game room where children can play board games and foosball."

      "The park is located on Casco Bay in the town of Freeport(home to L.L. Bean’s flagship store{which is open 24/7} and many other outlets)."

      from $14 - $35 / night

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      3. Bayley's Camping Resort

      4.2(17)11mi from Peaks IslandRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We like to stay in the “south section” which tends to have less kids because it is farther away from the “action.”"

      "Right next to the road. So yes lots of family glamping fun. But not for those looking for a more visceral Maine camping experience."

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      4. Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park

      4.0(16)11mi from Peaks IslandRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Spent three nights in a nice sized, quiet spot, on the camps’ outside loop. The park is well located, near the beach, shopping, and with access to Portland."

      "This adult only campground is peaceful and quiet, with the sounds of birds and the trees being the main thing you hear - it is quite relaxing.  "

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      5. Desert of Maine Campground

      4.6(15)14mi from Peaks Island2 sitesRVs, Tents

      "We were tucked back into T8 which is a walk down campsite under the trees near a small stream."

      "Desert of Maine campground is an excellent choice just 4-5 miles from the heart of Freeport at interstate exit # 22. This campground is well-imagined."

      from $45 - $55 / night

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      6. Old Orchard Beach Campground

      4.2(13)15mi from Peaks IslandRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "There is a small, but very well-kept dog park.  On top of all that there is pinball, Pac-Man, and pool table! "

      "There are lots of amenities in the campground like a basketball court, Wiffle ball field, horseshoes, badminton, playgrounds, arcade, swimming pools and hot tub, group bonfire, and dog park."

      from $100 - $145 / night

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      7. Paradise Park Resort

      4.9(8)13mi from Peaks IslandRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "Lots of barking dogs."

      from $63 / night

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      8. Bradbury Mountain State Park Campground

      4.1(14)17mi from Peaks IslandRVs

      "Sites are a good size, generally level and most are quite close to the road, so you’ll contend with road traffic. There are a few walk-in tent sites with lean-tos."

      "Dog friendly, toilets, SHOWERS, and the most adorable communal outdoor covered kitchen that had a sink, microwave, free library, and donation boxes with beverages, snacks and veggies."

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      9. Sandy Pines Campground

      4.7(22)21mi from Peaks IslandCabins, Glamping

      "Beautiful setting, lots of trees, bordering on beautiful marsh area. Many different types of campsites: rent, RV, seasonal RV, cottages, glamping tents and cabins etc."

      "Dogs are welcome. Big rig friendly. Very close to attractions and restaurants and stores. We will be back next year with friends. We camped in our Minnie Winnie travel trailer."

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      10. Wassamki Springs Campground

      4.0(5)10mi from Peaks IslandRVs, Tents

      "One unique thing that I liked was that each spot had multiple faucet hookups which may not always be necessary but it was a nice thing to have when we needed to run water outside without having to unhook"

      "Pond is warm water and sandy entrances although a little mucky further in from fallen pine needles. Water shoes suggested. Well organized events even in a pandemic. Cleaning done constantly."

      from $30 - $390 / night

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    • Paulina B.
      Jun. 21, 2024

      Thousand Trails Moody Beach

      Consider Thousand Trails Membership for Better Value

      Consider the Thousand Trails membership when booking this site. Our annual membership fees basically covered what it would cost to camp here for two weeks.

      The campground has good proximity to Orchard Beach and Portland. However, the spots are pretty tight, and the WiFi is awful away from the registration office. We were in the wooded area, but those camping on the outskirts seemed able to utilize their Starlink.

      The dog park and pool were small but nice. The bathroom facilities were pretty good, though they weren't cleaned as often as they should be.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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!

    • Samantha S.
      Aug. 6, 2019

      Naples Campground

      We wont be back...

      We chose this campground because it was close to a festival we wanted to check out. Upon arrival we could not find the office. We had to stop a camper who was walking and ask her where the office was. The workers were less than helpful. To many seasonal campers. The sites were to close. The owners were dog breed prejudice. There was a whole paper full of rules if you brought a pet. We are big dog lovers of all breeds and took offense to them being so against certain breeds even being on there property. I will say that the bathrooms were very clean and seemed new.

