Drakes Island Beach

No dogs 8am to 6pm, from June 16 to September 15. Dogs on a leash from April 1 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)

Source: Town of Wells, Animal Control (Ordinance 86-1). Checked October 28, 2026.

Shorebird nesting areas can close to dogs at short notice. Follow the signs at the beach.

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Town of Wells: the rule in full

Dogs on the beach must be leashed from April 1 to September 15. From June 16 to September 15 no dogs between 8am and 6pm. Dogs are allowed at all times the rest of the year.

Nearby beaches

• Wells BeachNo dogs 8am to 6pm, from June 16 to September 15. Dogs on a leash from April 1 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Mother's BeachNo dogs 9am to 5pm, from June 15 to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Middle BeachNo dogs 9am to 5pm, from June 15 to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Gooch's BeachNo dogs 9am to 5pm, from June 15 to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Ogunquit BeachNo dogs from April 1 to September 8. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)