Lobster Buoy Campsites

Lobster Buoy Campsites in South Thomaston, Maine, offers classic Maine waterfront charm with dog-friendly rules you won't find at every campsite.

Lobster Buoy Campsites Dog-Friendly Details

The Lobster Buoy campgrounds are intimate and primitive, like it's your own private beach oasis. With 30 sites and 400 yards of shoreline, each campsite is within sprinting distance of the beach. The site is open from mid-May through mid-October.

The campgrounds are dog-friendly to an extent. One dog is allowed per campsite, not per person camping. Dogs can never be off-leash outside or left unattended at any time. Anyone walking or handling a dog must be an adult capable of controlling them; children are not allowed to handle leashes in the campsites.

Don't let a dog become a nuisance, as it just takes one barking complaint to risk losing your campsite spot.

It's just not just common courtesy, but also the rules of this campsite to bag and dispose of pet waste immediately.

Lobster Buoy Campsites Dog-Friendly Amenities

This is a great place for people who want to spend quality quiet time with their pets on the shore without the massive summer crowds in Maine. You'll bring all your own supplies and amenities, so pack a suitcase for your pet with the following:

• Waste bags
• Drinking bowl
• Bottled water
• Towels
• Cleaning wipes
• Tweezers/Alcohol/Cotton ball (to remove ticks)
• Favorite toys that keep them busy and not barking

Sniff out seashells or driftwood on the beach and enjoy the majestic sunrise or sunset from the comfort of a waterside campsite. This is an experience your dog will dream about for years to come.

Is Lobster Buoy Campsites Safe for Dogs?

We love their firm but not too strict policy regarding dogs.

"Every year fewer campgrounds are allowing dogs. Please help us continue to welcome your family pet."

The leash policy might frustrate some owners who have pets under voice control, but it's pretty standard for Maine campsites to have this rule for the safety, liability, and enjoyment of other campers who might not love dogs as much as you do.

With the seasonal hours, there are fewer risks of hypothermia, but the water is still going to be cold on a hot summer day. Make sure they have a place in the shade for the hottest of summer days, and watch where they walk to avoid hot pavement, sand, or beach. If it is too hot for your bare feet, it's too hot for their paws.

Ask if there are any water quality issues when you arrive, just to be safe.

Parking at Lobster Buoy Campsites

You'll have parking at your campsites and will get that specific information when you make your reservation.

What's Near Lobster Buoy Campsites?

Trails from the Georges River Land Trust are nearby, and you can search for the one that suits the travel adventures of your and your dogs. Ask about seasonal restrictions during netting seasons, as the main goal is to preserve the natural habitat and not disturb it. With so many to choose from, it's hard to find one that doesn't fit.

Lobster Buoy Campsites Dog-Friendly Beach Rating: B