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Wild Acres Sun RV Resort features two connected dog parks within its campground grounds, providing ample space for pets to exercise off-leash during stays. Several pet-friendly campgrounds near Saco welcome dogs at both RV and tent sites, with Paradise Park Resort and Old Orchard Beach Campground maintaining clean facilities while accommodating pets. Most properties require leashes throughout common areas, though designated off-leash zones exist at select locations. Sun Outdoors Old Orchard Beach Downtown (formerly Hid'n Pines) provides pet-friendly cabins alongside traditional camping options, though some campers note an additional pet fee applies. Powder Horn Family Camping Resort maintains exceptionally clean grounds with specific pet waste stations positioned throughout the property. The campground map typically does not highlight the train tracks between the campground and ocean.
The Eastern Trail provides direct access for dog owners staying at Sun Outdoors, offering miles of hiking and biking opportunities where leashed pets are welcome. Several campgrounds maintain seasonal shuttle services to Old Orchard Beach, though dogs are restricted from certain beach areas during peak summer months. Veterinary services can be found within 15 minutes of most Saco-area campgrounds. Campground dog parks range from basic fenced areas to more elaborate spaces with separate large/small dog sections. Paradise Park Resort provides additional pet amenities including washing stations. Multiple guests note occasional noise issues from barking dogs at several properties, particularly Paradise Park where one reviewer mentioned numerous barking dogs despite the otherwise excellent facilities. Seasonal campers should consider the October-May off-season for more spacious accommodations when traveling with pets.
"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."
"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."
"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. "
"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
Check Availability"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
Check Availability"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."
"Extremely crowded, close sites, and heavy car traffic in walking and bike areas. Sun night was way quieter than Fri and Sat night."
from $60 - $400 / night
Check Availability"They allowed me to drive around and look at the other campsites as I was needing a site with limited/no tree coverage."
"Nice pool; playground for kids, can walk to old orchard; or they have a bus also!"
"Great huge campground only a walk to the beach from one entrance. Train goes by close to sites near beach access! Most sites are gravel.. clean clean clean"
"And of course the beach was walking distance which was the biggest draw for us. If you have little ones, time your beach trips with low tide. The waves crash pretty hard at high tide."
"We quite enjoyed our time at Powderhorn Campground in Old Orchard Beach in Maine. Our site was one of the best sites we ever stayed at, tucked in the corner and no one next to us."
"Best camp resort ever, clean showers, tons of area to choose where to camp, play area for kids, horseshoes for adults, store on location, best of all the most amazing staff if I could I give it ***"
"This campground is located near Kennebunkport in Arundel, Maine. Campsites are well-spaced and have level asphalt pads. Ours came with picnic table and fire pit."
"Price was a little high, but the location was great and the amenities made it a very worthwhile trip!"
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.
GuideWe stayed At Wakeda Campground overnight during a trip from Maine back to Long Island, NY. It was located very close off of 95 and allows pets. We were overwhelmed by the beautiful massive forest. The campground was splendid with old tall, pine trees everywhere. They offered electric, water, and sewer hook up, trading post that had camping goods and snacks, WiFi hotspot, pool table, and lounging area. They also had a game room, miniature golf, coffee shop and dog park.
The first campsite they assigned to us was very secluded but unfortunately, we were coming in during a major rainstorm. That site was a little flooded so we chose another. It still had beautiful trees surrounding it but not as secluded from neighbors. There are also many seasonal campers there but all of their sites were beautifully decorated with flowers and such. Everyone was friendly that we encountered during our stay.
We had bathrooms located near our site. They were four separate bathrooms that had a sink and toilet and were clean. They did offer showers in another area but I did not use them.
Walking around we saw wild turkeys, bunnies, and a hummingbird. It would have been great if they offered a nature trail in the campground since the forest was so beautiful. There were paths that went into the woods but they were marked for employees only.
The next day we wanted to go for a hike before we hit the road. Unfortunately, the state parks near the campsite do not allow dogs during late Spring to early Fall. Using our Bring Fido App, we found Rails to Trails nearby that we could bring our dog and hiking cat. We did the Salisbury Point Ghost Trail that was nice and shady, though flat, but a nice leisurely walk for all of us.
RangerConsider 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.
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!
TravelerLarge campsites, clean amenities, nice dog park, great store with everything you need and located near like Winni.
TravelerI came here last year with my dog. We only stayed two nights. It was his first time camping, so I made a note in my reservation request that I'd like a fairly remote site - just in case he got loud. They put me in the perfect site, near the dog park (they have a dog park!). When the forecast changed to thunderstorms, they let me switch my dates without any hassle. The location is convenient for Newburyport, Portsmouth, and the Seacoast. We ended up having a lovely stay.
