Maine

MAINE DOG-FRIENDLY HIKES

Abbott MountainShapleigh, ME1,078′
Acadia MountainMount Desert, ME681′
Adams MountainStoneham, ME1,690′
Albany MountainAlbany, ME1,930′
Bald MountainRangeley, ME2,470′
Bald MountainWoodstock, ME1,692′
Bald MountainDedham, ME1,261′
Bald MountainCamden, ME1,280′
Bald Pate MountainBridgton, ME1,150′
Bald PeakMount Desert, ME971′
Bald Rock MountainCamden, ME1,100′
Baldpate Mountain – East PeakGrafton, ME3,780′
Baldpate Mountain – West PeakGrafton, ME3,662′
Barker MountainNewry, ME2,594′
Beech HillRockport, ME533′
Beech MountainMount Desert, ME839′
Big Bald PeakDenmark, ME1,932′
Big Spencer MountainT2 R3 Wels, ME3,206′
Big Squaw MountainT2 R6, ME3,196′
Bigelow Mountain (Avery Peak)Dead River, ME4,088′
Bigelow Mountain (South Horn)Wyman, ME3,805′
Bigelow Mountain (West Peak)Dead River, ME4,145′
Black MountainRumford, ME2,350′
Blue HillBlue Hill, ME934′
Blueberry MountainStoneham, ME1,781′
Bond MountainNewfield, ME941′
Boundary Bald MountainBald Mountain, ME3,640′
Boundary PeakOxbow, ME3,855′
Burnt HillCarrabasset Valley, ME3,609′
Burnt Meadow MountainBrownfield, ME1,575′
Burnt MountainNesourdnahunk, ME1,793′
Butters MountainMason, ME2,246′
Cadillac MountainBar Harbor, ME1,530′
Caribou MountainT1 R7, ME3,650′
Caribou MountainMason, ME2,840′
Cedar Swamp MountainMount Desert, ME942′
Champlain MountainBar Harbor, ME1,058′
Coburn MountainUpper Enchanted, ME3,717′
Conners NubbleBar Harbor, ME591′
Crocker MountainCarrabasset Valley, ME4,228′
Day MountainMount Desert, ME583′
Deer HillStow, ME1,367′
Dorr MountainBar Harbor, ME1,270′
Doubletop MountainT3 R10, ME3,489′
Douglas MountainSebago, ME1,382′
Durgin MountainMason, ME2,404′
Eagles CragMount Desert, ME702′
East Kennebago MountainTim Pond, ME3,791′
East Royce MountainBatchelder’s Grant, ME3,114′
Elephant MountainTownship C, ME3,772′
Elliot MountainMount Desert, ME456′
Flying MountainSouthwest Harbor, ME284′
Fort MountainT6 R10, ME3,867′
French MountainRome, ME716′
Gilmore PeakMount Desert, ME1,030′
Goose Eye MountainRiley, ME3,870′
Gorham MountainBar Harbor, ME525′
Great HillBar Harbor, ME552′
Great Pond MountainOrland, ME1,030′
Hawk MountainWaterford, ME1,061′
Jackson MountainNorth of Weld, ME3,568′
Jockey CapFryeburg, ME600′
Kennebago DivideSeven Ponds, ME3,775′
Kibby MountainT2 R7, ME3,654′
Little Deer HillStow, ME1,090′
Little Jackson MountainNorth of Weld, ME3,470′
Lord HillStoneham, ME1,257′
Low Aziscohos MountainLincoln Plantation, ME3,190′
Mahoosuc ArmGrafton, ME3,765′
Mansell MountainMount Desert, ME949′
