- Camping with pets allowed
The best dog-friendly camping near Dover
97% (3K) • 434 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Dover
Hotel Lakeside
1. Hotel Lakeside
100%
(14)
29mi from Dover · 3 sites
A historic former hotel located in Southern Maine on 4 acres of land. Equal distance from Portland Maine, North Conway and Portsmouth New Hampshire.
A short walk to Little Ossipee Pond, Hiking and trail riding.
Easy access to numerous ocean beaches and attractions.
Very private but easily accessible.
Full hookups
from
$59
/ night
Duncan Lake Island
2. Duncan Lake Island
99%
(34)
38mi from Dover · 1 site
Quiet and peaceful island in Duncan Lake, Ossipee, NH. Fall asleep listening to the loons, and wake up to beautiful sunrises! Approximately half an acre with plenty of level spots for tenting, great fishing (lake is stocked with trout), and excellent swimming. Property has a flat top Blackstone propane griddle (propane not provided), charcoal BBQ, and picnic table. Lots of hiking opportunities in the immediate area. Given the location, potential renters MUST have a canoe/kayak to access the land from the public beach. There are no restroom facilities of any kind, so please be prepared to pack in/pack out your preferred solution. Enjoy the serenity of this unique island oasis! Available May 1st - Oct 31st only. Parking is available at the public beach (Cleveland Beach). Access from East Side Drive is not permitted - launch from the boat launch or Cleveland Beach only, please.
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$67
/ night
Camp Frogginton
3. Camp Frogginton
100%
(26)
40mi from Dover · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Large wood platform available for you to set up your own tent tucked into the woods. Camp wood, fresh spring water, private outhouse and river access await. Enjoy some peace, quiet and time in the wilderness.
Natural views overlook a large field and a private frog pond. 2000’ of river frontage borders the property. There are easy walking wilderness trails throughout the acreage. It’s a working farm with horses, chickens, dogs, pig and lots of visiting woodland wildlife. Intimate campfires & endless stargazing are perfect at this spot. Close to downtown shopping, dining and craft breweries. Several local farms offer seasonal pick your own fruits, veggies and flowers.
Toilets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
$59
/ night
The Owls Nest @ Pustizzi Fruit Farm
4. The Owls Nest @ Pustizzi Fruit Farm
100%
(18)
40mi from Dover · 1 site
This hand crafted cabin provides acres of seclusion and peace! You’ll begin your mornings with the sweeping views of the valleys and peaks of neighboring hills. Days can be filled with hiking or mountain bike trails for you alone! (10 exclusive acres of the 250) Visit nearby, loon inhabited, Walker Pond where fishing or kayaking are a favorite pastime. In the evenings, you can drop into Concord, NH…a short 20 minute ride for dinner or all the nightlife and shopping our capital city has to offer. We’d instead recommend staying right on the property-the sweeping sunsets won’t be surpassed. Grill your kabobs right over the open fire or in the propane provided grill. You know what follows…s’mores by your private campfire where the stars are brightest in the middle of this 250 acre farm. It’s sure to put a twinkle in your eye! It could seem difficult to pull yourself away, but the luxuriously appointed queen bed is sure to beckon you for a restful night…keep the many screened windows open!
Please be aware there are two security cameras, one at the entrance and one at the Owls Nest Guest Only Sign. There are no cameras around the cabin.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$165
/ night
Island View At Kiwanis Beach
5. Island View At Kiwanis Beach
99%
(66)
40mi from Dover · 3 sites
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.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$99
/ night
97% (3K) • 434 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Dover
Hotel Lakeside
1. Hotel Lakeside
100%
(14)
29mi from Dover · 3 sites
A historic former hotel located in Southern Maine on 4 acres of land. Equal distance from Portland Maine, North Conway and Portsmouth New Hampshire.
A short walk to Little Ossipee Pond, Hiking and trail riding.
Easy access to numerous ocean beaches and attractions.
Very private but easily accessible.
Full hookups
from
$59
/ night
Duncan Lake Island
2. Duncan Lake Island
99%
(34)
38mi from Dover · 1 site
Quiet and peaceful island in Duncan Lake, Ossipee, NH. Fall asleep listening to the loons, and wake up to beautiful sunrises! Approximately half an acre with plenty of level spots for tenting, great fishing (lake is stocked with trout), and excellent swimming. Property has a flat top Blackstone propane griddle (propane not provided), charcoal BBQ, and picnic table. Lots of hiking opportunities in the immediate area. Given the location, potential renters MUST have a canoe/kayak to access the land from the public beach. There are no restroom facilities of any kind, so please be prepared to pack in/pack out your preferred solution. Enjoy the serenity of this unique island oasis! Available May 1st - Oct 31st only. Parking is available at the public beach (Cleveland Beach). Access from East Side Drive is not permitted - launch from the boat launch or Cleveland Beach only, please.
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$67
/ night
Camp Frogginton
3. Camp Frogginton
100%
(26)
40mi from Dover · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Large wood platform available for you to set up your own tent tucked into the woods. Camp wood, fresh spring water, private outhouse and river access await. Enjoy some peace, quiet and time in the wilderness.
Natural views overlook a large field and a private frog pond. 2000’ of river frontage borders the property. There are easy walking wilderness trails throughout the acreage. It’s a working farm with horses, chickens, dogs, pig and lots of visiting woodland wildlife. Intimate campfires & endless stargazing are perfect at this spot. Close to downtown shopping, dining and craft breweries. Several local farms offer seasonal pick your own fruits, veggies and flowers.
