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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Presque Isle, ME

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Arndt's Aroostook River Lodge & Campground near Presque Isle permits dogs and cats with full-hookup RV sites, tent camping areas, and pet-friendly cabins. The campground features spacious, grassy sites that accommodate pets with room to exercise along walking trails adjacent to the property. Multiple tent sites tucked into wooded areas provide shade for pets during hot summer days. Nearby Neil E Michaud Campground also welcomes pets with water and electrical hookups across its open field campsites. Most campers with pets appreciate the large field behind the campground where dogs can run freely. Both campgrounds enforce standard leash requirements outside designated exercise areas, with no reported breed restrictions or additional pet fees.

Dog-friendly hiking trails surround the Presque Isle area, with Haystack Mountain providing a short 10-15 minute walk to panoramic views suitable for leashed pets. Water-loving dogs can access the Aroostook River across from Arndt's campground, offering swimming and splashing opportunities during summer months. Weather considerations for pets include limited shade at some campgrounds, making the wooded tent sites preferable during July and August when temperatures can reach 90+ degrees. Camping with dogs requires preparation for occasional wildlife encounters, though the developed nature of these campgrounds minimizes risks. Seasonal campgrounds typically operate from mid-May through mid-October, with Neil E Michaud Campground remaining open year-round for cold-weather camping with properly equipped pets.

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31 Reviews of 10 Presque Isle Campgrounds

  • J B.
    Sep. 8, 2020

    Arndt's Aroostook River Lodge & Campground

    Top of Maine and Top Camping Destination

    This campground is at the top of Maine and a top camping destination for ATV enthusiasts. 

    The sites are spacious and inviting. Truly a nice place to stay.

    We drove 5.5 hours to get to this campground. It was worth the drive. Presque Isle is a gem that should not overlooked.

  • Gary G.
    Aug. 22, 2017

    Aroostook State Park Campground

    Camping in the County!

    We love to camp in State Parks, and the North East has plenty of them to try. For many years, I have looked at a spot on my Maine map called Aroostook State Park, way up north near the great city of Presque Isle. On the spur of the moment, our well travelled group decided to spend the weekend camping in Aroostook County and the great Maine woods!

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 11, 2021

    Aroostook State Park Campground

    Quiet Campground

    Nice quiet campground on the side of the Quaggy Jo Mt. in Presque Isle. Most sites are very spacious. Only 30 sites. Nice trails in the park. A few hookup sites.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2019

    Neil E Michaud Campground

    Basic open campground for RVs and tents

    I was in Presque Isle for the annual Crown of Maine balloon festival and for future reference I wanted to check out area campgrounds. If you’re heading into town from the south, you’ll see the campground before you see the sign which is tucked in among the trees. Check in at the back door of the house.

    Sites occupy a large field with woods to the right and farmland to the left. Sites are grassy and open and can accommodate both tents and very large RVs. It is by the main road, so you will hear road traffic. If you are in a tent and dependent upon facilities, there is a small bathroom with toilets and shower. They are cramped and dated; there's a small porch on the front and the paint is peeling.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 20, 2021

    Arndt's Aroostook River Lodge & Campground

    Very Nice, Pleasant Park

    There are not many camping options in this area of Maine, but that’s o.k. because this is a nice one and we had a pleasant week there. Campsites have very nice grassy patios and ours was super spacious because we were on the end and there was a nice tree that provided shade. One of the pluses of this campground are the walking trails that are adjacent to the park. There is also a mowed path down to the Aroostook River which is across the street from the campground but when we were there the water level was extremely low.

    Campsites sits on top of a hill and there is a tight winding road that you must navigate to get up there. We were able to navigate it with our 45’ RV and tow car but we had to go slow and take up the whole road. Some campsites are side by side facing the wrong way with shared patios (i.e.,“buddy sites”) but there was enough space between them so you didn’t feel like you were sitting on top of each other. These buddy sites are ideal if you are traveling with friends.  Our site was close to our neighbor but since their RV faced the opposite way our their patio was on the other side and didn't bother us.  Seasonal campers make up about 50% of the park but most just come on weekends so the weekdays were pretty quiet. It appeared that they kept the transient campers in together and seasonals together. Some of the sewer connections are not conveniently located so you may need extra sewer hose. Luckily, our pull thru site was long enough that we could maneuver around to get close to the sewer without needing an extension.