    • Shawn B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Aug. 9, 2021

      Old Orchard Beach Campground

      Very Nice Place To Stay!

      This is a rockstar of a campsite.  They have everything you need, minus an ATM.  There is a general store with the normal gear.  They have a pool and hot tub.  There is a small, but very well-kept dog park.  On top of all that there is pinball, Pac-Man, and pool table!  But, if you want to stick with the normal stuff, they also have basketball courts, badminton courts, horseshoes, and tons more.

      There is a trolly that will take you to the city for $2, but if you have a bicycle it is a quick 15-minute ride to the beach.  

      The city itself is super fun with lots of rides, good food, and you can even learn how to surf!

    • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jan. 1, 2022

      Old Orchard Beach Campground

      Huge campground with lots of sites and amenities.

      Old Orchard Beach is a fun, family-oriented campground located in the fun little beach town of Old Orchard Beach. Old Orchard is known for their amusement park, arcade, pier, fun downtown, and expansive beach with seven miles of room to walk. Here you can stroll along the streets listening to the melodic sounds of an arcade, buy an airbrushed t-shirt and eat pier fries and fried dough. And the best thing is there is a trolley that takes you from the campground to the beach so you don’t have to deal with parking. 

      When the summer season is in full swing, there is lots to do in the campground and at the nearby Atlantic Ocean beach. There are lots of amenities in the campground like a basketball court, Wiffle ball field, horseshoes, badminton, playgrounds, arcade, swimming pools and hot tub, group bonfire, and dog park. The campground is quite large and divided into a variety of sections, some areas are all seasonal campers and others are for transients. The campground offers RV sites, cabin rentals, park model sites, and simple tent sites. We liked the sections in the back (Bear Brook and Black Forest) which are set away from the entrance and the majority of activities. We visited in the off-season but can only image the park gets pretty busy especially in the front section where the swimming pool, arcade, camp store, and other activities are located. The campground is gated which limits who can come into the park. If you want to have guests, plan on shelling out a bit of cash as it is $8/day for kids and $10 for adults and$12 for overnight guests. 

      Our gravel site was perfectly level with no potholes and the roads leading to our site were easy to navigate in our 45’ motorhome. The patio was gravel and there was some grass between campsites. Our picnic table was clean and not made of old rotten wood with sagging benches. There was not much shade at our site which was fine with us because it was October when we visited and wanted the sun. We were able to pick up wifi at our site because we were close to a tower. Our Verizon phone and hotspot worked great as did the parks cable television. The campground is just one mile from Old Orchard Beach and close to Route 1 which is the main corridor leading up and down the Maine coast. 

      The nearby town of Biddeford has some great restaurants(Palace Dinner, Run of the Mill Public House and Brewery, and Dunston Tab and Table). While the campground is large enough for a good long walk, we prefer to walk the wooded trails at Ferry Beach State Park. If you are looking for something for kids to do there is Funtown Splashtown which is a large water and amusement park and you can get discount tickets at the campgrounds camp store

    • 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.

    Guide to Peaks Island

    Camping near Peaks Island, Maine sits just off the coast of Portland where coastal breezes moderate summer temperatures that average 75°F from June through August. Salt marshes and rocky shorelines characterize this region, with campgrounds positioned to capitalize on Maine's diverse ecosystem where forest meets ocean. Many campsites require reservations 3-6 months in advance during peak summer season.

    What to do

    Kayaking from campgrounds: At Recompence Shore Campground, campers can access Casco Bay directly. "We stayed on waters edge in a band of trees, breezes, birds, and fish jumping," shares Darin S., highlighting the connection between campsite and water activities.

    Farm exploration: Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground offers a working organic farm within the campground. "My son loved the working farm. Close hiking trails," notes Mike C., making this an educational stop for visitors interested in sustainable agriculture.

    Hiking connected trails: Explore the network of trails at Bradbury Mountain State Park Campground. "Lots and LOTS of trails surrounding the campground. Great for biking and trail running," explains Mackenzie Z., highlighting the park's accessibility for outdoor enthusiasts.

    Beach shuttles: Utilize free transportation to nearby beaches. "Free trolly to transport you back and forth to ocean," shares Amy R. about Bayley's Camping Resort, eliminating parking concerns during busy summer months.

