Dog-Friendly Activities in Wiscasset, ME

Clough Point Preserve within Westport Island in Wiscasset, ME, is a small but beautiful dog-friendly spot featuring forested trails, vernal pools and scenic views of the Sheepscot River. Trails range from easy to moderate, making it a peaceful place for a walk with your leashed pup.

Bath Ale Works is a dog-friendly taproom off Rte 1 in Wiscasset, ME. Fido is welcome to join you inside or outdoors while you enjoy a beverage. They offer various taps ranging from IPAs, porters, ales and more. A small food menu is also available.

Ækeir Brewing Tasting Room in Wiscasset, ME, is a dog-friendly brewery where pups are welcomed with fresh water and a friendly atmosphere. Guests can enjoy house-made beers, acoustic music, oyster pop-ups, comedy shows and open mics in a relaxed setting. The air-conditioned tasting room offers a comfortable place to unwind with your four-legged companion while keeping pets off the furniture.

Cap'n Fish's Cruises is a pet-friendly attraction in Boothbay Harbor, ME. The tours gives visitors and their furry companions the chance to see the workings of the famous Maine lobster industry. You and Fido may even spot seals along the way. Dogs are welcome on all trips except the music cruises and fireworks cruises. Fees vary by person and tour, and dogs require a separate ticket.

Bring Fido out to the Boothbay Railway Village in Boothbay, ME! Ride an authentic steam and diesel train, tour the vintage village, and see 60+ antique autos and model railroads at this dog-friendly attraction. Well-behaved and leashed dogs are welcome to visit the Museum throughout the season, including all special events. Be sure to keep them leashed and utilize the provided waste stations.

Dogs can romp off-leash on 11 acres in the South End Dog Park located along the Kennebec River in Bath, ME. The park provides a dedicated parking lot and offers benches, waste stations, grassy areas, and gravel trails. Your pup can play off-leash in the fenced enclosure or on the open lawn by the water. Remember to keep them under voice control when off leash.

Bring Fido out for a day of exercise on the trails of Ovens Mouth Preserve in Boothbay, ME. This pet-friendly property offers a combined 5.3 miles of easy, moderate or difficult trails on the East and West peninsulas which are connected by a pedestrian bridge. Explore the scenic shoreline, swift tidal water, quiet coves, and salt marshes. Dogs must be leashed at all times at Ovens Mouth.

Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg, ME is dog-friendly from October 1st through March 31st. During this off-season period, leashed dogs can enjoy the luscious sandy beach that stretches along the mouth of the Kennebec River. There are also plenty of pretty picnic spots with charcoal grills, many of which overlook the water. Dogs are permitted in campgrounds, with the exception of Sebago Lake State Park Campground. Please leash and clean up after your pets when in the park. Please note that pet owners may be assigned picnic or campsites in a less congested area of the park.

Absolem Cider Company is a pet-friendly cidery in beautiful Winthrop, ME. Hang out with Fido on the spacious farm while you try housemade ciders and wines, guest beers, or handcrafted cocktails. Tables are available inside, on the deck, or on the grassy lawn. Lights snacks are sold at the bar, and food trucks are usually on site on the weekends. Be mindful that chickens roam the property.

Glidden Point Oyster Farms is a dog-friendly business in Edgecomb, ME. Located at a beautiful site along the Damariscotta River, Fido may join you on a tour of the oyster farm operations. After the tour, your canine companion can join you at an outdoor table to sample a plate of Glidden Point's oysters.

Vaughan Woods is a pet-friendly nature preserve in Hallowell, ME. Bring Fido along for a walk outside on the Corniche Loop Trail, Brook Trail, or Rice Pines Trail, varying in difficulty and distances from 0.5 miles to 2 miles. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after.

Reid State Park is a dog-friendly area in Georgetown, ME. This popular park has beautiful white sandy beaches, but Fido is only permitted on State Park beaches in Maine from October 1st to March 31st. When you visit Griffith Head in the park, you'll discover a rocky headland that overlooks the rest of the park and a number of seascapes. There are lighthouses in the area as well, including on Sequin Island and Hendricks Head. You can bring Fido with you around the park if they are on a leash under six feet, as long as you clean up any mess after them.

The Merrymeeting Dog Park, in memory of Jake Horgan, is a fenced 1.5-acre dog park in Brunswick, ME. Situated along the Androscoggin River Bicycle Path, the park has beautiful views of the river and is open year round. It is maintained on a daily basis by the Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department. The park includes double-gated entries, a small dog section, benches, Dogipots and signage.

About 12 miles of trails, often steep and strenuous, lead through wooded areas and over rocky ledges up to the highest ocean cliffs on the Maine coastline. Volunteers and experienced woodsmen work tirelessly to improve the trails but there will always be a slippery spot or a steep climb. Get a trail map at an Island shop before setting out with your leashed dog. Most of the Island is wild land, with woods and undergrowth so thick you can’t cut across from one trail to another without becoming lost. The trail map published by the Monhegan Associates, showing trails, their names, their numbers, and their difficulty, is reliable, cheap, and easily available. You can view it online but really should plan on purchasing one (for a nominal fee) to carry when you hike away from the Village. You’ll be charged boat fare for your dog and are expected to dispose of its waste as in a city.

Bring your leashed pup along for a walk on the pet-friendly Boothbay Harbor Footbridge, a historical landmark in Boothbay Harbor, ME. Enjoy the coastal air and scenic waterfront views along this wooden bridge, as well as access to nearby shopping, eateries, and green spaces.

Leashed dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Doubling Point Lighthouse in Arrowsic, ME. Established in 1898, this lighthouse on the Kennebec River features a scenic trail that is well worth a visit with your leashed pup. Please bring dog waste bags to carry out when you depart the private property and refer to their website upon arrival.

Androscoggin River Bicycle Path in Brunswick, ME invites Fido to enjoy a leashed walk while taking in scenic views. This pet-friendly paved trail goes from the Cooks Corner area to Brunswick and is about 2.6-miles long. The road is plowed and sanded in the wintertime.

Bring Fido along for a stroll through Fort Popham State Historic Site in Phippsburg, ME. Pets are not permitted on the beach or inside the fort itself, but they can enjoy the grassy outskirts of the property and take in the beautiful water views. Be sure to keep them on a leash at all times.

Damariscotta Lake State Park is a dog-friendly public area in Jefferson, ME. The centerpiece of the park is the lake itself, a large freshwater expanse of water that is popular among recreational boat users. Surrounding the lake are a few beaches and picnic areas. Pets are welcome to join their owners around the park and on the beaches, although no pets are allowed on State Park beaches between April 1 and September 30. Visitors who bring Fido are reminded to keep their pooch on a leash under six feet for the duration of their visit and to preserve the cleanliness of the water by picking up any waste that they leave behind.

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.