The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Kittery, Maine

Looking for a camping experience near Kittery, Maine that welcomes pets? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 994 options available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for you and your furry friend. And with an average price per night of just $49, camping has never been more affordable. From cozy cabins to spacious tent sites, there's something for everyone. Check out top campsites like Sacred Nectar Sanctuary (578 reviews), Slippery Rock Trails LLC (347 reviews), and Greenbush Farm (213 reviews). Plus, enjoy popular amenities like pet-friendly spaces, potable water, and toilets. And if you're looking to explore, take advantage of activities like horseback riding, visiting historic sites, and off-roading (OHV).

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Looking for a camping experience near Kittery, Maine that welcomes pets? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 994 options available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for you and your furry friend. And with an average price per night of just $49, camping has never been more affordable. From cozy cabins to spacious tent sites, there's something for everyone. Check out top campsites like Sacred Nectar Sanctuary (578 reviews), Slippery Rock Trails LLC (347 reviews), and Greenbush Farm (213 reviews). Plus, enjoy popular amenities like pet-friendly spaces, potable water, and toilets. And if you're looking to explore, take advantage of activities like horseback riding, visiting historic sites, and off-roading (OHV).

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1. The Cabin at Whispering Pines

48mi from Kittery · 1 site · Lodging · Weare, NH

Not currently accepting bookings, please check back in the fall! Here you will have the opportunity to truly experience peace, serenity, and self-reliance. Surrounded by wilderness, you will hike in 1/4mi to a rustic but self-sufficient cabin in the heart of NH. Solar electricity, rainwater collection, and woodstove for cooking, this cabin provides everything you need to survive and thrive.

2. Pine Ridge Campground

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32mi from Kittery · 53 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Acton, ME

Pine Ridge Campground is now on season SIX! We are situated on 57 wooded acres in the heart of southern Maine's lakes region. Here you will find a quiet, peaceful getaway. Minutes away are beautiful scenic hiking trails, fruit orchards ,and public access to several lakes and tranquil large ponds. We are an easy 45 minutes from many beautiful beaches and Portland, Portsmouth and North Conway for an easy day outing. If you enjoy dining out, there are outstanding local restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We are Adult focused, which means that we will have activities such as music on weekends and wine socials. We have fiber optics wifi throughout the campground. Kids and dogs are welcome to come and enjoy nature as their playground. Before booking, please read the cancellation policies. They are very strict because we are a weekend destination and only open for 5 beautiful months.

3. Island View At Kiwanis Beach

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45mi from Kittery · 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.

4. The Skyframe

27mi from Kittery · 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. Harveys Hill

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17mi from Kittery · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Epping, NH

Harvey’s Hill is a private hilltop campsite with 360° sky views, unbeatable stargazing, and access to our rustic Cantina featuring bathrooms, warm running water, and a basic kitchen. Just 10 minutes off the highway in Epping, NH, it’s the perfect stopover or peaceful escape. Harvey's Hill has been a beloved part of Epping for generations. In the summer, you might see small planes taking off from the hilltop airstrip or locals walking their dogs up to catch the sunset. In the fall, my aunt Erica makes donuts down in the Milk Room, and in the winter, the hill fills with sledders racing down its snowy slope. Many celebrations have taken place here over the years, including weddings, reunions, and picnics. The Cantina is a new addition to the top of the hill. It includes three bathrooms, a kitchen, and electricity. While simple and minimalist, these amenities make the site more comfortable, and we hope they enhance your stay.

Public campgrounds near Kittery

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Salisbury Beach Campground

18mi from Kittery · 458 sites · Tents, RVs · in Salisbury Beach State Reservation

Pawtuckaway State Park: site 43 and site 44 on Horse Head Island are both large private sites with direct lake access.

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Pawtuckaway Campground

22mi from Kittery · 173 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pawtuckaway State Park

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Bear Brook Campground

32mi from Kittery · 92 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bear Brook State Park

When there's few people around and skies are clear, who needs a tent? Campsite #75.

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Harold Parker Campground

36mi from Kittery · 84 sites · Tents, RVs · in Harold Parker State Forest

Stories from the community

emma

November 2025

19 ft Class B

With kids

Weekend Trip to Harveys Hill

Fantastic pitch next to the cantina on top of the hill. Amazing views, wild turkeys roaming and little fishing pond. Cider apple donuts for sale on site down the track. Cantina has toilets, kitchen (no stove) and water. Wash room with hot showers at the house down the hill. Brilliant place to stay.

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Krista

October 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Pine Ridge Campground

So much fun over the weekend with beautiful clean grounds and an awesome band and bon fire. Small town but nice wood walks and a farmers market nearby with great veggies jam and bread. A wonderful weekend in Maine!

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jaki

October 2025

21 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pine Ridge Campground

Super kind hosts. Campground is clean, and quiet, and conveniently located. Bonfire and music on Saturday night was a really fun event.

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Neil

October 2025

19 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pine Ridge Campground

Really nice site (not too big) and great facilities

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Megan

October 2025

18 ft campervan

2 nights at Harveys Hill

We absolutely loved staying here! So many good things to say! Camping with THREE bathrooms with HOT water!! Directions to site were clear. Everything as described. Grass was nice and short at the site, which we appreciated. We were even able to find a 100% level spot without using our maxtrax which is also unheard of! The fields to the left and right side of the site had the corn harvested before we got there. While we were there, we got to see the field across be harvested which was pretty cool! The landing strip is also no joke, do not park near it. There was a plane that came by twice as what I’ll describe as doing a practice landing. It came down low to the runway as if it was going to land but didn’t. It was extremely cool to see! But shewwww felt close!

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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Tom

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Harveys Hill

A hill in a cornfield with a 360 degree landscape? A beautiful, secluded tent site with a cozy picnic table setup and access to bathrooms. Truly one of the better sites I've visited. Would recommend!

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Alexa

September 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Harveys Hill

Car camping was great here! The instructions for accessing the site were very clear. The hill top had such a beautiful view of the sunrise and sunset.

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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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Paige

August 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Harveys Hill

Abigale’s land was very quiet and peaceful. She was awesome to work with and very accommodating to help make things work with what we needed. The showers/bathroom were extremely clean and perfect for what we needed. The site was also beautiful and well taken care of

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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!)

Alison

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Harveys Hill

What a great spot!! Perfect for watching the sunrise and sunset. Having access to the sky-can was awesome! It had flushing toilets, a sink to wash dishes, a mini fridge and a toaster/air fryer oven! The spot is super roomy and has pinic tables too. I highly recommend this site.

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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!

Douglas

August 2025

25 ft Class C

With pets

6 nights at Pine Ridge Campground

As usual, Dave and Jane are great!! Band, food truck, and of course the bonfire!!

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.

Charlotte

August 2025

16 ft car

With pets

1 night at Harveys Hill

Very nice place, super clean bathrooms, secluded enough, definitely recommend. We didn't see the kitchen though, not sure if there is an access from this 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!