The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Hampden, Maine

Looking for a camping adventure near Hampden, Maine? Hipcamp has over 520 options for you to choose from, with accommodations ranging from rustic to luxurious. Whether you prefer pitching a tent or parking your RV, you'll find the perfect spot to call home. Explore the rugged beauty of Maine's wilderness, with activities like surfing, horseback riding, and boating just a stone's throw away. And don't worry about roughing it too much - popular amenities like toilets, pet-friendly options, and trash disposal are available at many sites. Looking for recommendations? Check out the top-rated Four Acre Woods Campground (419 reviews), The Point (326 reviews), or Maine Wild Blueberry Bliss (178 reviews). So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable outdoor experience in Maine!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping adventure near Hampden, Maine? Hipcamp has over 520 options for you to choose from, with accommodations ranging from rustic to luxurious. Whether you prefer pitching a tent or parking your RV, you'll find the perfect spot to call home. Explore the rugged beauty of Maine's wilderness, with activities like surfing, horseback riding, and boating just a stone's throw away. And don't worry about roughing it too much - popular amenities like toilets, pet-friendly options, and trash disposal are available at many sites. Looking for recommendations? Check out the top-rated Four Acre Woods Campground (419 reviews), The Point (326 reviews), or Maine Wild Blueberry Bliss (178 reviews). So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable outdoor experience in Maine!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Flag Hill Farm And Forest

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15mi from Hampden · 1 site · Lodging · Ellsworth, ME

Experience the charm of our modest farm nestled on an 88-acre forest, complete with a babbling brook and lake access. Located just 45 minutes from Acadia National Park, and in close proximity to less-frequented public trail networks (such as the Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust, right next to our property), our site offers a serene retreat far away from everything and everyone! Indulge in activities like fishing (ensure you have the proper licenses, as Fish and Game Wardens monitor the area), kayaking/canoeing, and swimming from our private lake dock. Although our sites are off-grid without running water, we provide access to composting toilets and potable water. Embrace the quintessential Maine vibes at our campsite, situated along Gott Brook, offering convenient access to the lake via the main campsite road.

2. Moss + Tide

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21mi from Hampden · 2 sites · Lodging · Searsport, ME

Unplug and reconnect with nature at this rustic campsite nestled among the mossy rocks and ferns of Cape Jellison in Stockton Springs. This is a raw site so bring your own gear, bedding, and supplies and experience Maine’s wild beauty up close. The campsite is set just off Rocky Point Road (a quiet dead end dirt road). While the tent itself is visible from the road, traffic is light — mostly neighbors and the occasional car misled by GPS heading toward nearby Sears Island. The campsites true gem is a wooded trail leading to your own beach access just ten minutes away. The site includes a sturdy platform tent with a queen-size bed frame (BYO bedding), a private off-grid toilet with a compostable bag system for your bathroom needs, and a simple camp shower bag you can fill with your own water for a quick rinse under the trees. There is no electricity or running water on-site. Explore two short wooded trails (interrupted by Fire Lane 3) to the stairs that lead to your beach access. At the end of the steps to the beach, you’ll find a second fire ring perfect for an evening drink or early morning coffee. Don’t forget to hunt for some of Maine’s treasured sea glass as a souvenir! Enjoy stunning views of Stockton Harbor, watch for eagles and deer, or while you’re hanging out on the beach, wander over to the Stockton Springs Yacht Club, where you’ll find a full service bar and restaurant right on the water. They also have’s kayak/canoe rentals! Nearby attractions include: -Fort Point State Park & Lighthouse (5 min) -Downtown Belfast (20 min) -Bucksport Waterfront (15 min) -Fort Knox/Observatory (10 mins) -Acadia National Park (~1 hr) -Bangor (45 min) Things to know: -Bring all your own supplies including bedding, lighting, firewood and water (however, whatever wood you can find at the site is yours to burn!) -No hookups or amenities beyond what is listed -Campfires allowed in designated fire rings only -Wildlife is abundant—please store food safely This site is perfect for seasoned campers looking for an off-grid escape, with a touch of coastal charm. Come ready for adventure, and leave with salty skin and beautiful memories!

3. Piscataquis Point

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36mi from Hampden · 1 site · Tent, RV · Howland, ME

Welcome to Piscataquis Point Campsites, a multi-use, off grid camp spot located in Medford Maine. Situated in central Maine on the Piscataquis river, this is a beautiful spot to unplug, relax and enjoy the area while still being close enough to in-town amenities. There are several off grid tent pads that can accommodate large groups and ample parking for a camper and vehicles if you desire some extra comforts. A common sitting area, firepit with cooking grate and picnic table are provided for your convenience as well as a beautifully constructed outhouse for when nature calls. Minutes to I-95, family and pet friendly, ATV trail access and lakes nearby, if you're looking to get away Piscataquis Point may be just the place!

