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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!
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Mount Blue State Park Campground welcomes pets throughout its wooded sites near Webb Lake. Campers with dogs appreciate the clean, private sites with ample space between neighbors. Coos Canyon Campground and Cabins, Dummers Beach Campground, and Rangeley Lake State Park Campground also maintain pet-friendly policies across their tent sites, RV spots, and cabins. Most campgrounds require pets to be leashed at all times, with owners responsible for waste cleanup. The bathrooms and showers at these facilities are consistently clean, with Mount Blue State Park offering free hot showers in individual shower rooms. Sites typically include picnic tables and fire rings, with some campgrounds providing firewood for purchase.
Dog owners find numerous hiking opportunities near these pet-friendly campgrounds. Tumbledown Mountain trails are just 5 minutes from Mount Blue State Park, offering challenging terrain for active dogs and owners. The Appalachian Trail runs through areas near Grafton Notch Campground, providing additional hiking options. Webb Lake at Mount Blue State Park features a public beach area where pets can cool off after trail adventures. Campgrounds in this region typically have limited or no cell service, creating a true wilderness experience. The area experiences significant seasonal variation, with most campgrounds operating from May through October. Visitors should be prepared for bugs, particularly in July, with one reviewer noting that bringing insect repellent is essential when camping with pets in this region.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Weld (102)
1. Mount Blue State Park Campground
"Amazing location at the foot of mountains right on Webb Lake. Sites are in the woods but the public beach and picnic area is expansive."
"Our camp sites were next to each other but also very private. No water or electricity except at the main bathrooms where there are showers, toilets and a dish wash station. Beautiful lake!"
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability2. Coos Canyon Campground and Cabins
"Nice trail to the river next to our site. Dog friendly. Fun little scavenger hunt for kids of all ages. Short walk over to Coos Canyon rest area with great swim holes."
"We stayed at the main campground in 2021. The campground was a nice place and the sites are generally under shaded trees and included electric and water."
from $30 - $210 / night
Check Availability3. Dummers Beach Campground
from $25 - $30000 / night
Check Availability4. Rangeley Lake State Park Campground
"Access to park amenities like lake and hiking trails. Have camped here in summer (be prepared for bugs) and winter (no services) and enjoyed every visit."
"The sites closer to the lake have some standing water surrounding the sites. Stayed in 5 and it was super dry."
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability5. Mountain View Campground
"Great campers to be around."
6. Grafton Notch Campground
"This campground is privately owned and is situated in an amazing spot in the mountains of Western Maine."
"This small, private campground just outside Grafton Notch State Park offers clean, level, quiet sites with hot showers. If you don’t need wi-fi and hook-ups, this is the place for you!"
from $28 / night
Check Availability7. Stony Brook Recreation and Campground
"Very nice has a pool close to grafton state park"
"Sites are a little close to each other, but they're very long. Great pool, fun rec room area (we learned how to play shuffleboard!) We were the 2nd tiny house there!"
8. Honey Run Campground and Beach
"Perfect stay if you have kiddos and dogs! There’s a playground, arcade, and beach. They offer kayak and canoe rentals. We grabbed a tent site for 3 days and it had water and electric!"
"Nice campground, we enjoyed our site next to the cabin that our friends stayed in. One thing to note, lots of returning seasonal campers."
from $20 - $90 / night
Check Availability9. Lone Mountain River Front Campground
"This is my 2nd year returning to lone mountain river front camping in Andover Maine. The peace and tranquility here is tough to beat."
10. South Arm Campground
"There remote campsites along the lake. The campground is very dog friendly and being a dog owner I found that great."
"We've been wilderness camping on Lake Richardson with South Arm Campground for many, many years. "
Drive Time
- 1 hr 8 min from Lewiston, ME
- 1 hr 49 min from Bangor, ME
- 1 hr 52 min from Portland, ME
- 2 hrs 47 min from Manchester, NH
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Weld, ME
510 Reviews of 102 Weld Campgrounds
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LegendBethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground
Great river access, close to town.
