Dock Square
Kennebunkport, ME
The small harbor-side center of Kennebunkport, with shops, seafood stands and the Kennebunk River running past. Park at the edge of town and walk; the main streets are crowded in summer, so mornings are calmer.
Dock Square is the heart of Kennebunkport, where Western Avenue (Route 9), Spring Street and Ocean Avenue meet and the square stretches to the bridge over the Kennebunk River. Many of the shops, boutiques and galleries occupy former homes and 18th-century warehouses. The town began as a fishing and shipbuilding village and has carried its present name since 1821; by the 1870s it had grown into a popular summer destination. Nearby is Walker’s Point, the Bush family’s summer estate.
Allow roughly two to three hours for a stroll and a meal. Mornings are calmest; in high season the square is packed. There is a paid car park close to the square (as of October 2026: fees apply from 1 May to 31 October, free for under 30 minutes) and a free car park on North Street. Motorhomes there must fit into a standard space of about 3 by 6 m (10 by 20 ft); buses and trailers are not allowed.
- Nearest town
- Kennebunkport, ME
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 43.3610, -70.4760
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Red Apple CampgroundMotorhome stopover2 mi from Dock SquareTentsCaravansMotorhomesWaste disposal
- Beach AcresCampsite7 mi from Dock SquareTentsCaravansNo dogs
- Wild AcresMotorhome stopover11 mi from Dock SquareTentsMotorhomes
- Hid'n Pines Family CampgroundMotorhome stopover12 mi from Dock SquareTentsMotorhomes
- Bayley's Camping ResortMotorhome stopover14 mi from Dock SquareMotorhomesWi-Fi
- FortlandCampsite24 mi from Dock SquareToiletsNo dogs
All campsites in Maine · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Dock Square?
Dock Square is in Kennebunkport, ME, at GPS 43.3610, -70.4760. It is about 23 mi from Portland.
Can you camp near Dock Square?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Red Apple Campground, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 46 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Dock Square?
Places worth a stop nearby: Marginal Way (10 mi), Nubble Light (15 mi), Portland Head Light (23 mi) and Old Port, Portland (23 mi).
When is the best time to visit Dock Square?
The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)