Maine has a lot of similar names when it comes to beaches and locations, and Lamoine Beach Park is one of them. This information is about the Lamoine town-owned park, not Lamoine State Park (which also has a beach). In any event, both are dog-friendly to an extent.
This beach is also a great escape from the growing crowds of nearby Acadia National Park.
Lamoine Beach Park Dog-Friendly Details
The town of Lamoine's park ordinance keeps it pretty simple here—dogs are allowed on the beach any time of year as long as they are on a leash. You must also pick up after your pets and properly dispose of waste. That means don't bag it and drop it for someone else to pick up.
Lamoine Beach Park Dog-Friendly Amenities
The stretch of beach here runs about 525 yards before it touches private property. Bring your own pet waste bags. Trash cans are provided near the beach entrance and parking area. This is a sandy beach, but expect a mix of rocks and potentially sharp shells.
Restrooms aren't available, but there might be portable toilets added by the time you get there. You'll need to bring your own drinking water since dogs can get very sick drinking saltwater.
Is Lamoine Beach Park Safe for Dogs?
You want to keep your dog from eating or playing with the seaweed on the beach. Ingestion can cause saltwater health issues.
Know the tide schedules and check the water quality in the summer before you go. Winter dog visits should come with knowledge of hypothermia signs and how to warm up the dog after swimming in cold water.
Parking at Lamoine Beach Park
The free parking lot is at the end of Lamoine Beach Road. In case you're visiting there during a snow or rain event, please be warned that if you miss the turn to the parking lot, you'll go right into the bay. There are no barriers stopping a car from this happening, likely to allow boats to launch from the same location.
Lamoine Beach Park Dog-Friendly Beach Rating: B
