The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Portland, Maine

Planning a camping trip near Portland, Maine and want to bring your furry friend along? Look no further than Sacred Nectar Sanctuary (578 reviews), Four Acre Woods Campground (419 reviews), and Slippery Rock Trails LLC (347 reviews). These sites offer popular amenities such as potable water, campfires, and toilets, and are located near popular activities like boating, horseback riding, and paddling. Start planning your pet-friendly camping adventure today with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Portland

Planning a camping trip near Portland, Maine and want to bring your furry friend along? Look no further than Sacred Nectar Sanctuary (578 reviews), Four Acre Woods Campground (419 reviews), and Slippery Rock Trails LLC (347 reviews). These sites offer popular amenities such as potable water, campfires, and toilets, and are located near popular activities like boating, horseback riding, and paddling. Start planning your pet-friendly camping adventure today with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Portland

1. Private Cozy Camper Near Beaches

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33mi from Portland · 2 sites · Lodging

Come enjoy the beautiful town of Wells in a completely renovated 25-foot camper in a private lot just 1.5 miles from Ogunquit Beach and walking distance from a trolly stop. Set on a secluded fenced in lot, relax outside with a brand new deck, fire pit, and plenty of lawn space. FREE unlimited firewood! This 200 square foot camper boasts a queen size bed, a reclining sleeper chair, and a fold down dinette for additional or younger guests! This adorable RV has been thoughtfully modernized with all the comforts of home in mind! It has AC, heat, and hot water so any day is a nice day in the camper. We do allow pets at the camper! The fee is $50 per pet, per booking. If you would like to bring a pet, please add the Pet Fee which is listed as an Extra during the booking process.

2. Private Lot for RV Near The Ocean

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33mi from Portland · 1 site · RV

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.

3. Waters Edge @ Eweturnfarm

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36mi from Portland · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging

Welcome to Eweturn Farm, nestled along the serene banks of the Androscoggin River at the historic Gulf Island Dam site. In addition to Highland cows and Dorper sheep, the farm continues to supply hay, practice forestry, and produce maple syrup. Embracing agro-tourism, Eweturn Farm strives to demonstrate sustainable living practices. To further this mission, ETF has created 2 private all inclusive tenting sites along the "upriver" piece of land, encompassing 300 acres of woods, fields, trails, and waterways formed by the Gulf Island Dam. Guests are invited to explore nature trails, fish in the river, or paddle in canoes or kayaks. Keep an eye out for bald eagles, deer, and wild turkey, common sights in this picturesque and very private location. Arrange a visit to meet the cows, sheep, and chickens at our nearby farm. We're thrilled to share our peaceful sanctuary for the fifth year, and our second year with HipCamp, and eagerly welcome your feedback to continue improving your experience. We're pet-friendly and accommodate a maximum of 5 guests, including children. Join us at Eweturn Farm and create lasting memories with your family amidst the beauty of nature.

4. Pine Ridge Campground

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37mi from Portland · 53 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

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.

5. Glamping on the farm

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40mi from Portland · 2 sites · Lodging

A 200+ year old farm, it is said Johnny Appleseed visited here! We have 2 glamping sites with views. Each site has a platform , canvas tent, bed, side tables, 2 chairs, fire pit, picnic table, solar bag for showers, and a portable toilet . **No linens, pillows or towels are provided. We have been raising sheep, pigs, and flowers for over 15 plus years here. It is our own little slice of heaven.

Public campgrounds near Portland

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Bradbury Mountain Campground

18mi from Portland · 34 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bradbury Mountain State Park

Swans Falls Campground

48mi from Portland · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Swans Falls Campground

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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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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Caitlin

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Glamping on the farm

My friend and I had a great stay at Jacqueline’s! The farm was beautiful and the campsite itself was peaceful and secluded. Although it felt tucked away, we weren’t far from some smaller towns and enjoyed plenty of biking and hiking nearby. Definitely enjoyed the convenience of not having to set up a tent etc. upon arrival, and appreciated their gesture of sharing a bit of firewood and a full cooler of water to allow us to settle in easily as we arrived fairly late. Thanks for a great stay!!

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Terilyn

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Waters Edge @ Eweturnfarm

We loved the Maple Grove site! Nothing like waking up in the morning, having cocoa by the fire with a $1 million view. The site is private but yet close to everything. And bed is super cozy! We are always sad to leave!

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Mark

October 2025

2 nights at Waters Edge @ Eweturnfarm

Razell and Bentley were amazing! I got into town late at night and they still took the time to walk me through how to get there on the phone and then take me out to the site. The site was amazing, beautiful views and remote enough to really feel like camping. The campsite was stocked with wood and grilling supplies (even stocked with eggs from the farm) when I got there. The site was very clean and well taken care of, you can tell they genuinely care about your experience. Will definitely be back!

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Tanya

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Waters Edge @ Eweturnfarm

This site is absolutely amazing! It has a beautiful view day and night. Very peaceful site! I highly recommend and most definitely will be a repeat visitor for sure!

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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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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.

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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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.

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Emily

September 2025

2 nights at Waters Edge @ Eweturnfarm

I looooooooved it here! It was so peaceful and everything I needed was provided. The hosts were so friendly and helpful and my dog played in the lake for hours. Will definitely be back!

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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Sarah

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Waters Edge @ Eweturnfarm

Razell and Bentley were very kind and welcoming hosts! We loved staying at their campsite and enjoyed easy access to the water. The bed was comfortable and clean and the covering over the kitchen area was a game changer when a storm rolled in. We were kept nice and dry in the tent and enjoyed every second despite the heavy rain. Plenty of firewood was provided, which we so appreciated, and we made good use of the kayaks (another amazing perk of this site!). The outhouse was clean and easy to take care of while there. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay!

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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.

Suzanne

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Waters Edge @ Eweturnfarm

It was a very laid back weekend with lots of quiet! The site was nicely maintained and all the necessities were provided. They had even left us some eggs from their farm and some maple syrup! Kayaking was great and the water was very easily accessible! Would gladly come back again!

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!!

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Caitlin

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Waters Edge @ Eweturnfarm

Great private spot! Used the kayaks provided and as well as my own paddle board. It was so nice to be able to go right from the site. Quiet and beautiful. Rezell and Bentley were great and so welcoming. Can’t wait to go back!

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heather

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Glamping on the farm

We loved this quick stay on the flower farm! It was absolutely adorable, bed was very comfy, and hosts were beyond nice. We got a quick tour in the morning of the farm which we really appreciated. Highly recommend.

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Kathy

August 2025

29 ft Class A

4 nights at Private Lot for RV Near The Ocean

Fabulous if you’re looking for a quiet wooded site! Lots of foot traffic going by. We loved it!

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Oliver

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Waters Edge @ Eweturnfarm

I couldn’t recommend Maple Grove high enough. Razell & Bentley were super helpful and friendly, and the site itself is beautiful. You feel a world away, despite having all the conveniences of a city nearby should you need them. It’s truly peaceful, cosy and the kayaking was such a great addition. There’s plenty of flora and fauna to spot, and sitting out by the fire of an evening, cooking and stargazing was wonderful. I came all the way from the UK, and I’m hoping to visit again ASAP. I only wish I stayed longer. Thank you!