The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Gorham, Maine

In Gorham, camping with pets is straightforward—over 650 spots welcome your four-legged companions. Average nights run about $65, but you can snag a site for as little as $15. Dogs and cats get room to roam, and you’ll find showers, pet-friendly policies, and campfires allowed at most sites. Locals and repeat visitors rave about Sacred Nectar Sanctuary (901 reviews), Slippery Rock Trails LLC (508 reviews), and Hussey Mountain Tree Farm (297 reviews). Hike forested trails, watch for wildlife, or cool off with a swim—all with your pet in tow. Forget cramming into tight spaces; these Gorham sites offer breathing room, fire pits, and plenty of fresh air for you and your animal sidekick.

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In Gorham, camping with pets is straightforward—over 650 spots welcome your four-legged companions. Average nights run about $65, but you can snag a site for as little as $15. Dogs and cats get room to roam, and you’ll find showers, pet-friendly policies, and campfires allowed at most sites. Locals and repeat visitors rave about Sacred Nectar Sanctuary (901 reviews), Slippery Rock Trails LLC (508 reviews), and Hussey Mountain Tree Farm (297 reviews). Hike forested trails, watch for wildlife, or cool off with a swim—all with your pet in tow. Forget cramming into tight spaces; these Gorham sites offer breathing room, fire pits, and plenty of fresh air for you and your animal sidekick.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Birdsong Yurt-Woodstock-Bryant Pond

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49mi from Gorham · 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. Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

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45mi from Gorham · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging · Chatham, NH

A unique glamping getaway nestled on a mountainside, near Evans Notch in North Chatham, NH. We have three 10x12 glamping tents tucked away in the forest behind our home. Private and tranquil, each tent has a queen sized bed, with flannel sheets, front porch with 2 Adirondack chairs, 2 camp blankets, a fire pit, picnic table, and the basic cook wear and utensils for meals over a campfire. Follow the camp path to our wooded sanctuary, sleep among the trees, and unwind! Private walking trail on the property! Lots of local hiking, swimming holes, and scenic drives! 5 minutes to Evans Notch, NH 30 minutes to North Conway, NH 20 minutes to Fryeburg, ME 25 minutes to Bethel, ME

3. Private Lot for RV Near The Ocean

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44mi from Gorham · 1 site · RV · Boothbay Harbor, ME

Please note this is NOT at an RV Park or Campground, this is a private lot for rent by the day. The Camper in the picture is NOT for rent, only used for the pictures to show the lot. The lot is 100ft long by 50ft wide and has a concrete pad, septic, town water, and electricity hook up. Water, sewer and electricity is included in the price for the week. There are two septic hook ups if you would like to put a second RV/Camper on the property (price for having two units on the property TBD). The property is within walking distance of the ocean where there are several small rocky beaches and a dock on Little River. Also within walking distance of a land preserve with hiking trails. Short driving distance to many great restaurants and shops in downtown Boothbay Harbor. Great for a summer get away to enjoy biking, boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing etc. Learn more about this land: Please note this is NOT at an RV Park or Campground, this is a private lot for weekly rental. The Camper in the picture is NOT for rent, only used for the pictures to show the lot. The lot is 100ft long by 50ft wide and has a concrete pad, septic, town water, and electricity hook up. Water, sewer and electricity is included in the price for the week. There are two septic hook ups if you would like to put a second RV/Camper on the property (price for having two units on the property TBD). The property is within walking distance of the ocean where there are several small rocky beaches and a dock on Little River. Also within walking distance of a land preserve with hiking trails. Short driving distance to many great restaurants and shops in downtown Boothbay Harbor. Great for a summer get away to enjoy biking, boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing etc.

