Dog-Friendly Activities Near MKG Airport

P.J. Hoffmaster State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area just south of Muskegon in Norton Shores, MI. The park is situated on 3 miles of stunning shoreline and features towering dunes and 10 miles of scenic trails for hiking and cross-country skiing with your leashed furry friend. During your visit, dogs are not allowed in buildings or swimming areas.

Getty Drive-In Theatre is a dog-friendly outdoor cinema in Muskegon, MI. Fido is welcome to sit with you inside your vehicle as you watch a double feature. You may also sit outside on your lawn chair or blanket and your leashed dog can sit next to you. RVs are welcome at the drive-in, but please be courteous and park near the back.

The dog-friendly Lake Express High-Speed Ferry offers a fast, convenient way to cross Lake Michigan between Milwaukee and Muskegon, MI. Pets are welcome aboard and may travel in your vehicle (with windows up per U.S. Coast Guard regulations) or in a complimentary kennel on the vehicle deck. While pets can’t join you in passenger cabins, the crew checks on them during the trip to help ensure a safe, comfortable crossing.

Bring Fido to Downtown Muskegon PetSafe Dog Park in Michigan to romp in the grass and socialize. The fenced-in facility is .7 acres and includes a separate large and small dog section. Drinking fountains for your furry friend are also available.

The Musketawa Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Muskegon! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Musketawa Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.