4. Grandpa Jessie’s backyard

19mi from Hampden · 1 site · Tent · Penobscot, ME

Grandpa Jessie has a beautiful man made pond, 130 acres of fields and trails, two lovely elderly rescue horses, a tiny black pony, a giant greenhouse, an extremely friendly barn cat and a fluffy sheep dog who will try to herd you if she gets the chance. What grandpa Jessie doesn’t have is an outhouse, or a pristine yard. However, the pond has fish, the animals are pretty friendly, and there is lots of space to explore! Only 10 mins from Bucksport, 17 mins from Fort Knox, Bangor is about half an hour away and bar harbor is one hour. This property is best suited for older children and adults since there are animals on the farm!

5. Fieldstone Farm

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44mi from Hampden · 1 site · Lodging · Warren, ME

Fieldstone Farm is a 35-acre property in Warren, Maine. Our waterfront campsite is located on a wooded parcel nestled between a rolling farm field and a seasonal cottage. Amenities included in the nightly rental are a 16-foot diameter round Regatta Bell canvas tent set up on a raised wooden platform, with a queen-sized pull-out futon, two additional single-sized futon chairs, and an indoor dining table and stools. Outside, overlooking beautiful Crawford Pond (aka Crawford Lake) is an outdoor kitchen and lounging area with patio table and chairs, umbrella, as well as kitchenware (cookware, plates, bowls, cups, utensils, coffee press, etc.), a gas grill, and firepit. Also onsite is a shed for storing food bins and trash, a solar composting toilet, and a solar sun shower stall. The campsite is just steps away from shared water access with a small beach and space to launch paddleboards, canoes, kayaks, or other similar kinds of watercraft. Friendly dogs are welcome at the campsite and on the beach; however, dogs should not be left unattended at the campsite or on the beach. The lake covers nearly 600 acres, with an 11-mile perimeter, and is 3.5 miles in length. In the middle sits 100-Acre Island, a beautiful piece of land stewarded by the Georges River Land Trust and a great place to get out and stretch your legs if you are on a long paddle or to have a picnic. In general, this is a delightful setting for swimming, floating, fishing, and paddling among the loons and other wildlife that this water body is home to. The campsite is a short drive to a number of terrific hiking trails that are part of the Georges Highland Path, a 70-mile network of trails, and the St. George River Canoe Trail. It’s also just 20 minutes to Camden Hills State Park and downtown Camden, and 18 minutes to Rockport or Rockland. There are many excellent restaurants and art galleries in these coastal towns, as well as opportunities to get out on the ocean and enjoy our coastal beaches or catch a ferry for a day trip out to explore one of the iconic islands offshore. (Host has compiled an extensive directory of favorite local activities, attractions, and restaurants for guests.) *** 10% discount available for any stays of 4 consecutive nights or more. Use code XRURWWOP when booking.

Public campgrounds near Hampden

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Warren Island Campground

33mi from Hampden · 10 sites · in Warren Island State Park

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Lamoine Campground

33mi from Hampden · 64 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lamoine State Park

Lake St. George Campground

35mi from Hampden · 38 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake St. George State Park

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Camden Hills Campground

36mi from Hampden · 107 sites · Tents, RVs · in Camden Hills State Park

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Donnell Pond Campground

38mi from Hampden · 11 sites · in Donnell Pond Public Reserved Land

Stories from the community

Lots of seating if you want to bring friends.

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Greg

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Moss + Tide

Such a wonderful experience. The short hike to the beach was a great adventure. Hope to be back one day!

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Daniel

October 2025

Tent

With pets

6 nights at Piscataquis Point

We had all sorts of plans to explore the area, hiking, moose watching etc, but once we settled (and the rain stopped) all plans went out the window. We never left this beautiful spot, hanging out basically just watchin the river flow, with good food and good friends. Top 3 Hipcamps for us…go there!!!

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Chris

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Moss + Tide

Super cute little site! We stayed one night in the wall tent and had a campfire. Everything was great.

Mariah

October 2025

2 nights at Moss + Tide

Really nice little space. I felt wholly wrapped up in the forest. Would camp here again if visiting the region.

Alexa

October 2025

With pets

1 night at Moss + Tide

Okay, this place is amazing! It has always been a dream to have a fire on the beach, and this place made it happen. The tent and campsite were perfect, well-maintained, and provided a gorgeous spot to unwind. My dog loved being able to be off-leash here, and we both enjoyed running on the beach. Don't miss this site!

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Chelsea

October 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Piscataquis Point

Beautiful and well-taken care site! This site was one of the best campsite I have visited. The pups enjoyed dipping by the river. Would love to come back soon. Thank you so much Kyle!

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Jen

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Flag Hill Farm And Forest

We had the most amazing experience here and I already can’t wait to plan our next visit to really just enjoy the site more! But it was absolutely STUNNING, the views were beautiful and so much care was put into every part of the site. I really couldn’t have asked for a better experience on my first solo trip with my pup! We heard lots of different animals during the night especially and it was really just magical!

Fully furnished canvas tent with wood stove.