Morrison HillFarmington, ME712′
Moxie MountainCaratunk, ME2,930′
Mt. AbrahamMt. Abraham, ME4,050′
Mt. AbramGreenwood, ME1,990′
Mt. AgamenticusYork, ME691′
Mt. BattieCamden, ME800′
Mt. BlueAvon, ME3,187′
Mt. CarloRiley, ME3,565′
Mt. CoeT3 R10, ME3,795′
Mt. CutlerHiram, ME1,232′
Mt. Katahdin (Baxter Peak)Mt. Katahdin, ME5,267′
Mt. Katahdin (Chimney Peak)Mt. Katahdin, ME4,910′
Mt. Katahdin (Hamlin Peak)Mt. Katahdin, ME4,756′
Mt. Katahdin (Pamola)Mt. Katahdin, ME4,919′
Mt. Katahdin (South Peak)Mt. Katahdin, ME5,240′
Mt. MegunticookCamden, ME1,385′
Mt. PhillipRome, ME755′
Mt. RedingtonRedington, ME4,010′
Mt. Tire’mWaterford, ME1,104′
Mt. TomFryeburg, ME1,073′
Mt. WillNewry, ME1,726′
North BrotherT6 R10, ME4,151′
North BubbleMount Desert, ME872′
Norumbega MountainMount Desert, ME852′
Observatory MountainLincoln Plantation, ME2,530′
Old Speck MountainGrafton, ME4,180′
Ossipee HillWaterboro, ME1,058′
Parkman MountainMount Desert, ME941′
Peary MountainBrownfield, ME958′
Pemetic MountainBar Harbor, ME1,247′
Penobscot MountainMount Desert, ME1,196′
Picket MountainNewfield, ME850′
Pine HillLovell, ME1,250′
Pleasant MountainDenmark, ME2,006′
Province MountainNewfield, ME1,176′
Ragged MountainCamden, ME1,310′
Randall MountainParsonsfield, ME1,110′
Rattlesnake MountainCasco, ME1,035′
Red Rock MountainMason, ME2,141′
Round MountainAlbany, ME1,827′
Sabattus MountainLovell, ME1,253′
Saddleback MountainSandy River, ME4,116′
Saddleback Mountain – The HornMadrid, ME4,041′
Sargent MountainMount Desert, ME1,373′
Sawyer MountainLimington, ME1,200′
Schoodic MountainT9SD, ME1,069′
Snow MountainAlder Stream, ME3,960′
Snow MountainUpper Cupsuptic, ME3,784′
South BrotherT3 R10, ME3,970′
South BubbleMount Desert, ME768′
South Crocker MountainCarrabasset Valley, ME4,050′
South Turner MountainMt. Katahdin, ME3,122′
Spaulding MountainMt. Abraham, ME4,010′
Speckled MountainStoneham, ME2,906′
Speckled MountainPeru, ME2,183′
Spruce HillBatchelder’s Grant, ME2,500′
St. Sauveur MountainMount Desert, ME690′
Starks MountainFryeburg, ME1,037′
Stone MountainBrownfield, ME1,624′
Streaked MountainHebron, ME1,770′
Sugarloaf MountainCarrabassett Valley, ME4,250′
Sunday River WhitecapNewry, ME3,335′
The BeehiveBar Harbor, ME540′
The OwlT3 R10, ME3,736′
The RoostBatchelder’s Grant, ME1,374′
Trout Brook MountainT6 R9, ME1,767′
Tumbledown MountainNorth of Weld, ME3,090′
Tumbledown Mountain – West PeakNorth of Weld, ME3,068′
Tunk MountainT10SD, ME1,157′
White Cap MountainSeven Ponds, ME3,856′
Whitecap MountainRumford, ME2,214′
Wiggin MountainParsonsfield, ME1,305′