4. The Skyframe

24mi from Gorham · 1 site · Lodging · Springvale, ME

Skyframe is one of 5 luxurious tiny homes that make up Littlefield Retreat, a tranquil woodland village of 3 treehouses and 2 hobbit houses – each with its own private hot tub and dock. To see all five dwellings, click on the photo to the left of “Hosted by Bryce”, then click “Show more…”. This 15-acre forest retreat on Littlefield Pond offers our guests an experience that feels like a trip up to the woods of northern Maine, but is closer to home and to all the attractions of southern Maine. The space Waking up in your treehouse, the first thing you feel is peace. No traffic, no sirens, no planes flying overhead. Only birdsong—the cry of a loon, the piping of a chickadee. Through the windows, you see only leaves, like green glass, filtering the early morning light. Below you, on the ground, a doe and her fawn pick their way down to the pond. They do not hurry, for there is nothing here to frighten them. Downstairs in the kitchen, coffee is brewing. Your tablet is charging on the windowsill. You could check your email or social media, but for some reason you don’t want the world to intrude. Out on the deck, a warm mug cradled in your hands, you and your partner plan your morning. Perhaps you’ll paddle the kayak across Littlefield Pond while the mist still lies thick on its smooth surface. Or take a fishing pole down to your private dock to catch brook trout for breakfast. Or maybe just soak in the hot tub and listen to the forest awaken. In the afternoon, you sit by the woodstove, engrossed in that book you’ve always meant to read. Your companions are playing a board game at the table, but mostly laughing and talking—about everything and nothing. You look up from your book and smile. For a moment you think about your life back home and ask yourself, “Why do we own so much stuff? What would our lives be like if we lived more like this, with fewer—but lovelier—things?

5. The Queen's Property on Thomas Pond

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17mi from Gorham · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Casco, ME

THOMAS POND Thomas Pond is a beautiful 533-acre freshwater with miles of shoreline. Thomas Pond’s maximum depth is 64 feet, and the mean depth is 22 feet. Our guests are welcome to kayak, canoe, swim, fish, and paddle board from the shores of The Queen’s Property, or one of 5 Right of Ways on Watkins Shores Road owned by our Association. Access to your private waterfront is a short stroll through our woods. As our guest staying at The Queen's Property, you will also have free access to the Watkins Shores Road Association's boat launch. The boat launch is just a two or three minute walk down the road from your site. Our new dock is available to dock your boat during the day.. However, there is a small fee to dock your boat overnight (see "Extras") at our site. Just make sure you check for Milfoil or any other invasive plants before launching. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS NEAR CAMP Within 5 minutes of camp, you will find all the essentials, including food items, ice, firewood, goodies, gas, and RV supplies. In fact, you can even order your groceries online for pickup, (free at Hannaford Brothers Grocery and Walmart) either on your way to your campsite or when you need to resupply your camp (we would be happy to give you the details). During your stay, you may also want to take a trip off-site to explore all that the Lakes Region offers. Explore the historic oceanfront City of Portland, or the local Towns of Windham, Naples, or Bridgton. Portland is a 35 minute drive from The Queen's Property. The coastline around Portland is rugged and attractive with world-famous lighthouses dotted along its shorelines. Numerous locally owned shops and nationally recognized restaurants can be found tucked into its many harbors and shorelines. Closer to camp, enjoy strolling through the Town of Naples. Naples sits smack-dab in the middle of the Sebago Lakes Region. Sebago Lake abuts its western border and Long Lake abuts its eastern border. A short 8-minute drive from your site, Naples spoils its visitors with boat rentals, waterfront shops, and awesome restaurants. Further north is the Town of Bridgton. Bridgton is a 20-minute drive from your campsite. It offers its visitors a quaint downtown filled with local retailers, pubs, and restaurants. Enjoy the beaches of Bridgton’s Crystal Lake which sits on the edge of its downtown borders. The towns of Raymond and Windham also offer our visitors numerous restaurants, grocery stores, hardware stores, and gas stations. Once again, all within a short drive from your campsite (3-4 minutes). NEARBY STATE PARKS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES If your idea of exploring is centered around outdoor activities, then Sebago Lake State Park is a 1,342-acre park that abuts the shores of Sebago Lake. Within the park, you will enjoy protected forests, bike paths, and Sebago Lake beaches. Sebago Lake is a deep glacial lake, and by itself is 44 square miles of clear waters that abut Sebago Lake State Park. The park and the lake host some of Maine's’ best sandy beaches, water sports, fishing, boating, boat rentals, camping, picnic areas, boat launches, extensive woodlands, a wide array of critters, hiking trails, and walking trails. Sebago Park hosts various play areas for children with slides and swings. The summer sun is warm and the autumn colors are always abundant and beautiful. The entrance and parking lot are wheelchair accessible. If you are an avid hiker, The Queen’s Property is a short drive to numerous mountain ranges, forests, and peaks, all of which contain hundreds of miles of ATV and hiking trails. There are over 25 hiking trails within 10 miles of The Queen's Property and over 115 trails within 20 miles. Oh, and if you love winter sports you will love the Lakes Region.

