Pet Friendly Beaches in Maine

Pet Friendly Beaches in Maine

Dog friendly beaches are a pooches’ happy place! From frolicking in the surf, digging in the sand, and soaking up the sun - what’s not to love? Maine has dog friendly beaches that your pooch will really dig! We’ve sniffed out the best ME dog friendly beaches that you and your four-legged beach buddy can enjoy together.

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Top Pet Friendly Beaches in Maine

Fort Fairfield, Maine

Monson Pond is on the Pattee Brook in Aroostook County, Maine and is used for drinking water and recreation - including welcoming dogs to enjoy the beach and water!

Ogunquit, Maine

Dogs are welcome but they must be on-leash at this beach. From April 1st to October 1st dogs are not allowed on the beach, but the are allowed the rest of the year. Surfs up at this dog friendly beach.

South Portland, Maine
This 4 acre beach overlooks Casco Bay and is sandwiched between Fisherman's Point and the SMCC campus. It offers a seasonal beach house with restrooms, snack bar and showers. Dogs are currently permitted from May 1st - September 30th ...
Portland, Maine
East End Beach, the City of Portland's only public beach, is a haven for summer visitors and urban dwellers alike. The sand and pebble beach stretches for a several hundred yards along the edge of the Eastern Promenade. Dogs are allowed off-le...
Kennebunk, Maine

Dogs are welcome but they must be on-leash at this beach. Between June 15th and Labor Day they are only allowed before 9 am and after 5 pm. There are no restrictions the rest of the year. This dog friendly beach is a real tail wagger!

Kennebunk, Maine
Located on Beach Avenue off Routes 9 & 35. Dogs are allowed on Kennebunk beaches before 9am and after 5pm. This restriction applies between June 15 until the day after Labor Day. At other times of the year, there are no restrictions other than...
Wells, Maine
Seven mile long sandy beach. DOGS ON BEACH: April 1 through June 15 - ON A LEASH and under charge of a responsible person. Please keep dogs away from Piping Plover nests. June 16 through September 15 - OFF BEACH from 8:00am until 6:00pm ON BEACH f...
Biddeford, Maine

Leashed dogs are welcome on Biddeford area beaches before 9 am and after 8 pm. Run, walk, or jog along the surf with your dog at this dog friendly beach.

Scarborough, Maine
A long sandy beach that extends from the jetty at Pine Point to Old Orchard Beach. The beach is both public and private with public access. During the summer months the Town rakes the beach weekly. The municipal parking lot is located on Avenue 5 ...
Old Orchard Beach, Maine

Dogs are allowed off-leash on Old Orchard Beach before 10am and after 5pm. Old Orchard Beach is a long 7 mile beach.