MAINE DOG-FRIENDLY BEACHES

Dogs are not allowed on state beaches and you will have to wait until the off-season to take advantage of most of the town beaches.

Recommended Dog-Friendly Beaches
York Harbor Beach.  A big, convenient parking lot next to a wide sand beach in a sheltered cove.  You have to arrive early or come late in the summer but your dog can play here under voice control.
Old Orchard Beach.  A classic resort beach with plenty of white sand and a long fishing pier. No dogs allowed on the beach mid-day during the summer but you don’t have to get off the beach until 10:00 a.m.
Drakes Island Beach.  Wells is a dog-friendly place with several beaches. Drakes Island is a wonderful, secluded choice.

Downeast/Acadia

Bar Harbor – Acadia National Park
NO DOGS ON BEACH BUT ALLOWED ON TRAILS

Boothbay Harbor – Barrett Park
LEASHED DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH

Grimes Cove Beach
LEASHED DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH

Castine – Back Shore Beach
DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH UNDER VOICE CONTROL OR ON A LEASH 

Dennysville – Cobscook Bay State Park
NO DOGS ON BEACH

Eastport – Shackford Head State Park
NO DOGS ON BEACH

Lamoine – Lamoine Beach
LEASHED DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH

Lubec – Quoddy Head State Park
DOGS ALLOWED ON CARRYING PLACE COVE BEACH OUTSIDE PARK

Rogue Bluffs – Rogue Bluffs State Park
NO DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH

Seal Harbor – Town Beach
DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH OCTOBER 15 TO MAY 15

Stockton Springs – Sandy Point Beach
DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH

Midcoast

Brunswick – Thomas Point Beach
NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE BEACH DURING EVENTS

Georgetown
Reid State Park
NO DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH

Owls Head – Birch Point State Park
NO DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH

Phippsburg – Popham Beach State Park
NO DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH

Town Beach
DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH

Richmond – Peacock Beach State Park
NO DOGS ON BEACH

Greater Portland

Cape Elizabeth – Crescent Beach State Park
NO DOGS ON BEACH

Portland – East End Beach
CAN BE UNDER VOICE CONTROL FROM DAY AFTER LABOR DAY TO DAY BEFORE MEMORIAL DAY; NO DOGS IN SUMMER

Scarborough – Ferry Beach State Park
NO DOGS ON BEACH

Higgins Beach
DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH EXCEPT MID-DAY DURING THE SUMMER

Pine Point Beach
DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH EXCEPT MID-DAY DURING THE SUMMER

Scarborough Beach State Park
NO DOGS ON BEACH

Western Beach
DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH EXCEPT MID-DAY DURING THE SUMMER

South Portland – Willard Beach
DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH FROM OCTOBER THROUGH APRIL AND MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER BETWEEN 6 AM AND 9 AM

Southern Coast

Biddeford – Beach Avenue
LEASHED DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH EXCEPT DURING THE HOURS BETWEEN 9 AM AND 8 PM FROM MAY 25 TO SEPTEMBER 15

Biddeford Pool
LEASHED DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH EXCEPT DURING THE HOURS BETWEEN 9 AM AND 8 PM FROM MAY 25 TO SEPTEMBER 15

Fortunes Rocks Beach
LEASHED DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH EXCEPT DURING THE HOURS BETWEEN 9 AM AND 8 PM FROM MAY 25 TO SEPTEMBER 15

Hills Beach
LEASHED DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH EXCEPT DURING THE HOURS BETWEEN 9 AM AND 8 PM FROM MAY 25 TO SEPTEMBER 15

Rotary Beach Park
LEASHED DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH EXCEPT DURING THE HOURS BETWEEN 9 AM AND 8 PM FROM MAY 25 TO SEPTEMBER 15

Kennebunk
Gooch’s Beach
FROM THE DAY FOLLOWING LABOR DAY UNTIL JUNE 15 DOGS ALLOWED ANYTIME; OTHERWISE DOGS NOT ALLOWED ON BEACH BETWEEN 9 AM AND 5 PM

Middle Beach
FROM THE DAY FOLLOWING LABOR DAY UNTIL JUNE 15 DOGS ALLOWED ANYTIME; OTHERWISE DOGS NOT ALLOWED ON BEACH BETWEEN 9 AM AND 5 PM

Mother’s Beach
FROM THE DAY FOLLOWING LABOR DAY UNTIL JUNE 15 DOGS ALLOWED ANYTIME; OTHERWISE DOGS NOT ALLOWED ON BEACH BETWEEN 9 AM AND 5 PM

Parson’s Beach
FROM THE DAY FOLLOWING LABOR DAY UNTIL JUNE 15 DOGS ALLOWED ANYTIME; OTHERWISE DOGS NOT ALLOWED ON BEACH BETWEEN 9 AM AND 5 PM

Kennebunkport
Arundel Beach
FROM THE DAY FOLLOWING LABOR DAY UNTIL JUNE 15 DOGS ALLOWED ANYTIME; OTHERWISE DOGS NOT ALLOWED ON BEACH BETWEEN 9 AM AND 5 PM

Cleaves Cove Beach
FROM THE DAY FOLLOWING LABOR DAY UNTIL JUNE 15 DOGS ALLOWED ANYTIME; OTHERWISE DOGS NOT ALLOWED ON BEACH BETWEEN 9 AM AND 5 PM

