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GuideSeawall Campground — Acadia National Park
Campsites are very close together. Price is very reasonable though. Restrooms are very clean.
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Pumpkin Patch RV Resort accommodates pets at their cabin sites with a spacious dog exercise area that includes water and toys, long enough for retrievers to chase balls. Paul Bunyan Campground and Cold River Campground also welcome pets across their tent, RV, and cabin options, providing dedicated waste stations and water bowls. Bangor Holden KOA maintains a clean, pet-friendly environment with designated walking paths throughout their camping areas. Most campgrounds enforce standard leash requirements, typically six feet or less, and request that pets are not left unattended at campsites. The bathrooms and shower facilities at these campgrounds remain exceptionally clean, with staff regularly performing maintenance checks throughout the day, creating a comfortable environment for both pets and their owners.
Branch Lake Camping Area features waterfront sites where campers can bring dogs to the lake edge, allowing pets to cool off in the water alongside their owners. The lakefront sites offer direct water access with areas shallow enough for dogs to wade safely. Trails surrounding Parks Pond Campground provide morning exercise routes for leashed dogs, with most paths maintained clear of debris and poison ivy. Pet owners should note that wildlife sightings are common in the area, including eagles and loons at Branch Lake, requiring careful monitoring of pets, particularly at dawn and dusk. Most campgrounds are within 15-20 minutes of veterinary services in Bangor, with Pushaw Lake Campground and Pumpkin Patch RV Resort being particularly accommodating to campers with multiple dogs. The seasonal operations typically run from mid-May through mid-October, with fall offering cooler temperatures ideal for camping with dogs.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Veazie (90)
1. Pumpkin Patch RV Resort
"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."
Check AvailabilityAvailable this weekend
from $50 / night
2. Paul Bunyan Campground
"Beautiful campground close to all the attractions"
"Close to the cross center and the waterfront concerts. Quite"
3. Bangor Holden KOA
"Quick walk to bathrooms & showers, which are very clean. Held lots of activities over the weekend, busy crowd. Got a nice secluded tent space."
4. Parks Pond Campground
"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."
5. Pushaw Lake Campground
"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."
6. Holden Family Campground
"Minutes from the highway and an hour or so from Acadia."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
7. Pleasant Hill Campground
"No huge hills, several trash dumpsters conveniently located and even a barrel for animal waste. Bath house conveniently located. Campground has playground, pool and rec room."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $50 / night
8. Cold River Campground
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
from $35 - $75 / night
9. Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park
"The campsites are primitive (no electricity, water or sewer) and there are no showers on site - there is a pay shower close by outside the park."
"Close proximity to Bar Harbor and a lot of the main attractions of the national park. Showers are just outside of the entrance to the campground, coin operated."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 - $60 / night
10. Branch Lake Camping area
"I couldn't pull in I had to back in yet having the dinette overlooking the lake was nice. Everyone was so nice and helpful. The lake has 26.5 miles perimeter and a maximum depth of 124'."
"Nice peaceful lake view and access. Location was a good 45 min drive from Acadia National Park, longer than we anticipated. Drive got old after a couple days."
Drive Time
- 3 min from Bangor, ME
- 1 hr 27 min from Lewiston, ME
- 2 hrs 4 min from Portland, ME
- 3 hrs 8 min from Manchester, NH
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Nancy W.
LegendLake St. George State Park Campground
Prett lake setting
This campground is located on the northwest shore of Lake St. George which is a beautiful spring fed lake. The closest big town is Belfast which is just 16 miles west and Augusta is about 25 miles away. The park offers lots to do like boating, picnicking, volleyball, fishing, hiking, and swimming (which is in a designated area with lifeguards in the summer months). The park has rental canoes, paddle boats and kayaks for those that don’t have their own. We visited in the summer and the campground was pretty full but you didn’t feel like you were smothered. There are only 39 campsites, most of which are reservable online. The campground is also open in the winter and offers lots of winter outdoor activities. Campsites are a mix of gravel, grass, shady, and completely open sites. Be careful which site you book because some campsites are wide open with no shade so you may not want to book those in the summer. There is are newer restrooms with showers towards the front of the campground. The restrooms and showers are together in one room so you have lots of privacy. The shower had plenty of hot water. A dump station and potable water fill are located near the entrance. Sites along the water were nice and large enough for big-rigs but many were unlevel. We thought sites 21-23 and 30 were some of the nicest. Campsites in the middle section seemed more level than the ones along the lake or nearest the road in the woods. The sites in the middle also tend to be larger and you could use as a pull-thru. Our Verizon phone and hotspot worked well and we were able to pick up a few over-the-air antenna. One of the downsides is the noise from Route 3 which is a busy road. The other is that there are no hook-ups in the campground. Each site does have a firepit and picnic table. Nearby is the Lake St. George Brewing Company which has great beer and a dog-friendly patio. Check out the little town of Liberty nearby which has a restaurant, an interesting tool store and Liberty Graphics which has tons of cheap t-shirts with cool designs.