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רחל

October 2025

1 night at Flag Hill Farm And Forest

The tent was comfortable, the kitchen tent was well equipped

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Shawna

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Moss + Tide

This site was wonderful. The beach was one of the best that I have encountered on the mid-coast. We spent hours exploring the beach and were able to walk out to a small island at low tide. The site itself was well-equipped. The tent was cozy and the shithouse was so clean that the kids didn't bitch about it. We were happy to wake up to the sounds of woodland creatures and the sunlight shining through the trees, illuminating the beautiful wilderness around us. Others have noted the proximity to the road and sound from vehicles but that didn't bother us at all. The road itself has only a few residents. It still felt private and secluded and it was a weekend of smiles and laughs. We look forward to camping here again. Sorry about the plant pot!

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Gillian

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Piscataquis Point

Perfect place for couples, families, or friends to come together in a quiet and private camp on beautiful river spot. The fire pit with cook top were amazing and wood provided was more than enough for the cool October nights and mornings. The camp is impeccable kept up, the bathroom is cleanest and neatest we have seen yet and we even got a magnet. Very thoughtful! Kyle’s metal work and brothers engraving can be seen throughout the campground giving it the touches it needs to set it above the rest. We booked our next visit on our ride home. We cannot wait to return to watch the eagles frolic and looking to catch their next meal in the river. Kyle is very responsive to messages and directions were easy to follow.

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Madeline

September 2025

4 nights at Moss + Tide

We stayed here around two weeks ago and we loved it so much we had to come right back!! We stayed longer this time, from Wednesday through Sunday. On Thursday it POURED down rain for seriously 24 hours straight. Not just a drizzle, POURED. I can very confidently say that this tent is very weather proof - no leaks, no wind gusts making it fall apart. It was nice to know we were safe/dry in the tent. It’s also more than big enough to set up our camp chairs inside and do a puzzle and read our books inside all day. Thursday night went to dinner at The Club (5ish min drive away) - AMAZING food and really good with gluten allergy. We saw multiple deer, blue jays, other birds, squirrels and a skunk at the camp site. At the beach we saw crabs, razor clams, more deer, birds, and specifically a giant beautiful heron. Friday we went to Acadia National Park (1 hours 20 min drive) and spent all day in Bar Harbor and the park itself hiking and exploring. Saturday we sat at the beach all day and read :) we got Carriers Mainely lobster - one of those seafood shacks for dinner with steamers and fries (20ish min drive) Perfect campsite, perfect location, perfect beach!!

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Bryan

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Fieldstone Farm

This place is awesome! A great place to unwind and chill! The pond. The night sky. The campfire. The campsite! The peace and quiet! So good. So great!

Dogs on part of beach that is accessed through path from camp

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Madeline

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Moss + Tide

This was the BEST Hipcamp stay we ever had!!!! Everything about it was perfect - we appreciated the tent, bathroom set up, fire pit, picnic table, and outdoor chairs. The setting is perfect, we had two dogs with us and it was private enough that we could let them off leash around the site. We were so cozy and content!! It unexpectedly rained one night from 3am-7am-ish (rain was NOT in the forecast) but we didn’t care because the tent kept us perfectly dry while we were sleeping. The tent even had some cute little extras in it like a little plastic storage bin and hanging cubes for extra organization. Then, the beach!!!! Oh my god, just amazing and perfect. It’s accurately described in the listing, there really is a bit of a hike through the woods to get there, but it wasn’t that long. It is very well marked as well, which we appreciated. We loved it so much we booked to go back in a week and a half!! Lol

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Marina

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Piscataquis Point

This is definitely one of the most beautiful camp spots I’ve ever stayed at. It is so peaceful and well maintained and we hope to be back some day!

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Molly

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Piscataquis Point

Amazing camping spot! Definitely one of our favorites ever- beautiful location, and the bathroom, picnic table, and free wood was a huge plus! We even saw 3 bald eagles and a gorgeous sunset over the river with a rainbow, couldn’t have been better

Lori

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Fieldstone Farm

I love this site. It has everything you need and it’s right on the lake. The sunsets are gorgeous and there are so many different birds calling out. If you want to relax in the quiet of the woods while spending time on the lake, I highly recommend it.

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Anna

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Moss + Tide

This was the perfect spot for the night! Comfortable mattress and everything was clean and organized. All we needed!

Marina

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at Flag Hill Farm And Forest

Great place right near Acadia & Bar Harbor (as well as numerous other places with less foot traffic). The downtown area of Ellsworth has cute shops, great food, and everything you'd need and is about a 15-20minute drive right from the camp site. The site is secluded & spacious but has everything you'd need in order to stay comfortable on a camping trip. I loved bringing my dog because he had ample space to explore. The hosts were very communicative!

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Meaghan

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at Moss + Tide

The site was clean and in order. The tent and surrounding area was nice for what we needed - a home base. If you are expecting a very private site this will not be the best location, but if you are okay with the occasional car driving by this site will work well for you. Overall a nice experience and within driving distance to a lot of cool places in Maine. The beach access was nice and a very quiet spot in the morning.

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Nicole

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Fieldstone Farm

We had an absolutely amazing time at this camp. We never had the need to leave the site! It was beautiful, quiet and right on the water with amazing sunrises and sunsets accompanied by the sounds of loons. The camp itself was perfectly put together with everything we needed and more! We will definitely be back and I would highly recommend a visit here!