Dog Friendly Beaches in Durham, NH

There are 5 dog-friendly beaches within 20 miles of Durham. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Durham.

Fort Foster Park

Kittery Point, ME

Fort Foster Park Located on Gerrish Island in Kittery Point, pet-friendly Fort Foster Park offers three small but sandy beaches, an extensive trail system, restroom facilities in season, picnic areas and old military fortifications to explore. The park features an excellent view of the entrance to Portsmouth Harbor, including Whaleback Light, Portsmouth Harbor Light and Fort Constitution. Leashed dogs are welcome, and day passes are available for purchase at the gatehouse. See Details

Harborside Park

Seabrook, NH

Harborside Park Harborside Park is a dog-friendly beachfront park and memorial in Seabrook, NH. Your leashed dog is welcome to join you for an oceanfront walk or a viewing of the monument. The monument on site is in honor of the Seabrook citizens that have been lost at sea. See Details

Hampton Beach State Park

Hampton, NH

Hampton Beach State Park Hampton Beach State Park is a dog-friendly beach and park in Hampton, NH, where Fido is welcome to join you at the beach from October 1 through April 30, on a leash no greater than 6 feet in length. Pet owners are required to clean up pet waste and place it in a waste bag inside a trash can. Horses are also welcome from October 1 through April 30. This park features swimming, camping, RV hookups, fishing, playgrounds and more. See Details

Bass Beach

Rye, NH

Bass Beach Visit the beautiful and pet-friendly Bass Beach in Rye, NH. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you before 9:00 AM and after 7:00 PM during the summer months. See Details

Seapoint Beach

Kittery Point, ME

Seapoint Beach Locals love to bring their dogs to play at Seapoint Beach, a rocky, pet-friendly beach in Kittery Point, ME. Please note, beach parking is only for Kittery residents and dogs are not permitted between the hours of 10am to 5pm from June 15th through September 10th. See Details