On The Way
Bob’s Clam Hut – 315 US-1, Kittery, ME 03904. Daily 11 am – 8:30 pm. One of our favorites for lobster rolls, lobster stew, and clam tacos.
Kittery Trading Post – 301 US -1, Kittery, ME 03094. Mon – Sat: 9 am – 9 pm. Sun: 10 am – 7pm.
The Holy Donut – 194 Park Ave, Portland, ME 04102. 6:30 am – 4 pm. It’s a tradition for us! We suggest the Maine Blueberry and the Maple Bacon (drooling just thinking about it).
Staying
Seawall Campground, 668 Seawall Road, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
Campsite B23. Check in at 12 pm. Campground has no showers. Quiet Hours from 10 pm to 6 am. Check out time is before 10 am.
An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground. Acadia National Park charges the following entrance fees: $30 per vehicle, $25 per motorcycle, or $15 per person. Visitors may purchase the Acadia National Park annual pass for
Acadia is one of the most dog friendly National Parks in the United States.
Dog Friendly Hikes
Cadillac North Ridge Trail – rated moderate, 4 miles, out and back trail.
Cadillac South Ridge Trail – rated hard, 7.5 miles, loop trail.
Jesup Trail – rated easy, 2.2 miles, out and back trail.
Jesup Path – rated easy, 1 mile, loop trail.
Ocean Trail to Otter Cliffs – rated easy, 4.5 miles, out and back trail.
Ocean Path and Gorham Mountain – rated moderate, 3.1 miles, loop trail.
Jordan Pond Nature Trail – rated moderate, 3.4 miles, loop trail.
Jordan Pond East Side Trail – rated moderate, 2.9 miles, out and back trail.
Wonderland Trail – rated easy, 1.6 miles, out and back trail.
Eagle Lake Loop Trail – rated easy, 6 miles, loop trail.
Ship Harbor Trail – rated easy, 1.3 miles, loop trail.
Gorham Mountain Trail – rated moderate, 1.6 mile, out and back trail.
Great Head Trail – rated moderate, 1.8 miles, loop trail.
Little Long Pond – rated easy, 2.2 miles, out and back loop.
Lower Hadlock Pond Loop Trail – rated moderate, 2.3 miles, loop trail.
Jordan Stream Path – rated easy, 3.5 miles, out and back trail. (Seal Harbor)
Bubbles and North Bubbles Trail – rated moderate, 1.5 miles, out and back trail.
North Bubbles Trail – rated moderate, .9 miles, out and back trail.
South Bubbles to Jordan Pond Trail, rated moderate, 1.4 miles, loop trail.
Bubble Pond Carriage Trail – rated moderate, 5.4 miles, out and back trail.
Bubbles Trail to Connors Nubble and Eagle Lake, rated moderate, 4.4 miles, loop trail.
Any and all carriage roads.
Off Leash Area – Little Long Pond in Seal Harbor.
Pet Friendly Other
Downeast Windjammer Cruises – 7 Newport Drive, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. (207) 288-4585
Sunset Sail – $48 per person, $42 Retired Military, Free for Active Duty Military (ID required)
Daily
• Departure times vary with the sunset. Please check our schedule!
• Mid May Through August 15th – 6:30pm 90-120 minutes
Our Sunset Sail is our most popular cruise – both romantic & fun! We often have live folk music, guitar, fiddle or banjo music. 🍷Beer and Wine Available. Pet Friendly.
Sieur De Monts Spring – Open 9 am to 5 pm daily. Coordinates – 44.362097, -68.207830
Vet Information –
Acadia Veterinary Hospital – 21 Federal St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
12072885733
Monday – 8 am to 5:30 pm
Tuesday – 8 am to 7:30 pm
Wednesday – 8 am to 5:30 pm
Thursday – 8 am to 5 pm
Friday – 8 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday – 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday – 9 am to 1 pm
Other Dog Friendly Activities
Drive Park Loop Road – 27 mile loop road give you a great overview of the park.
Night Sky Photography – Cadillac Mountain, Stairway to Little Hunters Beach (access from Park Loop Road), Sand Beach, Eagle Lake, Jordan Pond,
Sunrise on top of Cadillac Mountain – First sunrise in the United States. Can either hike or drive to the top for sunrise. Prepare for “friends” as it is always insanely packed at the top at sunrise.
Sunset at Cadillac Mountain.
Sunrise on Ocean Path.
Sunset at Southwest Harbor.
Pet Friendly Eats
Coffee Hounds – 27 Main Street B, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Daily 8 am to 4 pm.
Sweet Pea’s Café – 854 ME – 3, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Daily 11 am to 9 pm. Closed Sunday.
Stewman’s Lobster Pound – 35 West St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Daily 11 am to 10 pm.
Beerworks – 119 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Daily 11:30 am to 9 pm.
Paddy’s Irish Pub – 50 West St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Daily 7 am to 10 pm. (Dogs welcomed on patio)
Mainely Meat BBQ at Atlantic Brewing Co – 15 Knox Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Daily 11:30 am to 6:30 pm.
Jordan Pond House – 2928 Park Loop Road, Seal Harbor, ME 04675. Daily 11 am to 7 pm. (Dogs welcomed in outdoor seating area)
Charlotte’s Legendary Lobster Pound – 465 Seawall Road, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679. Daily 11 am – 8:30 pm. Best lobster roll we’ve ever had.
Eats
Beal’s Lobster Pier – 182 Clark Point Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679. Daily 11 am – 8 pm. Closed Wed.
Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound – 1237 Bar Harbor Rd, Trenton, ME 04605. Mon – Fri – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
The Travelin Lobster LLC – 1569 ME – 102, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Daily 12 – 7 pm.
Pat’s Pizza – 6 Pleasant Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Daily 11 am – 9 pm. Closed Tuesday.
Udder Heaven Ice Cream – 369 ME – 3, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Sat – Sun – 12 – 9 pm. Mon – Fri – 2 – 7 pm
Mt. Desert Island Ice Cream – 7 Firefly Lane, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Daily 11 am – 11 pm.
Jordan Pond Ice Cream and Fudge – 45 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Daily 11 am – 8 pm.
Pet Restricted Areas
Most lakes in the park are public water supplies and therefore not swimming in permitted (pet or human)
Sand Beach (1 June to 8 Sept) and Echo Lake (15 May – 15 Sept) are off limits to dogs.
Public Buildings, Ranger led programs, and the Duck Harbor Campground.
Trails Closed to Pets
Precipice
Beehive
Ladder Trail to Dorr Mountain
Beech Cliffs Trail
Perpendicular Trail
Jordan Cliffs Trail
Trails Not Recommended For Pets
Acadia Mountain
Flying Mountain
Giant Slide
Cadillac Mountain – West Face
Norembega Goat Trail
Bubbles – Pemetic Trail
Penobscot Mountain Trail
Upper Beachcroft Trail
Upper Gorge Trail
Acadia has so much to offer and a million things to do! I’ve visited several times during my time in New England and still feel like I haven’t scratched the surface of all the park has to offer.