Just a note, I took my dog for a walk around the campground and noticed that many of the other sites were rather close together - including the cabins. Some people don't mind, and even enjoy, close neighbors. If you're like me, however, you'll want to ask for a more remote site.
One more thing to note; I booked through Rover Pass and ended up paying them a fee. Next time I'll contact the park directly.
I'm looking forward to another trip soon!
GuideAbsolutely beautiful! Clean, quiet, had a shaded site near the dog park which was awesome for us with our pups
TravelerNice clean camp ground. Beautiful dog park with agility course. Restrooms were clean and centrally located.
Several campgrounds near Saco, Maine welcome pets, offering dedicated amenities and policies for campers traveling with dogs. The Eastern Trail provides 1.3 miles of pet-accessible paths connecting multiple campgrounds to walking routes. While most properties require leashes in common areas, numerous facilities have added fenced off-leash zones of varying sizes and features to accommodate pets during camping stays.
Beach visits with shuttle access: Old Orchard Beach Campground runs a trolley service from the campground to the beach, allowing easy transportation without parking concerns. "There is a trolley that takes you from the campground to the beach so you don't have to deal with parking," notes one reviewer who appreciated the convenience.
Kayaking from camp: Wild Duck Adult Campground provides marsh access for watercraft. While the campground allows kayak launching, one visitor warns, "In theory, you can launch a kayak from the campground, but I would not recommend it. There is a culvert under Rt 9 that you need to pass under which is dangerous."
Biking the Eastern Trail: Access to biking paths directly connects to several campgrounds. A visitor at Wild Duck noted, "It is 1.3 miles of the Eastern Trail, a multi-use gravel path which is a better place to walk, bike, or run." The trail system runs through the Scarborough Marsh offering wildlife viewing opportunities.
Swimming options: Paradise Park Resort maintains multiple swimming areas with varied features. "There are multiple pools and playgrounds. One pool has a hot tub for kids. There's also paddleboats available to rent," mentions one camper about the water recreation options.
Adult-oriented amenities: Bayley's Camping Resort provides dedicated adult spaces separate from family areas. A reviewer highlights the adult facilities: "If you're looking for all the bells and whistles, full amenities and location to town this is it... The adults only area can get loud in the summer with music during the day."
Clean facilities: Powder Horn Family Camping Resort maintains exceptionally clean grounds. "Powder Horn is the best place we've ever stayed. Yes, it's large. Yes, there are people who live there for months at a time, but this park is crazy clean… roads & restrooms. It reminded me of Disney in the way we never saw trash on the ground," writes one impressed camper.
Site privacy levels vary: Many campgrounds feature tightly spaced sites with minimal screening. "The wooded sites tend to be more private and less loud. Staying by any of the pools will be louder," explains a visitor to Bayley's Camping Resort.
Off-season advantages: Camping outside summer months provides more space and quieter experience. "We went 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," shares one reviewer.
Train noise considerations: Sandy Pines Campground and other oceanside properties have railway tracks between campgrounds and beaches. A Wild Acres visitor warns: "The campground map is missing the train tracks that are between the campground and the ocean. The trains all blow there horn and you will hear it if your at one of the site 'by the ocean'."
Tent site selection: Choose sites carefully when tent camping as some campgrounds prioritize RVs. "The tent sites we were at were all next to each other, again, with zero trees for shade cover and zero trees for privacy. See photos - we were basically in the wide open," reports a family about their Sandy Pines experience.
Activities for different ages: Look for campgrounds offering age-specific programming. "They have great activities every week during the summer for kids and adults and special times they have for teens to be themselves without smaller kids or adults," shares one Bayley's Camping Resort visitor.
Seasonal considerations: Canadian visitors often dominate during certain periods. "We were surprised by the amount of French speaking campers from Quebec! We loved the diversity it brought," notes a Paradise Park visitor about the summer camping demographic.
Site selection for privacy: Request sites away from high-traffic amenities. "We like to stay in the 'south section' which tends to have less kids because it is farther away from the 'action.' Plus, it is close to the Little River Complex which is an adult-only section with pool, hot tubs, café, bathhouse, and laundry."
Leveling requirements: Some campgrounds feature uneven terrain requiring leveling equipment. "Our gravel site was perfectly level with no potholes and the roads leading to our site were easy to navigate in our 45' motorhome," reports a visitor to Old Orchard Beach Campground.
Full hookup distribution: Not all sites offer complete services; verify availability when booking. "Depending on your site location you may get more privacy than if you stay in the big rig sites," notes a Bayley's Camping Resort camper about site selection tradeoffs.
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