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Town of Old Orchard Beach: dogs on beaches

Southern Maine, Maine

No dogs on the beach from 9am to 5pm from May 15 to Labor Day; dogs must be leashed from 5pm to dusk. Keep dogs 100 yards from posted piping plover nesting areas.

Source: Town of Old Orchard Beach, Dogs in OOB. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks

  • Old Orchard BeachNo dogs 9am to 5pm, from May 15 to Labor Day. Dogs on a leash from May 15 to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)