Category Archives: Dog Beaches

Dog Beach Rules for NH and Maine

Please see 2022 post for 2022 UPDATED DOG RULES. Updated May 2021: Before heading out for a day of sand and surf, be sure to know the dog beach rules! Here is a list of Dog Friendly Beaches, with the dates and times dogs are allowed on beaches in New Hampshire and Maine during the […]

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New Dog Beach Ordinance in Saco, Maine

Listen up pups! There has been a major change to the dog beach rules at Bay View Beach, Kinney Shores, and Camp Ellis in Saco, Maine. Dogs will continued to be allowed. However, dogs need to be leashed and under control of their responsible handler from April 1st to September 30th on beaches in Saco […]

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Fall Dog Friendly Beaches in NH and Maine

Now that Labor Day Weekend has come and gone, the best is yet to come for dogs! Here is a list of Dog Friendly Beaches in New Hampshire and Maine, with the dates and times dogs are allowed during the fall off-season.  For more details including parking information, best time to visit, photos and more, […]

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A Friendly Reminder to Dogs

Dogs gather around.  We need to talk.  We’ve all been there.  You’re enjoying a great day at the beach or on a trail, when all of a sudden that dog shows up and ruins it for everyone.  Maybe he’s running with reckless abandon off-leash, or perhaps she’s a bit too friendly when greeting fellow weekend warriors, or […]

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New Hampshire and Maine Dog Beaches

Don’t get caught with your head in the sand this summer! Here is a list of Dog Friendly Beaches, with the dates and times dogs are allowed on beaches in New Hampshire and Maine during the Summer Season.  For more details including parking information, best time to visit, photos and more, please click on the […]

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Get Outside Challenge 2019

We double dog dare you to take our Living with a Golden Get Outside Challenge! We have reviewed 106 Dog Friendly Places, and challenge YOU to go visit them all too! That’s just two hikes a week, with two to spare. Or you can spread it out to one hike a year for two years! […]

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Sandy Point Beach, Stockton Springs, ME

Sandy Point Beach Park and Trails in Stockton Springs, Maine is a dog friendly romp through maritime history.  Consisting of approximately 100 acres, this park has a long stretch of sandy beach, as well as almost two miles of trails through fields, woodlands and marsh.  Located on French’s Point where the Penobscot River enters Penobscot […]

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Sea to Summit Dogs Day Out

Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy the many dog friendly places that New England has to offer.  From sea to summit, here are a few of our favorite places to spend the day with our dogs.  To plan your next dog day out, including directions, parking, current weather and more, please […]

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NH and Maine Dog Friendly Beaches

Looking for a Dog Friendly Beach?  Here is a quick reference on the dates and times dogs are allowed on beaches in New Hampshire and Maine during the Summer Season.  For more details including parking information, best time to visit, weather forecast, photos and more, please click on the highlighted name.  Want more recommendations for […]

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