The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Bowdoinham, Maine

Bowdoinham packs in over 520 pet-friendly camping options, so you and your dog won’t run out of trails to sniff. Average sites go for $50 a night, but you’ll spot spots as low as $15. Local favorites include Slippery Rock Trails LLC (508 reviews), A safe place to stay on the way (131 reviews), and Tucker N.’s land (114 reviews). You’ll find showers, toilets, and fire rings at most sites. In summer, cool off with a swim; once the snow hits, break out the skis or snowshoes. Trails wind through forest and along the river, and most hosts welcome four-legged campers. Bring a leash, pack some treats, and be ready to explore.

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Bowdoinham packs in over 520 pet-friendly camping options, so you and your dog won’t run out of trails to sniff. Average sites go for $50 a night, but you’ll spot spots as low as $15. Local favorites include Slippery Rock Trails LLC (508 reviews), A safe place to stay on the way (131 reviews), and Tucker N.’s land (114 reviews). You’ll find showers, toilets, and fire rings at most sites. In summer, cool off with a swim; once the snow hits, break out the skis or snowshoes. Trails wind through forest and along the river, and most hosts welcome four-legged campers. Bring a leash, pack some treats, and be ready to explore.

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1. Birdsong Yurt-Woodstock-Bryant Pond

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43mi from Bowdoinham · 1 site · Lodging · Bryant Pond, ME

Birdsong yurt is a truly unique and special lodging experience you won’t forget. An ideal couple’s getaway or perfect place for friends and family to relax and connect with loved ones. Located on one private acre of land surrounded by trees, you will feel close to nature while still having the comforts of modern conveniences. The deck is the perfect place to enjoy the Mountain View, watch the sunsets and stargaze with a glass of wine by the gas fireplace! Birdsong Yurt is not your average yurt! The yurt is a 30-foot Great Lakes yurt with lots of upgrades. Every detail has been thought through to make this yurt experience as cozy and relaxing as possible. The yurt can sleep two to four people, with a king bed in the main living area and a queen size bed in the back bedroom. Each bed has comfortable fresh clean bedding. The yurt features full kitchen to include a small refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, small 20" cook stove/oven, double cast iron sink, drip coffee pot, tea kettle, microwave, toaster/air fry oven, dishware/glassware for 2-4 people, silverware and cooking utensils, dish towels, dish soap, olive oil, vinegar, cooking spices, cookie sheets, muffin and loaf pans. The bathroom has a 48" stand up shower with rain shower head and is stocked with towels, hand soap, bar soap, hair dryer, starter toilet paper and paper towels for your stay. The living space has a sofa and two chairs perfect to sit and read a book by the fire, play some games or settle down and watch a movie on the 43" smart Roku tv. The yurt is heated with a comfortbuilt pellet stove which is easy to use and can be left unattended for a day out to come back to a nice warm space. We also have a Mini split heat pump which is an additional heat source but also provides air conditioning to keep you cool and comfortable in the warmer months. Outside space Enjoy the view while sitting on the deck with the gas fire place or sit by the wood burning fire pit. (We do not supply wood) but there may occasionally be some left on site. Location The location is perfect for anyone looking for adventure! We are 13 mins to Mt Abram and 27 mins to Sunday River Ski resort! There are many lakes and ponds nearby that are perfect if you are looking to go fishing, kayaking, or looking for a place to cool off in the summer. We are close to many hiking and ATV/snowmobile trails. The town of Bethel is a 15-min drive with lots of great activities including tubingand has some great restaurants, activities as well as a small grocery store.

2. Island View At Kiwanis Beach

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41mi from Bowdoinham · 3 sites · Lodging · Standish, ME

Enjoy unforgettable sunrises and sunsets at our private sandy beach on 448 acres of Watchic Lake. Perfect for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, Loon watching and pristine swimming! Break away from the chaos of everyday life and have a relaxing getaway on your own private sandy beach. At Island View at Kiwanis Beach you have your own inlet where you can fish, swim, canoe on 448 acres of water. listen to the loon warn their young when the American Bald Eagles are over head. Enjoy the beautiful sunsets over the lake. Local amenities include Hiking, walking trails, Farmers Market, local shops and Restaurants. if you chose to explore, White Mountains and North Conway Outlet stores, 45 minutes away ! Or the Atlantic ocean; Casco Bay, Old port of Portland, Old Orchard Beach and Saco Bay are 30 minutes away! Accommodations are large canvas tent on platform, with queen size bed. Picnic tables, 2 Adirondack chairs, easy-up canopy, firepit, 5 gallon water cooler, Coleman stove, cooler, lanterns, trash can, fire extinguisher and first aid kit, and portable toilet.

