Tag Archives: Maine Dog Beaches

Pine Point Beach, Scarborough, ME

Of the three dog friendly beaches in Scarborough, Maine, Pine Point Beach at Hurd Park offers the most options for dogs, but be aware of the pipping plover restrictions.  Scarborough has very specific rules as to where dogs are allowed during the spring and summer in order to protect the endangered pipping plover shorebirds.  However, […]

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Pine Point Beach – Scarborough, ME

Of the three dog friendly beaches in Scarborough, Maine, Pine Point Beach at Hurd Park offers the most options for dogs, but be aware of the pipping plover restrictions.  Scarborough has very specific rules as to where dogs are allowed during the spring and summer in order to protect the endangered pipping plover shorebirds.  However, […]

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Ferry Beach, Scarborough, ME

Ferry Beach in Scarborough, Maine is a good off-season Dog beach.  Scarborough has very specific rules as to where Dogs are not allowed during the spring and summer in order to protect the endangered Pipping Plover shorebirds.  Therefore, during the nesting season Dogs are very limited to where they can play on this beach, especially […]

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Ferry Beach – Scarborough, ME

Ferry Beach in Scarborough, Maine is a good off-season Dog beach.  Scarborough has very specific rules as to where Dogs are not allowed during the spring and summer in order to protect the endangered Pipping Plover shorebirds.  Therefore, during the nesting season Dogs are very limited to where they can play on this beach, especially […]

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Higgins Beach, Scarborough, ME

Higgins Beach in Scarborough, Maine is a popular dog friendly beach, depending on when you visit.  Scarborough has very specific rules as to where dogs are allowed during the spring and summer in order to protect the endangered Pipping Plover shorebirds.  However, if you follow the signs and obey the rules, you’re guaranteed to have […]

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Higgins Beach – Scarborough, ME

Higgins Beach in Scarborough, Maine is a popular dog friendly beach, depending on when you visit.  Scarborough has very specific rules as to where dogs are allowed during the spring and summer in order to protect the endangered Pipping Plover shorebirds.  However, if you follow the signs and obey the rules, you’re guaranteed to have […]

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Bay View Beach, Saco, ME

UPDATE 2021: Dogs will continued to be allowed. However, dogs need to be leashed and under control of their owners from April 1st to September 30th on beaches in Saco where piping plovers or least terns are present or have traditionally nested. Previously, dogs only had to be on leash on the beach from 9 […]

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Bay View Beach – Saco, ME

UPDATE 2021: Dogs will continued to be allowed. However, dogs need to be leashed and under control of their owners from April 1st to September 30th on beaches in Saco where piping plovers or least terns are present or have traditionally nested. Previously, dogs only had to be on leash on the beach from 9 […]

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Cape Neddick Beach, York, ME

Off the beaten path of the more popular tourist destinations in York, Maine, is dog friendly Cape Neddick Beach.  Also known as Passaconaway Beach, this no frills dog friendly beach, is a popular spot for local residents.  Located at the mouth of the Cape Neddick River, the beach is small with large rock outcroppings.  At […]

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