Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
321 Port Rd, Wells, ME 04090
5,000 acres · 1 miles of trails
Trek the coastal paths of this 5,000-acre national wildlife refuge in Wells. Leashed dogs on the 1-mile Carson Trail access shade, water, parking, and trash cans. Stay on marked paths to protect habitats.
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- Park
- Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Wells, Maine
- Coordinates
- 43.3358, -70.5689
- Size
- 5,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 1
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (620 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 620 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 5,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
5,000+ acre coastal NWR (11 divisions). Leashed dogs welcome on the 1-mile Carson Trail.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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