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Sand Beach (Acadia)
Park Loop Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Dog beach🪢 Leash required
⭐ 4.8
3,210 reviews
Visit the iconic sandy cove of this dog-friendly beach in Bar Harbor within Acadia National Park. Leashed dogs use water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans, but only from September 16 to May 15. Dogs prohibited May 16-September 15.
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- Park
- Sand Beach (Acadia)
- Type
- Beach
- Location
- Bar Harbor, Maine
- Coordinates
- 44.3294, -68.1828
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Swimmers
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.2 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.2/ 10
Solid
- · ★ 4.8 from 3,210 reviewers
- · Water on-site
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Dog policy
Iconic Acadia beach. Leashed dogs welcome Sept 16-May 15 ONLY — NOT permitted May 16-September 15.
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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