    The campground is close to town which is a bonus. There are hiking trails nearby that have some great views from atop. We liked Haystack Mountain which is just a short 10-15 minute walk to the top of the mountain with great views. The countryside is pretty to drive around and we found a huge field of blooming sunflowers that were stunning. There is a farmers market downtown that had lots of great produce and baked goods. This area is known for their potato industry so roadside stands selling 5 lbs. sacks were everywhere.

    Overall, we really liked this park and its location. The price was great at$240/week for 50 amp full hook-up. Can’t say enough about how nice the grass and our site were. So many times patios are dusty, sandy, or hard gravel but this one was lush and nice and we really enjoyed sitting outside. There is actually more to do in the area than we expected and may be back some day.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 28, 2019

    Fort Kent RV Park at Riverside Park

    Affordable RV sites near Canadian Border

    This is an 8-site city-owned/operated campground best suited for self-contained RVs because the bathrooms are in a different area of the park. Call the Fire Department to make reservations, though on a summer weekend there were still vacancies. Sites are open and grassy with picnic tables and fire pits. There's an additional small parking lot nearby. There are steps down to a picnic area and boat launch on the St John River.

    Riverside Park also serves as the eastern terminus of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, running 740 miles between Fort Kent, ME and Old Forge, NH. On land there are miles of walking and ski trails. Fort Kent is home to an original blockhouse from the 1830s-40s Aroostock war over the border of Maine.

  • Kelly B.
    Sep. 16, 2019

    Neil E Michaud Campground

    Basic Camping

    Just a basic field that can accommodate tents & big RVs. Big field in the back that my dog loved to run around in. Water & electrical hookups. Next to a big road that you can hear. There is a little bathhouse with toilets & a shower. Also does have a washer/dryer available. We stayed in a camper during September/October so there weren’t many people around.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2020

    Aroostook State Park Campground

    Lovely wooded sites, hiking, boating, swimming

    It's quite a trek to Aroostock State Park, nearly to the Canadian border, but it's worth the journey. I came here to attend the Crown of Maine Balloon Festival, which occupied my early mornings and evenings. During the day I would explore on foot or take the car through the countryside and enjoy the Amish farmlands.

    Sites the sites are more or less level and wooded with some privacy, but there's less privacy if you are located in the middle of the loop and people take trails to the latrine in the middle. There is also a bathroom/showerhouse near the beginning of the campground loop, near the divide between the loop and the uphill section. 

    Near the back of the loop a trail heads up south peak for a short scrabble and nice loop hike. There's a rickety tent platform with great views of the valley at that end and a lean-to on the other end of the ridge. Threre's a playground for kids.  Bring your kayak or canoe or they have some available to rent.

  • Gary G.
    Oct. 1, 2016

    Shin Pond Village Campground

    Great basecamp for accessing the new Katahdin Woods and Water National Monument and Baxter State Park

    We were interested in kayaking on ponds and streams in the KAWW or Baxter State Park. Since we have a trailer and our buddies have a RV, we new we could not get into South Branch Pond in BSP. We decided to try Shin Pond Village Campground, a privately owned place in Mt. Chase on the way to the northern entrance of BSP.

    The campground is right off Route 159, which is now a scenic by way in the KAWW National Monument. Although our sites were close to the road, there was so little traffic it really didn't matter! Sites were flat and open, with decent privacy for a privately owned campground. There was a really good store and a great diner attached to the main office building. Campfire wood was abundant (and for sale by the campground) and each site had a picnic table, fire ring, and fire place to cook on.

    The campground is between upper and lower Shin Ponds, with easy boat access to both. We were about 15 miles from the northern entrance of Baxter State Park (BSP), so we chose to travel to South Branch Pond to spend the day kayaking. A great choice as you can see from the pictures.

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