Dog beach · Old Orchard Beach, ME

Dogs at Old Orchard Beach

Can I bring my dog, and where on the sand?
Limited access

Yes, with strict summer hours, dogs are barred from the beach 9am-5pm between May 15 and Labor Day.

Off-leash allowed 6-9am in summer; on-leash (12-ft max) 5pm-dusk in summer; allowed all day, on-leash, the rest of the year (day after Labor Day through May 14).

Where dogs can go

Off-leash allowed 6-9am in summer; on-leash (12-ft max) 5pm-dusk in summer; allowed all day, on-leash, the rest of the year (day after Labor Day through May 14).

Where or when dogs are not allowed

Beach closed to dogs 9am-5pm from May 15 through Labor Day; dogs must stay 100 ft from posted plover nesting areas.

Leash and beach rules

12-foot max leash length May 15-Labor Day; pooper-scooper ordinance enforced; town dog park at Memorial Park as an alternative.

Service animals

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.

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Last verified 2026-07-09

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Old Orchard Beach?

Yes, with strict summer hours, dogs are barred from the beach 9am-5pm between May 15 and Labor Day. Off-leash allowed 6-9am in summer; on-leash (12-ft max) 5pm-dusk in summer; allowed all day, on-leash, the rest of the year (day after Labor Day through May 14).

What is the dog rule at Old Orchard Beach?

12-foot max leash length May 15-Labor Day; pooper-scooper ordinance enforced; town dog park at Memorial Park as an alternative.

When are dogs not allowed at Old Orchard Beach?

Beach closed to dogs 9am-5pm from May 15 through Labor Day; dogs must stay 100 ft from posted plover nesting areas.

Are service animals allowed at Old Orchard Beach?

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.