Colony Beach
FROM THE DAY FOLLOWING LABOR DAY UNTIL JUNE 15 DOGS ALLOWED ANYTIME; OTHERWISE DOGS NOT ALLOWED ON BEACH BETWEEN 9 AM AND 5 PM

Goose Rocks Beach
FROM THE DAY FOLLOWING LABOR DAY UNTIL JUNE 15 DOGS ALLOWED ANYTIME; OTHERWISE DOGS NOT ALLOWED ON BEACH BETWEEN 9 AM AND 5 PM

Kittery
Fort Foster Park
DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH

Seapoint Beach
DOGS ALLOWED BEFORE 10 AM AND AFTER 5 PM

Ogunquit
Foot Bridge Beach
NO DOGS MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 15

Moody Beach
NO DOGS MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 15

Ogunquit Beach
NO DOGS MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 15

Old Orchard Beach
DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON THE BEACH ANYTIME EXCEPT MEMORIAL DAY TO LABOR DAY FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM

Saco
Bayview Beach
LEASHED DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH

Wells
Drakes Island Beach
FROM 6/16 TO 9/15 NO DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM; BEFORE 8 AM AND AFTER 6 PM UNDER CHARGE OF RESPONSIBLE PERSON; ANYTIME FROM 9/16 TO 6/15

Wells Beach
FROM 6/16 TO 9/15 NO DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM; BEFORE 8 AM AND AFTER 6 PM UNDER CHARGE OF RESPONSIBLE PERSON; ANYTIME FROM 9/16 TO 6/15

York – Cape Neddick Beach
YES! DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH

Harbor Beach
IN SUMMER NO DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM; ANYTIME OFF-SEASON

Long Sands Beach
IN SUMMER NO DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM; ANYTIME OFF-SEASON

Short Sands Beach
IN SUMMER NO DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACH FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM; ANYTIME OFF-SEASON