We chose to stay at this campground because it was close to downtown Bethel, had river access, and had a full hook-up site for our 45’ RV. Campsites vary from full hook-up pull through to grassy shaded private sites perfect for tent camping. The sites are pretty close together and ours was a buddy site which meant our patio faced our neighbor’s patio. Since the sites were so close, we were practically sitting next to them. Luckily, they were nice people and we enjoyed talking to them.
Not all sites are level and we found it difficult to get into because of the tight roads and dangling tree limbs. Some of the best sites are unfortunately reserved for work campers. These are pull-ins with a view of a grassy field. The wifi at our site (#21) was horrible and we never used it. There is no cable and we were not able to pick up any over-the-air television channels. The campground is pretty wooded which was nice for the shade but meant we were not able to get satellite reception with our dome mounted receiver. We ended up using our portable receiver and after two days of moving the unit we were finally able to lock into the satellites.
We selected a 50-amp full hookup pull through site which was $46/night. Our sewer was uphill at our site which is a big pet peeve of ours and super annoying when it comes to empty the tanks. The 50-amp worked well and it was well-placed in the site as was the water. The roads and campsites are gravel and the patios are a mix of gravel and grass. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. The campground is adjacent to a paved walking/biking path that leads to downtown Bethel. We used the path to walk over to the farmers market and found it very convenient to walk our dog. There is also a mowed path through a field that we also liked for walking our dog.
The best aspect of this campground is the access to the Androscoggin River. The park rents kayaks, canoes, and tubes and has a shuttle service that will take you up river for so you can float back to the campground. We used the campgrounds shuttle livery service to take our kayak and paddleboard up river for a leisurely float down the river so we could enjoy the scenery, have a picnic, and fish. (Since we used our own boats, the coast was cheaper.) The campground offers this service to non-campers which meant there were a lot of people walking through the campground. The bathroom in the campground was old and tired and heavily used by people floating the river which and was pretty dirty. They also have a sluice on the property, where (for a fee) you can get a bucket of mined material and get to sort through it looking for minerals and gems. Whatever you find, you keep.
The campground is located off Route 2 which is fairly convenient but the road noise was pretty loud as this is a heavily trafficed road. Downtown Bethel is just a few minutes away and has a brewery, grocery, restaurants, shops, and the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum. About five miles away is Sunday River which is a ski area. We took the chair lift up the mountain so we could hike around and take in the beautiful views. On the way, we stopped at Sunday River Brewery and had a delicious meal and great beer.
- KKelsey K.
GuideMount Blue State Park Campground
Relax at the lake after hiking all day!
Amazing location at the foot of mountains right on Webb Lake. Sites are in the woods but the public beach and picnic area is expansive. Literally 5 minutes down the road to the turnout for Tumbledown and Little Jackson Mountains. Short drive to Weld and the rest of Mt. Blue State Park hiking and blueberry picking. Standard Maine state park with good bathrooms and showers, clean, safe sites, friendly, happy staff and lots of fun little trails. Can get noisy on the weekends in the summer.
Jean C.LegendJericho Mountain State Park Campground
Lakeside campground caters to ATV riders
This campground is located in a northern NH state park that is known as host to the Jericho ATV festival in August. The park offers miles of ATV trails including an offroad 4x4 trail as well as a lake for swimming, canoeing/kayaking, and fishing. There's a large sandy beach with swings and a volleyball net.There are only 20 sites, including 5 cabins and 2 lean-tos. The cost of a cabin with bunks and mattresses is a good bargain if you prefer a little more comfort. Sites 5 & 6 are slightly removed from the other sites, will require a slight walk from your car, and you're rewarded with a beautiful view.
Facilities include flush toilets and coin-operated showers, though they're closer to the beach than to the campground loop; there are a couple of pit toilets in the campground itself. Pets are allowed, but not in the cabins. Most of the sites are large enough to accommodate your ATV/trailer, but there is also a large parking lot. The campground was closing down for the season when I was there, but I suspect that in the summer, esp. around the time of the ATV festival, it'll be a busy place.
- DDavid G.
TravelerCathedral Pines Campground
Amazing in all aspects!