3. The cabin at White Duck Farm

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23mi from Bowdoinham · 2 sites · Lodging · Waldoboro, ME

We built this cabin recently with siblings and a few skilled friends to make a getaway place for the extended family. Just 2 miles off Rte. One our location is quiet and perfect for exploring the midcoast of Maine - a short drive to many favorite places! The cabin is built on property adjacent to our fruit farm which is slowly building up to full production with a kiwi orchard planted, ramps seeded, and a producing strawberry hoophouse for early ripening fruit. We move our horse and pony around to different fields during the warmer months, and keep pekin ducks (the white ones) (now all in retirement!). The farm is 78+ acres with logging roads and is located on a quiet road. Food markets and some good places to eat are within 6-7 miles. There is an outdoor shower, a nice outhouse, a campstove, oil lamps etc - so it's is very old fashion yet comfortable cabin stay! Bring your own towels and maybe some candles. Plenty of board games, and maps of our local hikes and places to explore. If you come in the fall you should know that the roof is insulated but the walls are not - so layer up, bring extra blankets, and hugging the woodstove might be necessary! You'll enjoy the screened porch in all kinds of weather.

4. Mountain View

41mi from Bowdoinham · 1 site · Tent, RV · Chesterville, ME

Peaceful farmland with a beautiful view. Lovely acre to relax on, small country road to walk on, close to ski resorts and hiking. 15 minutes from Farmington 45 minutes from Augusta. Leashed pets allowed. Pet owners must clean up after their pets. Please be respectful of family space, gardens, and fruits. You pick raspberries may be available with permission. House is on the road, but not much traffic.

5. Serenity Pines - Jackies Moore

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23mi from Bowdoinham · 1 site · RV · Nobleboro, ME

Welcome to our secluded and private barn-side RV lot! Nestled away from the hustle and bustle. This serene spot offers a peaceful retreat for travelers seeking a break from the road. Accessible via a private road, you'll find ample space for RVs and 5th wheels, with the barn providing shelter and convenience. Enjoy the comforts of home with 50-amp electric service (bring adapter if you are running anything less than 50-amp - see picture of electrical hookup to ensure you are compatible), water hookup, and septic/sewer hookup available onsite. Picnic table, fire pit and firewood are an additional bonus and included with your stay. Whether you're looking to rest for a night or stay a few days, our RV lot offers a welcoming respite. For those seeking outdoor adventure, access to Damariscotta Lake is available through the owners' lakeside house. Take advantage of fishing, boating, or simply relaxing by the water. Additionally, our location provides easy access to the attractions of midcoast Maine (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g1438850-Activities-Mid_Coast_Maine_Maine.html ). Explore charming coastal towns, scenic vistas, and a variety of activities that showcase the beauty of the region. Whether you're passing through or looking for a longer stay, our barn-side RV lot offers a tranquil setting and convenient access to all that midcoast Maine has to offer.

Public campgrounds near Bowdoinham

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Bradbury Mountain Campground

16mi from Bowdoinham · 34 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bradbury Mountain State Park

Lake St. George Campground

38mi from Bowdoinham · 38 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake St. George State Park

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Camden Hills Campground

44mi from Bowdoinham · 107 sites · Tents, RVs · in Camden Hills State Park

Stories from the community

Outside fire "pit" area - cooking and relaxing.

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Allan

October 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The cabin at White Duck Farm

What a Fantastic experience. The weather was perfect, the cabin was fantastic, and the food in the area was incredible. What was a camping tripped cancelled due to the cold turned into a weekend of memories I'll never forget. Thanks Barbara!

June

October 2025

15 ft pop-up camper

With pets

3 nights at Serenity Pines - Jackies Moore

Very well thought out in design and maneuverability. Very clean and peaceful. Hearing the loons in the morning and evening was heavenly.

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Charlotte

October 2025

Weekend Trip to The cabin at White Duck Farm

We had a great time at the cabin. It was equipped with everything we needed and it was clean and cozy!! Loved the open sky in the meadow and the peace within the trees!

Meghan

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Island View At Kiwanis Beach

Great spot to relax by the water and kayak/canoe! Loved having all the basics provided to keep setup to a minimum. It was perfect to have a propane stove especially!

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Jenny

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to The cabin at White Duck Farm

This cabin was so wonderful! It was comfortable, secluded, and homey. We loved the screened in porch! Thank you for sharing your lovely cabin with us.

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Alexander

September 2025

Weekend Trip to The cabin at White Duck Farm

The cabin was homie, it had everything we needed. Id say the main bed was a hit small for two larger people, could be a bit bigger. It was so nice to have free water the two jugs came in handy like crazy. It was perfect description of a cabin in the woods.