    Local seafood access: Visit nearby fishing villages for fresh catches. "Check out Bayley's Lobster Pound for fresh seafood, wine, and other prepared food items," recommends Nancy W., pointing visitors to authentic Maine culinary experiences.

    What campers like

    Clean facilities: Desert of Maine Campground receives consistent praise for its upkeep. "Bathrooms and showers were some of the nicest I have EVER seen at a campground," reports Tucker B., highlighting recent renovations.

    Adults-only options: Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park provides a quieter experience. "This adult only campground is peaceful and quiet, with the sounds of birds and the trees being the main thing you hear," notes Heather C., describing the atmosphere without children.

    Waterfront sites: Camping along the shore offers special experiences. "The oceanside sites are great, right on Casco Bay!! Some sites are under trees while some of the sites are open," explains Heather J. about Winslow Park And Campground, detailing site variations.

    Budget-friendly options: State parks provide lower-cost alternatives. "Close to Freeport and not far from Portland, this is a good affordable camping option for visitors to the area," says Kelsey K. about Bradbury Mountain State Park Campground, noting its economic advantages.

    Unique landscape features: "I never expected to stumbled across sand dunes in coastal Maine, so this was super cool," writes Tucker B. about Desert of Maine Campground, highlighting geographical surprises in the region.

    What you should know

    Seasonal considerations: Peak season brings crowds and requires planning. "We are tenters, this place caters extremely heavily to RVs. There are something like 750 sites, it's a mini city!" shares Jennifer L. about Bayley's Camping Resort, emphasizing its size and popularity.

    Wildlife interactions: Expect mosquitoes in marshy areas. "The only negative of this place was the mosquitoes. They were TERRIBLE," warns Megan W. about Wild Duck Adult Campground, recommending immediate bug spray upon arrival.

    Varied site privacy: Choose sites carefully based on screening needs. "Depending on your site location you may get more privacy than if you stay in the big rig sites. The wooded sites tend to be more private and less loud," advises Claire T. about Bayley's Camping Resort.

    Noise levels: Some campgrounds enforce quiet hours strictly. "The staff is vigilant about keeping quiet hours, but allow you to have fun at the same time," notes Jessica S. about Paradise Park Resort, indicating management style.

    Reservation timing: Popular sites fill quickly. "Arrive before 7 pm to avoid any issues," cautions Lindsey P. about Wild Duck Adult Campground, addressing check-in procedures.

    Tips for camping with families

    Kid-friendly beaches: Paradise Park Resort offers special amenities for children. "There are multiple pools and playgrounds. One pool has a hot tub for kids. There's also paddleboats available to rent," explains Tonisha T., detailing youth-oriented features.

    Tent site selection: Choose areas with natural barriers for families. "We prefer sites near playground that overlook Vasco bay," shares Jessica M. about Recompence Shore Campground, identifying preferred locations for families with children.

    Educational opportunities: "This campground was really beautiful. My kids enjoyed visiting with the farm animals and walking along the rocky shore each day," reports Michele S. about Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground, highlighting learning experiences.

    Biking-friendly grounds: Look for flat, safe roads. "The streets are flat for the kids to bike," notes Alycia G. about Paradise Park Resort, identifying safe cycling opportunities for children.

    Evening activities: "They offer fun dances with kid games at night," adds Alycia G. about Paradise Park Resort, detailing structured entertainment options for families.

    Tips from RVers

    Site leveling challenges: Old Orchard Beach Campground offers well-prepared sites. "Our gravel site was perfectly level with no potholes and the roads leading to our site were easy to navigate in our 45' motorhome," shares Nancy W., providing specific information for large rigs.

    Hookup availability: Water and electric access varies by campground. "We had a full hook up site, mixed in with a bunch of vintage campers," notes Joe R. about Sandy Pines Campground, describing infrastructure.

    Big rig accessibility: Some areas accommodate larger vehicles better than others. "Pull-thru and back in RV sites are very roomy and well laid out," explains Steve K. about Old Orchard Beach Campground, specifying site configurations.

    Site surface considerations: Prepare for various ground conditions. "All of the sites were just dirt which is not a huge deal but it can obviously get messy, especially when it rains," warns Charlie & Danielle B. about Wassamki Springs Campground, addressing practical concerns.

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