Nestled in western Maine just past Sugarloaf ski mountain lies Cathedral Pines. When you arrive you will appreciate the name. Running alongside beautiful Flagstaff lake this campsite offers something for everyone. Beautiful sunrises over the Bigelow mountains, hikes along the Appalachian Trail, bike trails, kayaking, canoeing, swimming , fishing and the ability to just huddle around the fire with a book! You can even take a short drive to the Canadian border or visit the numerous antique shops along the way in town.
There is a kids activity center where planned activities are always a hit. There is even an arcade for the kids if weather is bad. Spacious sites, some with power and water and some without. A winding maze of paved roads intertwine thru the woods. Perfect for the kids and adults alike to bike!
I am partial to waterfront sites because I love being the first up to start coffee and watch the sun rise and morning break. I've also stayed inside the campground more away from the water and have no complaints. All the facilities are meticulously cleaned and the staff are amazing!
Every year when the few families we camp with get together to pick our campgrounds and dates, it's always when are we going to Cat Pines, not will we go.
- Celeste C.Guide
Lone Mountain Camping
Peace and Quiet
We spent the second week of May at this lovely campground. It’s a campground in its second year. The owners and the nicest people. There are hookups: water and electric available on some sites. There is a dump station with water. The bathrooms and showers are new and beautiful. There are tent sites under the trees and a little beach along the river. They do have a cabin tent which is fully furnished in the field. This is an equestrian campground as well. Pets are welcomed. There is plenty of areas, caves and hiking trails to explore. There is a diner down the street that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Appalachian Trail runs through this area. We look forward to spending a week here in July. Come and partake of all this beauty in Andover, Maine. Check out their website. They have 30 & 50 amp power available. We were in a pull through site. We really appreciated having hookups!
Sarah C.LegendGrafton Notch Campground
Small & Secluded
This campground is privately owned and is situated in an amazing spot in the mountains of Western Maine. Open from mid-May through Columbus Day, this campground offers 15 well wooded sites close to great hiking and natural sightseeing spots within steps (or minutes) of the campground. Moose Cave, Screw Auger Falls and the AT are all near the campground.
You can count on this place to be on the quiet side, as generators are not aloud. Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed. There campground has hot showers, flush toilets and sites have picnic tables and fire rings. The owners are kind and always willing to help out. Great spot to stay for a visit to the Mahoosucs as well as a first/last night option if you're spending time hiking the Grafton Loop Trail and backcountry camping.
Christina V.GuideBasin Campground
Small, quiet campground on the border of Maine and New Hampshire
Basin Campground is a very small primitive campground with 20 campsites, off of a residential road turned forest road on the border of New Hampshire and Maine. The closest large grocery store is a considerable drive from Basin and there is no cell service within several miles in any direction.
The remoteness of this campsite being the case, I actually expected it to feel more remote than it did. There were plenty of other campers to remind you that you weren’t alone, and there appears to be a homeless encampment set up by the reservoir, at the entrance to the campground.
Our campsite was number 10- it was a nice campsite, but we did have a neighboring camper lose control of their dog and run into our site- since our dog is extremely reactive towards other dogs, we ended up not feeling completely comfortable at our campsite and ended up deciding to explore the area rather than hang out there. This is not the fault of the campground and the person didn’t mean to let their dog off leash- they did apologize. We just weren’t completely comfortable given that event.
The campground is quiet, with no road noise. The surrounding forest roads were fun to explore, and we enjoyed driving into Maine to look at the mountains.
Not our favorite campsite, but also not the worst. We might have enjoyed it more under different circumstances.
- CCamie S.Guide
Coos Canyon Campground and Cabins
Will absolutely return
Small cute campground, what camping should be. Nice trail to the river next to our site. Dog friendly. Fun little scavenger hunt for kids of all ages. Short walk over to Coos Canyon rest area with great swim holes. Close to Tumbledown Mountain hiking, Mt Blue and Webb Lake. No cell reception and wifi only available at the camp store.