Public campgrounds near Gorham

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Bradbury Mountain Campground

19mi from Gorham · 34 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bradbury Mountain State Park

Swans Falls Campground

36mi from Gorham · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Swans Falls Campground

White Ledge Campground

43mi from Gorham · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in White Mountain National Forest

Province Pond Shelter

43mi from Gorham · 1 site · in White Mountain National Forest

Covered Bridge Campground

45mi from Gorham · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in White Mountain National Forest

Stories from the community

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Val

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

I loved camping on Lori's land. All the glamping tents are very private, and you have to walk about 100 yards from the car, so there is no noise at all. The outhouse was super clean and so cool inside. The bed in the tent was very comfortable and had enough room for the dog as well. The land is beautiful with North Conway only a 30 min drive for great food and coffee! I highly recommend this Hip Camp!

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Brenna

October 2025

1 night at Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

Lori was an amazing host, and her pups are so sweet! The tent and outhouse were clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, would stay here again and recommend to anyone!! :)

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Michelle

October 2025

42 ft fifth wheel

Weekend Trip to The Queen's Property on Thomas Pond

100% recommend. Private, quiet, beautiful place. Hosts were kind and had everything that was needed. Absolutely what we were looking for. We will be back here!.

Polly

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

Peaceful and gorgeous forest camping! Lori was great at communicating directions, etc. and the campsite felt tucked away with nice touches like picnic table, high counter for cooking, comfy chairs and camp ring. Really nicely done trails and out house on the property too. Great access for any outdoor adventures around Evans Notch!

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Emma

October 2025

With pets

1 night at Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

We had a lovely stay at the Stargazer! It was so peaceful, quiet, and cozy. Lori sent helpful and clear directions ahead of time on how to get to the site. The tent kept us nice and warm during a cool fall night and the outdoor space was beautiful!

Dennis

October 2025

1 night at Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

This was a great campsite! Close to the hikes in White Mountain yet enough away from the crowd. The tent setup and beds are cozy, there are a lot of supplies to use, and as everyone says but worth repeating this is the nicest and cleanest outhouse I've seen. Unfortunately I was only here for a brief stay as I was just passing through, but would love to come back for a longer time.

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Jana

September 2025

24 ft Class C

With pets

1 night at Private Lot for RV Near The Ocean

Nice and quiet. Beautiful wooded area behind the site. Easy hookups. Kari communicates quickly. Firepit available which we loved. Would absolutely stay again while passing through the area! Highly recommend.

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Sophie

September 2025

2 nights at Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

I could not be happier with our stay at Butter Hill! The Stargazer had AMAZING views. Everything you need to have a camp cookout is supplied by Lori! That was a huge plus. Outhouse was so clean and well kept. Can’t wait to be back.

JULIE

September 2025

25 ft Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Private Lot for RV Near The Ocean

This was the perfect place to stay, very level site with full hook up close to all the attractions in the area. The woods around it made it very private. People who passed were very pleasant and always said hello. Highly recommend.

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Maggie

September 2025

15 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at The Queen's Property on Thomas Pond

Perfect campsite! Clean, level, easy parking and set-up. Full hook-ups easily accessible! Firepit, grill, picnic table with umbrella all right there ready to go! Very private secluded spot, with trails to walk and explore. Lake was just beautiful with nice dock and stairs making for easy water entry.

