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

York Beach, Maine
Between May 20th and September 20th dogs are allowed to be off-leash between sunrise and 8:00am as long as the dog is under the voice control. Dogs are not allowed on the beach between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm from May 20th through September...
Wells, Maine
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 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm Must ...
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...
Scarborough, Maine
A sandy beach along the Scarborough River channel that is located at the end of Ferry Road. The beach is somewhat protected from ocean waves by the jetty located on the other side of the channel. We love taking our dogs to this beach! Great place ...
Kennebunkport, Maine
Located on King's Highway, Off Route 9, North of Kennebunkport Village. At three miles long, Goose Rockes Beach is wide, smooth and sandy, and affords wonderful views of Eastern Goose Rocks and Timber Island, just off the coast. Dogs are allow...
Saco, Maine

Dogs are welcome but they must be on-leash at this beach. Your pooch will love 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 ...
South Portland, Maine
We walk our dogs here all the time. It's an absolutely gorgeous shoreline. Great place to walk your dog on-leash. From time to time we do come across some dogs that are off-leash that decide to take a dip. However, this is not an official off-...
South Portland, Maine

Off-leash dog walking year round from 6am - 9pm. Dog beach area located within park. There is some water access along the edge of the park. There is also a small beach that can be accessed by a rather steep path through the grass.

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!