- Nancy W.Legend
Schoodic Woods Campground — Acadia National Park
Quiet Side of Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is definitely one of our favorite National Parks and Schoodic Woods Campground adds to the awesome experience. This is the “Quiet Side” of Acadia which means way less crowds. The campground is divided into two loops A and B with campsites able to fit big-rigs to tents. Loop B has large pull-thru sites adequate to fit any size RV and has water and electric with sites being more open than Loop A. Loop A has a little more privacy between sites and does offer 30/50-amp electric but no water at the site. Many sites in Loop B are not level and we had a difficult time getting level in our site (B24). All the roads are paved and campsites are gravel with a large patio and fire pit and picnic table. Each loop has two bath houses, but be forewarned, there are NO showers in the campground (you have to drive to another campground nearby and pay for showers), nor is there a laundry facility. There are dish washing stations at the bathhouses with hot water. Park staff does a great job of keeping the bathrooms clean and camp hosts regularly clean campsites and fire pits. There is a hike-in tent section but, oddly, campfires (wood and charcoal) are not allowed but you can use butane. There is Wifi at bathrooms and Ranger Station. All sites have to be booked online and they will not make reservations at the ranger station.
We love this section of Acadia because there are far less crowds but you still have the beautiful coastline and plenty of hiking and biking opportunities. Hiking trails and the carriage roads are accessible right from the campground so you don’t have to drive anywhere. Frazier Point is a great place to launch a canoe or kayak, just be aware of the 10–12-foot tides and plan accordingly. The Musquito Harbor Brewery is a great place to go for pizza and beer after a morning exploring the park.
- Nancy W.Legend
Rest Ashore Cottages
Great waterfront getaway near the quiet side of Acadia National Park
If you are looking for a Maine coastal getaway in a beautiful location that is away from crowds, Rest Ashore Cottages are perfect. This property features ten relatively new cottages located right on a quiet bay along the beautiful Maine coast. Some are right on the water and others are set back a row but all have access to a private sandy and rocky beach. The cottages vary in bedrooms and size ranging from king beds to bunks and able to sleep up to six people. Cottages with bunks for kids provide toys and games for their enjoyment. Each cottage has an outdoor picnic table and BBQ grill. There is a shared fire pit and gathering area on the beach and multiple play areas for kids with digging equipment to keep them busy. Units are fully furnished with an array of kitchen appliances (some even have a dishwasher and washer/dryer) and include linens. Their website has a detailed description of what is included in each cottage and the sleeping arrangements. Their cancellation policy is great – if you cancel 30 days prior to arrival, you receive a one hundred percent refund.
The cottages are located a short drive to the Schoodic Woods section of Acadia National Park in Winter Harbor, known as the “Quiet Side” of Acadia. Be forewarned, this is not the main section of Acadia near Bar Harbor on Mt. Desert Island. This section of the park does have plenty of hiking and biking opportunities with miles of carriage roads and trails and plenty of gorgeous views of the rocky coastline. There are also many great picnic areas and places to paddle and fish. A great place to visit is the Schoodic Institute Visitor Center that has lots of history and information about Acadia, the Maine coastline, and the research facility. If you want to visit Bar Harbor, there is a ferry from Winter Harbor that takes you across the bay on a 45-minute boat ride. If you don’t have a car, the Island Explorer (a free bus service) will take you around the park and over to Bar Harbor. There is a small grocery in Winter Harbor and plenty of restaurants within a 10-minute drive.
