Ogunquit Beach

No dogs from April 1 to September 8. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)

Never in the Ogunquit River estuary.

Source: Ogunquit Code, Article IV: Beaches. 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 Ogunquit: the rule in full

No dogs in the Ogunquit Beach area from April 1 to September 8; allowed September 9 to March 31. Dogs are never allowed in the Ogunquit River estuary, and not on Marginal Way from April 1 to September 30.

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)
• Drakes Island 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)