Bakeman Beach in Brooksville is at the far end of the peninsula, facing Penobscot Bay. This beach is now protected forever as a family and pet-friendly location in the community.
Bakeman Beach Dog-Friendly Details
Brooksville and the Maine Coast Heritage Trust are dedicated to preserving shoreline access to the public, especially as larger battles brew in state courts about public vs. private ownership of beaches along the Maine coastline.
Since Brooksville owns the land, it follows the dog ordinance guidelines for the town. No seasonal or hourly restrictions are in place for dog access, but dogs must be "under control" at all times. That means either on a leash or under voice control. Some owners might not fully understand what voice control means—your dog should immediately come when called and be able to hold a heel position, even when overstimulated.
NOTE: We strongly recommend contacting the town manager or animal control officer to confirm the dog access rules are still in place before you visit.
You won't find any amenities here other than the beach, so bring your own pet waste bags, drinking water, towels, etc. No public restrooms are available. Should a human need to "go" while they're visiting, you are responsible for bagging up that waste as well and carrying it with you, just like dog waste.
Is Bakeman Beach Safe for Dogs?
Bakeman Beach is in a secluded cove with a slow grade of sand into the water. It is best visited at low tide (or as the tide is lowering) because high tide with gobble up most of the beach. In fact, high tide can actually flood the beach and the road that runs parallel to it.
Weir Cove Road, which skirts the edge of Bakeman Beach and separates it from a marsh, is already frequently littered with beach sand, seaweed, and other tide-swept materials and occasionally is partially underwater at high tide. The beach, or even the ocean, eventually will reclaim the road. -Â Town of Brooksville Comprehensive Plan
The beach is a mix of small, medium, and large rocks mixed with coarse sand. Some rocks can be sharp, so do regular paw pad checks.
Don't let your dog drink saltwater, as it can cause digestion issues and diarrhea.
There are no lifeguards at this beach, even in summer.
Parking at Bakeman Beach
Bakeman Beach has seven parking spots, so get there early. Parking is free and on a first-come, first-served basis.
What's Near Bakeman Beach?
The Maine Coast Heritage Trust has several dog-friendly locations on this peninsula and across Penobscot Bay. The much larger Holbrook Island Sanctuary is dog-friendly, with plenty of beach access points, but dogs must be on a leash.
Bakeman Beach Dog-Friendly Beach Rating: A
