Dog-Friendly Activities in Gardiner, ME

Bring Fido for fun and exercise at the Gardiner Dog Park in Gardiner, ME. This fenced, off-leash park was built and maintained by community members. The park is located between the Krueger dam and D.H. Motors on Water Street. All well-behaved dogs welcome.

The Gardiner Landing trail in Gardiner, ME is dog friendly. This riverfront walking trail will give you beautiful views of the Kennebec River, and also take you through nearby woods. Restrooms and picnic tables are available along the path. Please keep Fido leashed during your visit.

Fido can join you for a relaxing round of golf at Belgrade Lakes Golf Club in Belgrade Lakes, ME. Enjoy the pet-friendly landscape and award-winning layout as you golf on this public course alongside your best furry friend.

Absolem Cider Company is a pet-friendly cidery in beautiful Winthrop, ME. Hang out with Fido on the spacious farm while you try housemade ciders and wines, guest beers, or handcrafted cocktails. Tables are available inside, on the deck, or on the grassy lawn. Lights snacks are sold at the bar, and food trucks are usually on site on the weekends. Be mindful that chickens roam the property.

Clough Point Preserve within Westport Island in Wiscasset, ME, is a small but beautiful dog-friendly spot featuring forested trails, vernal pools and scenic views of the Sheepscot River. Trails range from easy to moderate, making it a peaceful place for a walk with your leashed pup.

Olive Pit Brewing Company welcomes you and Fido to stop in for a refreshing beer in Lisbon Falls, ME. Self proclaimed "beer loving animal people", staff at this female-owned brewery donate a potion of their proceeds to an animal rescue organization each month and even named the establishment after the owners' beloved Pit bull, Olive Roo. Nobody likes drinking alone so your best friend is invited to sit beside a stool at the bar while you sample a pint of 'Wagworthy' Fruit Hefeweizen or 'Star Carr' English Nut Brown. From fruity to sour, light to dark, mild to hoppy, Olive Pit Brewing is on a mission to provide a full spectrum of beers to quench your thirst and satisfy your taste buds.

Glidden Point Oyster Farms is a dog-friendly business in Edgecomb, ME. Located at a beautiful site along the Damariscotta River, Fido may join you on a tour of the oyster farm operations. After the tour, your canine companion can join you at an outdoor table to sample a plate of Glidden Point's oysters.

Vaughan Woods is a pet-friendly nature preserve in Hallowell, ME. Bring Fido along for a walk outside on the Corniche Loop Trail, Brook Trail, or Rice Pines Trail, varying in difficulty and distances from 0.5 miles to 2 miles. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after.

Bring Fido out for a day at Augusta Dog Park, an off-leash area donated by The Rotary Club of Augusta ME. The fully fenced green space allows your pup to run, play, and socialize with other dogs! It is located at Mill Park, on the north end of Water Street. Amenities include free parking, picnic tables, kiddie pools, water access, and waste stations.

The Maine Coast Book Shop & Cafe is the oldest bookstore in the state, and it is located in Damariscotta, ME. Bring Fido along to this pet-friendly store while you shop for books, games, toys, cards and gifts. There are tables outside the entrance so you can enjoy your purchase while your dog greets people on the sidewalk.

Bath Ale Works is a dog-friendly taproom off Rte 1 in Wiscasset, ME. Fido is welcome to join you inside or outdoors while you enjoy a beverage. They offer various taps ranging from IPAs, porters, ales and more. A small food menu is also available.

Fido is welcome to join you for a hike at the pet-friendly Vassalboro Wildlife Habitat in Vassalboro, ME. This area features two hiking trails, as well as opportunities for nature observation, fishing, and cross-country skiing. Dogs must be leashed or under voice command. Please clean up after your pets.

Thorne Head Preserve in Bath, ME, is a pet-friendly coastal nature area featuring scenic trails through forests, wetlands and shoreline habitats. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the peaceful preserve alongside their owners, enjoying wildlife, picnic spots and beautiful vistas of the Kennebec River.

Ækeir Brewing Tasting Room in Wiscasset, ME, is a dog-friendly brewery where pups are welcomed with fresh water and a friendly atmosphere. Guests can enjoy house-made beers, acoustic music, oyster pop-ups, comedy shows and open mics in a relaxed setting. The air-conditioned tasting room offers a comfortable place to unwind with your four-legged companion while keeping pets off the furniture.

The Kennebec River Rail Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Hallowell! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Kennebec River Rail Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Bring Fido for a hike at the pet-friendly Mt Pisgah Conservation Area Trail in Winthrop, ME. It's a popular hiking loop, made up of the .7-mile Tower Trail and 1.3-mile Blueberry Trail, providing access to a fire tower at the top of Mount Pisgah. The tower offers a panoramic view reaching from the Camden Hills in the East to New Hampshire's Mount Washington in the West. Dogs must be leashed on the trails.