Old Orchard Beach

Beach Rules

Dogs, drinks, fires and drones at this beach, answered for right now.

DogsYes, right now

Dogs are not allowed on the beach from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May 15 to Labor Day, and must be on a leash from 5 p.m. to dusk. A leash of no more than 12 feet must be used at all times on the beach from May 15 to Labor Day. At other times dogs off the owner's premises must be on a leash or under voice and sight control. No dog may approach within 100 yards of a roped-off, fenced or posted area protecting a piping plover or other federally protected endangered species nesting site.

Allowed until May 15

Not verified here

AlcoholNot verified

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Fires & grillsNot verified

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Tents & shadeNot verified

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DronesNot verified

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GlassNot verified

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SmokingNot verified

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FishingNot verified

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Amplified musicNot verified

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Metal detectingNot verified

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Source: Town of Old Orchard Beach - Town Clerk, Dogs in OOB ยท checked 2026-10-20. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.

Dogs at Old Orchard Beach: Dogs are not allowed on the beach from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May 15 to Labor Day, and must be on a leash from 5 p.m. to dusk. A leash of no more than 12 feet must be used at all times on the beach from May 15 to Labor Day. At other times dogs off the owner's premises must be on a leash or under voice and sight control. No dog may approach within 100 yards of a roped-off, fenced or posted area protecting a piping plover or other federally protected endangered species nesting site. Allowed only in places or at certain times: dogs. Checked against Town of Old Orchard Beach - Town Clerk, Dogs in OOB on 2026-10-20. Rules we have not verified for Old Orchard Beach are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.