Best Dog-Friendly Camping near York Beach, ME
Dixons Coastal Maine Campground's pet-friendly accommodations include tent sites, RV spaces, cabins, glamping, and yurts, all set within a clean, quiet environment with helpful staff. Campground facilities feature spotless bathrooms, a swimming pool, and play areas with sites varying in size and privacy—some nestled in wooded areas, others in open fields. Libby's Oceanside Camp allows pets across its 85 oceanfront sites with stunning views of the lighthouse, while York Beach Camper Park offers a woodland setting minutes from Short Sands Beach. Campgrounds near York Beach maintain a mix of open spaces and forested sites where pets can enjoy shade during summer heat. The sites throughout the area are generally stone dust surfaces, so tent campers should bring sleep pads to protect gear.
The coastal location provides excellent walking opportunities with several campgrounds positioned within 10-15 minutes of dog-friendly beaches. Most require pets to remain on leash at all times within campground boundaries, and waste stations are available throughout the properties. Moody Beach RV Campground features a designated dog park where pets can exercise off-leash, though the campground's layout places sites close together with limited privacy. The camping season typically runs from mid-May through mid-October, with many campgrounds closing for Columbus Day weekend. Facilities are meticulously maintained with clean showers (some coin-operated at $0.50 for 5 minutes), and many properties offer full hookups including water, electric, and sewer connections. Wildlife is present in the wooded areas, so pets should be supervised during early morning and evening hours.
