Maine — Parks & Pets Guide

Maine has 48 state parks ranging from coastal beaches to inland forests and mountain summits. This guide covers the most-visited parks, pet policies, and what makes Maine’s park system distinctive.

What Makes Maine’s Parks Special

Maine’s state parks are operated by the Bureau of Parks and Lands. Most allow leashed pets, and the system spans coastal, mountain, and forest ecosystems within a few hours’ drive of one another.

Featured Parks

Detailed guides for Maine’s most popular parks are linked below. Each includes trail information, camping details, pet policies, and visitor tips.

Featured Parks in Maine

• Baxter State Park: Trails, Camping, and Visitor Guide

  Complete guide to Baxter State Park in Maine, home to Mount Katahdin, including hiking trails, backcountry camping, and visitor information.

• Camden Hills State Park: Trails, Camping, and Visitor Guide

  Complete guide to Camden Hills State Park in Maine, including Mount Battie, hiking trails, camping, and pet policies.

• Crescent Beach State Park: Beach, Trails, and Visitor Guide

  Complete guide to Crescent Beach State Park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine — sandy beach, picnic areas, walking trails, and visitor information.

• Popham Beach State Park: Beach, Tides, and Visitor Guide

  Complete guide to Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg, Maine — three miles of sandy beach, dramatic tides, and visitor information.

• Sebago Lake State Park: Lake, Camping, and Visitor Guide

  Complete guide to Sebago Lake State Park in Maine, with sandy beaches, full-service camping, and Maine's second-largest lake.