Becky S.
ScoutPiscataquis Point
We spent the weekend and it was so peaceful and relaxing! It was very nice and neat. We looking for coming back again!!!
Veronica V.ScoutTimberland Acres RV Park
Clean facilities. Laundry available for $2.50 for wash and $2.50 for dry. All hook ups worked for me. I stayed at spot 085, very close to bathrooms which was helpful. Friendly and helpful staff.
Thomas B.
RangerHolden Family Campground
Quiet and Pleasant
Spent a few days here in early October. Pleasant host, easy check-in, and quiet campground with full hookups. Minutes from the highway and an hour or so from Acadia.
- KKevin L.
TravelerTimberland Acres RV Park
Acadia Visit
This is a BIG campground with lots of amenities. Laundry, dog park, bath house, etc…. The size of the place makes using some of the amenities prohibitively—you could walk well over a quarter mile to get to the bath house. Generally a very clean location with easy access to the road to Acadia NP.
- KKaren M.Guide
Mount Desert Campground
Amazing site
This has been our favorite site yet! We at C54 which is apparently the best site. We have a roof top tent and the site had power and water. It is a “corner lot”! It has so much room and is right near the bathroom and showers. You are in the woods and there is a beautiful lake with kayak rentals right on site. The staff was so kind and helpful. We felt they were truly happy we were there.
Guide to Veazie
Veazie, Maine and surrounding areas offer numerous pet-friendly camping options within a 30-mile radius. The region sits at the northern edge of Maine's coastal lowlands where the Penobscot River widens on its path to the Atlantic. Summer temperatures typically range from 55-80°F with fall bringing cooler nights in the 40s. Most campgrounds in the area have gravel or packed-dirt sites suitable for both tents and RVs.
What to do
Kayaking on Branch Lake: Branch Lake Camping area provides direct water access for kayakers of all skill levels. "We could launch our kayaks directly from the site. The kayaking from the park is very good, with protected access into Mt. Desert Narrows," reports a visitor to Bar Harbor Oceanside KOA.
Hiking nearby trails: The region offers numerous hiking opportunities within short driving distance. "Hiking nearby trails surrounding the campground provides morning exercise opportunities with most paths maintained clear of debris," notes a camper from Parks Pond Campground. Trails range from easy woodland walks to more challenging terrain.
Fishing opportunities: The lakes and ponds in the area support various fish species. "Branch Lake has 26.5 miles perimeter and a maximum depth of 124'. We had loons come in close to our site. Saw an Eagle too," shares a reviewer from Branch Lake Camping area.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the area maintain high standards for bathrooms and common areas. "The bathrooms and bath houses are extremely cleane," notes a visitor to Bar Harbor Oceanside KOA. Regular maintenance creates a comfortable environment for all campers.
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer well-designed sites with adequate spacing. "There is pretty good space between sites so you don't feel cramped or right on top of your neighbor. Most sites are level and there are long pull thrus," explains a camper at Pumpkin Patch RV Resort.
Wildlife viewing: The natural setting provides opportunities to observe local wildlife. "We had loons come in close to our site. Saw an Eagle too," shares a Branch Lake Camping area visitor. Early morning and evening hours offer the best viewing opportunities.
What you should know
Campground atmosphere varies: Some locations cater more to adults while others focus on families. "This campground caters more to adults and does not have too much for kids to do. Most of the campers were seasonals whose campsites were well-kept and they were quiet," reports a visitor to Pumpkin Patch RV Resort.
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. "We decided to stay at Pumpkin Patch because we had friends staying at the campground and wanted to visit them," shares one camper, suggesting planning ahead for specific sites.
Seasonal considerations: The camping season generally runs May through October. "Seasonal operations typically run from mid-May through mid-October, with fall offering cooler temperatures for camping with pets," notes a Paul Bunyan Campground visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Some campgrounds offer dedicated play areas for children. "There is a playground, a nice area to keep kayaks if your not on the water," reports a visitor to Branch Lake Camping area.
Swimming options: Several campgrounds provide swimming access with varying features. "The lakefront sites offer direct water access with areas shallow enough for wading safely. We sat our chairs in the water and cooled down everyday and floated on our noodles," shares a Branch Lake Camping area camper.
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