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Dog Friendly Beaches in Maine

Dog friendly beaches are heaven on earth for Fido. And since sandy paws equal happy dogs, we’ve sniffed out the best beaches in Maine where dogs can run, swim, and frolic in the sand. Use the links/map below to find a dog-friendly beach in Maine.

Pet Friendly Gooch's Beach

Gooch's Beach

Gooch's Beach in Kennebunk, ME is pet friendly at specific times throughout the year. From June 15 to Labor Day, dogs are welcome before 9am and after 5pm under voice control or on a leash. From the day after Labor Day to June 14, dogs are permitted on the beach at any time, but must be under voice control or on a leash.

Pet Friendly Fort Foster Park

Fort Foster Park

Kittery Point, ME

Fort Foster Park

Located on Gerrish Island in Kittery Point, the pet-friendly Fort Foster Park offers three small but sandy beaches, an extensive trail system, restroom facilities in season, picnic areas and old military fortifications to explore. Leashed dogs are welcome, and day passes are available for purchase at the gatehouse. The park features an excellent view of the entrance to Portsmouth Harbor, including Whaleback Light, Portsmouth Harbor Light and Fort Constitution.

Wells Beach

Wells Beach is a pet-friendly spot for Fido in Wells, ME. From April 1 until June 15, dogs must be leashed and under control of a responsible person at all times. From June 16 until September 15, dogs are only permitted on the beach from 6:00 PM until 8:00 AM and they must be leashed and under control of a responsible person. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind to preserve the cleanliness of the beach for others.

Drake's Island

Drake's Island in Wells, ME, is pet-friendly. From April 1 until June 15, dogs must be leashed and under control of a responsible person at all times. From June 15 until September 16, dogs are only permitted on the beach from 6pm until 8am and they must be leashed and under control of a responsible person. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind to preserve the cleanliness of the beach for others.

Long Sands Beach

Long Sands Beach

Long Sands Beach is a lovely pet-friendly beach in York, ME. Dogs on leashes are invited to enjoy the beach between 6 PM and 8 AM from May 20th to September 20th. Take a leisurely walk with your furry friend along 1.5 miles of sandy shoreline. Please remember to keep your pets leashed and clean up after them during your visit.

Bayview Beach

Bay View Beach in Saco, ME, is a dog-friendly beach. Dogs can stay and play here all day with their owners. Dogs must be leashed and under control of their owners from April 1 to September 30 on beaches in Saco where piping plovers or least terns are present or have traditionally nested. The rest of the year, dogs are allowed all day off-leash and under voice control.

Nubble Lighthouse

Nubble Lighthouse

Bring Fido to Nubble Lighthouse for a walk to see beautiful views from rocky shores, between Long Sands and Short Sands beaches. Nubble Light Gift Shop is open daily from 9am – 7pm from the first of May - October.

East End Beach at Eastern Promenade Park

East End Beach at Eastern Promenade Park

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly East End Beach at Eastern Promenade Park in Portland, ME. There's a designated area for off-leash play, giving your dog the opportunity for exercise and maybe even social time with other pups! Off-leash hours are in the summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) before 9:00 AM and after 5:00 PM, and in the winter (Labor Day to Memorial Day) any time during park hours, 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Willard Beach

South Portland, ME

Willard Beach in South Portland, ME is a scenic, dog-friendly public beach where pups can enjoy the sand and surf during designated hours. From October 1 to April 30, dogs may be off-leash (under voice control) from 6–9 AM. Between May 1 and September 30, dogs are allowed only from 7–9 AM and 7–9 PM. Leashes must be in hand, and pet waste must be properly disposed of.

Mother's Beach

Bring your dog to join the seaside fun at Mother's Beach in Kennebunk, ME. Leashed dogs are welcome before 9 AM or after 5 PM in summer, or anytime on a leash or under voice command in the off season. A permit to park at the beach is required from mid-June to mid-September. Daily, weekly and seasonal passes are available at Kennebunk Town Hall and at electronic kiosks at the beaches.

Short Sands Beach

Short Sands Beach

Short Sands Beach is a great place to spend the day with Fido in York, ME. Dogs are welcome at this pet-friendly destination before 8:00 am and after 6:00 pm, May 20th through September 20th. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after during your visit.

Goose Rocks Beach

Kennebunkport, ME

Goose Rocks Beach

Pet-friendly Goose Rocks Beach welcomes dogs at varying times throughout the year in Kennebunkport, ME. From April 1st through June 14th and from Labor Day through September 15th, dogs must be on a leash. From June 15th until Labor Day, dogs are not permitted from 9 am until 5 pm (and must be leashed outside of this time window). From September 16th through March 31st, dogs must be leashed from noon until 6 pm (and are welcome off leash, under voice control outside of this time window).

Higgins Beach

Scarborough, ME

Higgins Beach is a dog-friendly beach in Scarborough, ME, that allows pups on and off leash at different times. From May 15 through Labor Day, dogs on and off leash are permitted on the beach before 9 AM, and dogs on leash only are allowed after 5 PM. Canines are prohibited in the restricted beach area between Champion St and the Spurwink River from April 1 through Labor Day. During the off-season (after Labor Day to May 14), pups are allowed on the beach under voice control at any time except between 1 PM and 3 PM, when a leash is required. Look for posted red signs marking restricted areas.

Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach, ME

Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach, ME, is a pet-friendly spot with seasonal guidelines in place. From May 15 to Labor Day, leashed dogs (12 ft max) are welcome from 5 PM to dusk (not allowed from 9 AM to 5 PM). For the rest of the year, dogs are allowed at any time, on leash or under voice and sight control. Please avoid fenced nesting areas, stay off dune grass, keep pets under control and clean up after them.

Ogunquit Public Beach

Ogunquit Public Beach

Leashed dogs are permitted during the off-season at Ogunquit Public Beach, a pet-friendly beach in Ogunquit, ME. Fido can enjoy this soft sand beach from mid-September through the end of March. Please note that dogs can swim in the ocean, but are not permitted in the Ogunquit River Estuary that winds behind the beach and flows into the ocean.

Laite Memorial Beach

Laite Memorial Beach

From May 1 to September 30 dogs are allowed on the beach from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. They can be off leash as long as the owner can control the dog with voice commands and has a leash in hand.

Hendrick's Head Beach

Hendrick's Head Beach

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Hendrick's Head Beach for a day of fun in the sun. This public beach, managed by the small town of Southport, ME, welcomes two- and four-legged friends to splash around in the ocean and unwind on the sand alongside fellow outdoor enthusiasts.

Seapoint Beach

Kittery Point, ME

Locals love to bring their dogs to play at Seapoint Beach, a rocky, pet-friendly beach in Kittery Point, ME. Please note, beach parking is only for Kittery residents and dogs are not permitted between the hours of 10am to 5pm from June 15th through September 10th.

Little Tunk Pond

Little Tunk Pond

Little Tunk Pond is a pet-friendly recreation area in Sullivan, ME. Bring your pooch to this 55-acre outdoor space that includes woodlands, abandoned fields, and a sand beach on the pond. There's public access to the beach, where swimming is allowed, off a short trail from the car park. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after to preserve the cleanliness of the lake.

Camp Ellis Beach

Camp Ellis Beach

Camp Ellis Beach welcomes Fido to enjoy a swim at this pet-friendly area in Saco, ME. Located at the mouth of the Saco River, Camp Ellis Beach is short distance away from Ferry Beach State Park. The beach is smaller due to years of erosion but is close to parking, making it perfect for a quick stop. Dogs must be on a leash from April 1 to September 30.

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