Toilets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
$59
/ night
The Owls Nest @ Pustizzi Fruit Farm
4. The Owls Nest @ Pustizzi Fruit Farm
100%
(18)
40mi from Dover · 1 site
This hand crafted cabin provides acres of seclusion and peace! You’ll begin your mornings with the sweeping views of the valleys and peaks of neighboring hills. Days can be filled with hiking or mountain bike trails for you alone! (10 exclusive acres of the 250) Visit nearby, loon inhabited, Walker Pond where fishing or kayaking are a favorite pastime. In the evenings, you can drop into Concord, NH…a short 20 minute ride for dinner or all the nightlife and shopping our capital city has to offer. We’d instead recommend staying right on the property-the sweeping sunsets won’t be surpassed. Grill your kabobs right over the open fire or in the propane provided grill. You know what follows…s’mores by your private campfire where the stars are brightest in the middle of this 250 acre farm. It’s sure to put a twinkle in your eye! It could seem difficult to pull yourself away, but the luxuriously appointed queen bed is sure to beckon you for a restful night…keep the many screened windows open!
Please be aware there are two security cameras, one at the entrance and one at the Owls Nest Guest Only Sign. There are no cameras around the cabin.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$165
/ night
Island View At Kiwanis Beach
5. Island View At Kiwanis Beach
99%
(66)
40mi from Dover · 3 sites
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.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$99
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Jim
October 2025
22 ft travel trailer
This is a great place to use as a base to explore Maine. Robert is a fantastic host, he is willing to help in any way.
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John
October 2025
With pets
Beautiful location, great host and overall an awesome place to stay! My wife and I plus our two dogs stayed here for my birthday weekend and loved it. The cabin is beautiful, the fire pit was perfect and had plenty of wood. It is secluded, but not hard to find, which we loved. We would stay here again! Thanks Joe
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Jason
September 2025
With pets
Joe provided one of the best experiences I’ve had! The layout and setup couldn’t have been better! Also couldnt have been more private! Thanks Joe!
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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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Maria
September 2025
With pets
The land is beautiful and well-maintained. The cabin and camp have everything you need. It's cozy and comfy. We will definitely be returning!
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Heather
September 2025
With pets
My favorite Hipcamp so far! Stunning property with amazing views, tons of privacy and almost no road noise & light pollution. The cabin is very spacious & comfortable and the outhouse is very clean. There’s even an actual flush toilet & shower. Joe met us with some fresh raspberries & a warm welcome. My after dark walk with my dogs was my most memorable moment - nothing but nighttime insect sounds, moonlight & the wind in the leaves. We will definitely be back - truly a very special place!
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Dianne
September 2025
With kids
This is my favorite camping spot!! Beautiful and private.
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Ana
August 2025
Weekend Trip to The Owls Nest @ Pustizzi Fruit Farm
We loved this spot. Very private and clearly all done with intention and love. This is probably my favorite short term rental we have ever been to.
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Thomas
August 2025
With pets
Very beautiful! Amazing views and the tent is steps from the water. Would highly recommend.
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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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M
August 2025
Tent
With pets
The island was a beautiful spot. I went with my girlfriend and my seven year-old daughter and what a trip that was. I purchased a 4 hp Evinrude engine to hook up to our canoe to get us and all of our stuff out there we had three dogs and three humans so it was quite a few trips and I Accounted for that ahead of time. To paddle would probably take 5 to 10 minutes, but is an easy ride. Plenty of flat spots to set up a tent. The only thing on the island is a dock and a propane griddle which came in handy so we didn’t have to bring all of our cooking stuff. There is a fire pit already established, but you’ll want to bring Firewood. The island has medium vegetation, cover enough to get a little bit of privacy, but may want to consider bringing a tarp or situating your temp in a certain way as to have privacy to change, etc.. parking is at the public beach. It can be a bit of a bummer coming back bringing your stuff from the beach up the hill, but wasn’t terrible. Recommend bringing a wagon dolly or wheelbarrow to get your stuff down to the water would probably make it easier but definitely wasn’t too bad. There’s a grocery store, Ocean State job law and hardware store not even five minutes down the road if you feel like there’s anything you forgotten all in all would definitely go back. The island was very clean with great wildlife. I never thought we would get used to hearing loons.
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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
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!
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Melissa
August 2025
With pets
This Hipcamp was absolutely gorgeous. The land was filled with wildflowers and fruit, and you can tell so much heart and soul went into creating and caring for this property. It’s peaceful, relaxing, and even better than the pictures online. The house was cozy and comfy with everything we needed to cook and enjoy our stay. The view, the outhouse, so much attention to detail! Truly a special spot—we’ll definitely be back!
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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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Simon
August 2025
23 ft travel trailer
This was our second stay in three weeks! It is a great base to explore the surrounding area, and many of the main tourist sites and seaside towns are pretty close by. Also, the property is minutes from Little Ossipee Pond, where there is a small beach and water sports options.
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Kim
August 2025
With pets
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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Michael
August 2025
With pets
Joe is a great host! My wife and I absolutely loved our stay this weekend. The setting is very private, lending quite the romantic and relaxing feel. The cabin itself was very comfortable and clean, with stunning views over the hills and the meadow in front.
It’s so well stocked that we only had to bring clothes, food, and drinking water. There’s even a pour over coffee setup!
If you wait until late afternoon when the sun has warmed up the water tank, you can shower while looking over the majestic ridge. While we were unable to take advantage of the brick oven pizza this time, we came home with an abundance of fresh blueberries picked right from the farm!
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Candice
August 2025
With kids
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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