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Ryan

September 2025

35 ft fifth wheel

4 nights at Private Lot for RV Near The Ocean

We had a fantastic stay at our camper spot in Boothbay, ME. The site was spacious, peaceful, and surprisingly close to town—perfect for both relaxing and exploring. One of the highlights was the quick walk to the waters, which made morning strolls and sunrise views incredibly easy. Sunsets are only a short drive away on Ocean Point. We spent time hiking through several Boothbay Regional Land Trust preserves, which offered beautiful scenic views and a great variety of trails. Would absolutely love to come back again. Kari was great to work with. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a quiet getaway with easy access to everything Boothbay has to offer.

Barb

September 2025

18 ft campervan

3 nights at Private Lot for RV Near The Ocean

Great location to explore the Boothbay Harbor area. It is just the right size camp. The electric and water are great to have. We are in a campervan and only need a household plug which this site has. Stars were beautiful and night quiet. The site is private but not isolated. There is light foot, bike and car traffic. We road our bikes all around. Grimes Cove Beach, lunch at the Bluebird Ocean Point Inn, hikes Ocean Point Preserve and Linekin and Burley Preserve. Saw some eagles. We explored Boothbay Harbor area. The East Boothbay General Store has really good breakfast sandwiches and other wonderful items. We would stay again.

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Aaron

September 2025

1 night at Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

The best! Highly recommend Such a beautiful spot and Lori is a great host.

Peter

September 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at The Queen's Property on Thomas Pond

Peace on Earth! What a relaxing, peaceful, quiet, regenertive spot. And Dan was the best host one could hope for. Our two furry family members had a great time too. The pond is clean, clear and inviting, even in the cool days of September. We highly recommend this Hipcamp! One of the best we've ever had the good fortune to visit.

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September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

We highly recommend Lori's Butterhill for an outdoor getaway! It was so nice to be able to take my boys camping without packing and setting up all the gear. Everything was clean, aesthetic, and homey. We rented the propane heater and cracked the tent windows a little for ventilation. It was so cozy overnight! No more freezing cold camping nights. I especially loved the french press so I could enjoy a hot cup of coffee around our morning campfire. Lori couldn't be more friendly. The whole experience went so well that we're already planning to come back! It's worth every penny! Thanks Lori!

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Darin

September 2025

24 ft campervan

3 nights at The Queen's Property on Thomas Pond

Excellent location designed with full hook-ups and attention to all the details. The amenities of this site are better than most commercial campgrounds and the host has made certain to provide a clean, welcoming environment. Beautiful pond with private access in a quiet neighborhood... very nice.

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Jerry

September 2025

24 ft Class C

With pets

3 nights at The Queen's Property on Thomas Pond

The site was clean, and well laid out. The utilities were placed appropriately and easy to get to. This site is very private, comfortably nestled is trees with a short walk to a very private dock. This site is just simply amazing. It is the type of site you don’t want anyone else to find out about so you can have it available for yourself. On top of that Daniel was a great host!

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Kailly

September 2025

35 ft fifth wheel

5 nights at Private Lot for RV Near The Ocean

Beautiful, private, quiet spot to enjoy the maine coast.

Cookie & Woody

September 2025

25 ft Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Queen's Property on Thomas Pond

WOW, can't say enough about this beautiful spot with privacy. So much attention to detail, we wanted for nothing. Nothing on site was old or worn out, even the picnic table was quality. Dan was so helpful and easy to reach. Sandy bottom private beach and dock area. I could even set my lawn chair in water and enjoy the peace and quiet at Thomas Pond. Crystal clear water, swimming and kayaking was a blast. We will definitely come back.

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Courtney

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

Absolutely loved this stay so much! Went for my annual trip up to NH for my birthday, and this was the best one yet by far!! The site was incredible, perfectly secluded but still easy enough to get to with close proximity to the lovely kept bathroom. The bed was super comfy, with extra blankets to cozy up with. We were greeted by the hosts beautiful and super smiley pups in the morning which really just topped it all off for me. 10/10 will absolutely be back!!