Guide to Weld
Pet friendly camping near Weld, Maine offers outdoor experiences across diverse terrain within western Maine's mountain ranges. Elevation changes from 640 feet in Weld to over 3,000 feet at nearby mountain peaks create microclimates affecting seasonal camping conditions. Winter camping options remain limited, with most campgrounds operating strictly from late May through mid-October.
What to do
Hiking at Tumbledown Mountain: Located 5 minutes from Mount Blue State Park Campground, this popular trail system offers varied difficulty levels. "Tumbledown mountain is close by and a must to hike up. Also fun place nearby to pan for gold flakes," reports Peter F. The mountain features multiple trails ranging from moderate to challenging.
Gold panning opportunities: Visit Swift River near Coos Canyon Campground and Cabins for gold panning adventures. "Rent a pan or sluice from the coos canyon rock and gem shop a 3 min walk from the office and pan for gold in the river right from the campground!" shares David B. Equipment rentals are available at nearby shops for first-timers.
ATV trail access: Several campgrounds provide direct ATV trail connections. "Great place to stay with ATV trails access right from your campsite. With the river right close by you can pan for gold," notes Andrew G. Trail maps are available at most campground offices for day trips ranging from 5-50 miles.
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Campers appreciate spacing between sites at several campgrounds. "Grounds were fairly unpopulated so we had first pick and no neighbors! But I could see the sites being less private if it were a busy weekend," mentions Charlotte F. Many sites include natural buffer zones of trees and undergrowth.
Clean shower facilities: Grafton Notch Campground receives consistent praise for immaculate facilities. "The restrooms were spotless, as was the shower. There is no additional fee to use the shower and it had plenty of hot water and a great spray," notes Lee D. Most campgrounds maintain regular cleaning schedules throughout the day.
Dark sky viewing: The region offers exceptional stargazing opportunities. "As most campers know last summer was about as wet as it gets so mosquito population was a little bothersome. On the one night we saw clear sky I was amazed how a dark sky looks being from Boston area," explains Jeffrey S. from Lone Mountain River Front Campground.
What you should know
Seasonal weather impacts: Weather conditions change rapidly in this mountainous region. "We stayed there 1-4 September 2020. Zero bugs beyond a few basic house flies. Breathtaking water views and well maintained grounds and facilities," reports Thornton B. from Rangeley Lake State Park Campground.
Cell service limitations: Many campgrounds have limited connectivity. "No cell reception and wifi only available at the camp store," notes Camie S. Some campgrounds offer WiFi near main buildings but signal rarely reaches campsites. Download maps and information before arrival.
Reservations recommended: Popular campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. "We checked in for 3 nights and ended up staying for 5 because we were enjoying it so much!" shares Charlotte F. Weekend availability from July through early September is particularly limited.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with dedicated recreational areas. "I camped here two nights with my family. It was the first camping trip we took with my 2 year old, and so was very nervous about how it would go. I was very relieved to be surrounded by families with small children," explains Sandie N.
Beach access for children: Several campgrounds offer lake access with gradual entry points. "The kids LOVED this campground. lots of streams for frogs and adventure," shares Melissa N. Lake temperatures remain cool through early July but warm to comfortable swimming temperatures by mid-summer.
Playground options: Stony Brook Recreation Campground features family-oriented facilities. "Jane was really helpful and accommodating with our last minute quest to find an overnight spot for our 30' RV. Campground has a lot of widen open space, and room between spots. Kids had fun at playground and playing games," notes Jason.
Tips from RVers
Site length considerations: Many campgrounds have limited pull-through options. "Older campground. Sites are a little close to each other, but they're very long. Great pool, fun rec room area (we learned how to play shuffleboard!) We were the 2nd tiny house there!" shares Ashley I.
Power limitations: Older campgrounds may have restricted electrical capacity. "The beach is worth it but the campground needs updating for electricity and water. Not enough electricity to run acs last summer," advises Tammy H. Consider generator restrictions when planning RV stays during hot weather.
Road access challenges: Mountain roads can present difficulties for larger rigs. Some campground access roads involve steep grades and sharp turns, requiring careful navigation. Most campgrounds can accommodate units up to 30 feet, with limited availability for larger rigs.
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