Dog Friendly Maine Breweries

BreweryTownDog Friendly?Additional Info
Airline Brewing Co.AmherstYesTasting room
Gritty McDuff’s Brewing CoAuburn, Freeport, Portland
Cushnoc Brewing CoAugustaYes but…Outside only
Bangor Brew CoBangorYes but…Outside only
Black Bear BrewingBangorNo
Geaghan Brothers Brewing CoBangorYes but…Outdoor only at tasting room in Brewer
Sea Dog Brewing CoBangorNoRestaurant
Two Feet BrewingBangorYes but…Outside only during the summer
Atlantic Brewing Co.Bar HarborYes but…Outdoor patio only
Maine Coast Brewing CoBar HarborNoBrewpub- Jack Russell’s Steakhouse and Brewpub
Belfast Bay Brewing CoBelfastN/ANo dogs, no tours, no tastings
Marshall Wharf Brewing CoBelfastYes but…Outside only
Corner Point Brewing CompanyBerwickYes but…Outside only
Sunday River Brewing CoBethelNoRestaurant
Banded Brewing Co.BiddefordNo
Blaze Brewing CompanyBiddefordYesAll locations are dog friendly
Dirigo Brewing CoBiddefordYesClosing Sept 14, 2019
Nuts & Bolts BrewingBiddefordYes
Deep Water Brewing at the VineryBlue HillNoBrewpub
Boothbay Craft BreweryBoothbayYes but…In the taphouse
Footbridge BreweryBoothbay HarborYes but…Outside
Blank Canvas BreweryBrewerNo
Mason’s Brewery CoBrewer
Black Pug BrewingBrunswickYes but…Outside
Flight Deck Brewing CoBrunswickYes
The Bag & KettleCarrabassett ValleyNoRestaurant
Airline Brewing Co.EllsworthNoPub
Fogtown Brewing CoEllsworthYes but…Outdoor patio only
Tumbledown BrewingFarmingtonYes but…Outside only, tap room is very small
Maine Beer CoFreeportYesInside and outside
Stars & Stripes BrewingFreeportYes but…Outside only
Saco River BreweryFryeburgNoPolicy has changed
Bateau BrewingGardinerYes but…Outside only at present due to Covid
Sebago Brewing CoGorham?Brewpub
Liberal Cup Public House & BreweryHallowellNoBrewpub
Kennebunkport BreweryKennebunkNo
Definitive BrewingKitteryYes but…Outside only
Tributary Brewing CoKitteryNoNot at present
Woodland Farms BreweryKitteryYes
Baxter Brewing CoLewistonYes but…Outside only **new facility soon-restaurant only, no dogs inside or outside**
Bear Bones BeerLewistonYes
Lake St George Brewing CoLibertyYesOutdoors
Liberty Craft BrewingLibertyYes but…One table near parking lot only
Gneiss Brewing CoLimerickYes but…Outside only
Andy’s Brew PubLincolnvilleNoBrewpub
Lubec Brewing CoLubecYes
Funky Bow BreweryLymanYesLooks like they have a ‘no leash’ policy…water bowls available
Bissell BrothersMiloYes
Monhegan Brewing CoMonhegan Island
Grateful Grain Brewing CoMonmouthYes but…Outside yes, Inside- depends on how busy it is, small tap room
Brays Brewing CoNaplesNoFood will be served
Oxbow Brewing CoNewcastleYes18 acres and wooded trails out back and picnic tables
Norway Brewing CoNorwayYes but…Outdoor beer garden only
Black Bear MicrobreweryOronoNo
Marsh Island BrewingOronoYes but…Outside only
Orono Brewing CoOronoYes but…Main Street location only and outdoor patio only, not allowed in any of their breweries
Allagash Brewing Co.PortlandYes but…Outside only, leashes, collars and treats available for purchase
Austin Street BreweryPortlandYesWater bowls and treats available
Batson River Brewing & DistilleryPortlandYes
Battery SteelePortlandYesWater available via disposable cups
Bissell BrothersPortlandNo
Brewery ExtravaPortlandYes but…Outdoor patio only
Bunker Brewing CoPortlandYes but…Outdoor patio only
Definitive BrewingPortlandYesWater bowl available
Fore Points Marina Bar (not a brewery)PortlandYes
Foundation Brewing CoPortlandYesOutdoor patio only, water bowls available, free treats, leashes, collars and bowls available for purchase
Geary Brewing CoPortland
Goodfire Brewing CoPortlandYes but…Outside only
Liquid Riot Bottling CoPortlandNo
Lone Pine Brewing CoPortlandNoService dogs only
Oxbow Blending & BottlingPortlandYes but…Outdoor patio only
Peak Organic Brewing CoPortlandNANo tours/tastes/pours
Rising Tide Brewing CoPortlandYes but…Outdoor patio only
Sebago Brewing CoPortlandYes but…Outdoor patio only, water bowls available
Shipyard Brewing CoPortlandNo
Urband Farm FermentoryPortlandYes
Portersfield Cider (Cider only)PownelYes but…outside only
Rock Harbor Pub & BreweryRocklandNoBrewpub
Barreled SoulsSacoNoNo longer allowed
Run of the Mill Public House & BrewerySacoNoBrewpub
Nonesuch River Brewing CoScarboroughNoRestaurant
Strong Brewing CoSedgwickYes
Bigelow Brewing Co.Skowhegan
Oak Pond Brewing CoSkowheganNo
Fore River Brewing CoSouth PortlandYes but…Outside only
Foulmouthed BrewingSouth PortlandNo
Island Dog BrewerySouth PortlandYes but…Service dogs only inside, others welcome on the outdoor patio
Sea Dog Brewing CoSouth PortlandNoRestaurant
Kennebec River BreweryThe ForksNoNot in main lodge or restaurant and brewery, allowed on resort and in stand-alone cabins
Sea Dog Brewing CoTopshamNoRestaurant
Simplicity Brewing CoWarrenYes
Xota BrewingWaterboroYes but…Outside only, non retractable leashes only
Hidden Cove BreweryWellsNo
Mast Landing Brewing CoWestbrookNo
YES BrewingWestbrookNo
Sheepscot Valley Brewing CoWhitefieldNo
Penobscot Bay Brewing / Winterport WineryWinterportYes
SoMe Brewing CoYorkYesInside and out
York Beach Beer CompanyYorkYes but…Outside, water bowls available