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Dianne

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Island View At Kiwanis Beach

This is my favorite camping spot!! Beautiful and private.

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Thomas

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Island View At Kiwanis Beach

Very beautiful! Amazing views and the tent is steps from the water. Would highly recommend.

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Anne

August 2025

16 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Serenity Pines - Jackies Moore

Very clean and easy to find. Great fireplace setup with precut wood even though we didn’t have a fire. So quiet all you hear are the loons.

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Melissa

August 2025

2 nights at Island View At Kiwanis Beach

Loveeeee the site we got and the set up ! We had the best time !

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Elyssa

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Island View At Kiwanis Beach

We had an incredible time at Kiwanis beach! Our private site was the perfect spot for our mini baby moon! Sarah was so kind and accommodating and helped us out when I forgot some important and necessary items. We were already planning our next visit before the weekend ended! Definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for some private, dog friendly lake access camping! Looking forward to our next visit as a family of 3 (+ four legs!)

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helenms311

August 2025

4 nights at Island View At Kiwanis Beach

We had a great time at the camp, the view was amazing as it was just steps from the lake. Beautiful sunsets and sunrises along with the sounds of the Loons helped make this a great spot. There is hardly any light pollution at night which make the stars so brilliant, we were amazed at how many shooting stars we saw during our stay. Sarah greeted us shortly after we arrived to check in to see if we needed anything, she was super friendly. We met some other people who worked there and they were very friendly too. I highly recommend this place to camp especially if you have a dog because it's dog friendly! We will definitely be returning.

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Karen

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at Island View At Kiwanis Beach

This is our second year camping on Sarah’s land. Last year we stayed in lake view and this last time we stayed on Island view, which is larger and more set back but we loved both. Honestly, we plan this little end of the year stay as a time to unwind at the end of the Summer and that is exactly what we did! I curled up on an Adirondack chair and read a good book. My husband took out the canoe and did some fishing and my niece swam right from our site. This is the easiest, most worry free camping trip ever and Sarah is so thoughtful. We hope we can stay again next year!

Ben

August 2025

6 nights at Island View At Kiwanis Beach

My family visited for a week. We had a great time. A beautiful site.

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Kim

August 2025

With pets

9 nights at Island View At Kiwanis Beach

I had read the reviews before coming and it’s seemed great. But when I arrived it was even better than expected. I was the only camper for the majority of the week and the only sounds I heard in the night were loons. There was everything I needed right there, the bed was comfortable and the tent was roomy. Porta potty was clean and right on the other side of the road. The water was warm and clean and hardly any traffic on the water. Sarah was super welcoming and informative. She checked in here and there to see if I needed anything. When I woke up to a dead car battery she was there in five minutes to help jump my car. I have camped all over Maine and this by far my favorite spot. Can’t beat the location and there is a store in walking distance. Pizza and coffee is a short drive. 5 stars in my opinion I’ll be back next year!

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Jesse

August 2025

26 ft travel trailer

7 nights at Serenity Pines - Jackies Moore

Really nice stay in the Maine woods. Quiet and private. Centralish location for Augusta, Boothbay, and Wiscasset, all of which we wanted to visit. Hookups were all great and the water pressure was good. Only issue we had was that the 50-amp electrical connection is in a power box with a narrow space for the cord. Totally fine if you have a 50-amp power cord, but we needed to use a 50a-to-30a converter and our dogbone style one proved too wide to fit in the cable area. We were able to pickup a different style of adapter at Walmart and that worked great. Met a friendly neighbor who took us out on the lake in her boat, so got a free tour of the area too! Communication with the host was fast and easy.

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Candice

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Island View At Kiwanis Beach

A little slice of Heaven. Clean and private. Enough trees for shade but not so much tree coverage that it's covered in mosquitoes. Attentive and friendly host. Cannot say enough good things!

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DINA

August 2025

3 nights at Island View At Kiwanis Beach

This is my huabands and my favorite spot. We love everything about it, and Sarah is one of the nicest people I know. She makes sure everything is perfect, and always responds quickly if we need anything at all.

John

July 2025

With kids

4 nights at Island View At Kiwanis Beach

This is a great place to stay, sarah is so nice and accommodating with anything you need. We will be back...again. we miss it already

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Susan

July 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Serenity Pines - Jackies Moore

Serenity Pines was a nice spot to relax at. It was a good location for exploring the area. We appreciated the electric, water and sewer hook ups making it more comfortable. Most importantly, our dog loved cooling off in the lake!