Dog-Friendly Activities Near Owls Head Lighthouse, ME, US

Beech Hill Preserve in Rockport, ME, is a dog-friendly 295-acre nature preserve offering scenic hiking trails, birding, snowshoeing, and panoramic views of Penobscot Bay and the surrounding mountains. The preserve features an historic stone hut and blueberry fields. Dogs are permitted on the trails but must be leashed and picked up after. Dogs aren't permitted at certain special events.

Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse is a pet-friendly attraction in Rockland, ME. This historic lighthouse complex at the end of the Rockland Breakwater is a popular place to take your pooch for a walk. Replacing a light station at Jameson Point, the light was established in 1902, about two years after completion of the breakwater. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Sea Hag Cider in Rockport, ME, is a dog-friendly cider bar where pups and their people can relax together. Sip on one of seven rotating ciders inside the cozy tasting room or out in the spacious outdoor area. Pair your drink with tasty bites from visiting food trucks that stop by regularly.

Thomaston Dog Park is a 3-acre pet-friendly fenced area in Thomaston, ME. Visitors and their furry companions will find toys, tunnels and obstacles, pet waste stations, water bowls and benches.

Birch Point State Park is a dog-friendly spot in Owls Head, ME. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the 62 acres on Penobscot Bay. The park is home to a crescent-shaped sand beach which Fido is allowed to use between October 1st through March 31st. There's also a picnic area that you can enjoy with your pup, as long as they are on a leash under six feet and owners clean up after them.

Owls Head State Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Owls Head, ME. It's home to lots of interesting landmarks, including the main attraction: a stunning lighthouse constructed in 1852. Dogs aren't permitted in the lighthouse, but there's green space near the parking lot for them to walk. The rocky beach is also available to dogs and their owners between April 1st and September 30th. Just keep them on a leash under six feet.