Dog-Friendly Activities in Amarillo, TX

Road-tripping through Texas with Fido? Stop at Cadillac Ranch just outside of Amarillo, TX, for a unique photo opportunity. Cadillac Ranch is a dog-friendly, one-of-a-kind public art installation accessible from the I-40 Frontage Rd.

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Slug Bug Ranch

Amarillo, TX

Slug Bug Ranch

Slug Bug Ranch is a dog-friendly attraction in Amarillo, TX, similar to Cadillac Ranch. Aside from giving two- and four-legged travelers the opportunity to stretch their legs, you are welcome to add to the layers of graffiti on the VW bugs planted front-end first into the ground. There are also two buildings you are welcome to paint. Spray paint is often left behind for visitors, or you can bring your own.

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John Stiff Memorial Dog Park

Amarillo, TX

John Stiff Memorial Dog Park

Pets will love to play off-leash at John Stiff Memorial Dog Park, a 2.3-acre fenced park in Amarillo, TX. The park features water, disposal bags, trees, benches and lights. There are also restrooms within walking distance from the park for your convenience.

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Medical Center Park

Amarillo, TX

Medical Center Park

Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for a stroll around the lake at this pet-friendly Amarillo, TX, recreation area. Medical Center Park features many amenities for visitors, including athletic fields, a playground, a waterpark, picnic tables, the Don Harrington Discovery Center, the Helium Time Columns Monument and the Amarillo Botanical Gardens.

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Love's Travel Stop

Amarillo, TX

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop at Exit 60 on Interstate 40 in Amarillo, TX, is a dog-friendly gas station and rest area. Across America, you'll find Love's Travel Stops that offer facilities for traveling canines. This location has a fully-fenced dog park with a convenient waste station.

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Wildcat Bluff Nature Center

Amarillo, TX

Wildcat Bluff Nature Center

Wildcat Bluff Nature Center is a dog-friendly nature center in Amarillo, TX where your leashed pup is welcome to join you on the two miles worth of trails. Owners are required to clean up after their dogs, so don't forget to bring your waste bags with you!

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TA Amarillo

Amarillo, TX

TA Amarillo

Amarillo, TX, is home to the TA gas station, which features a Black Bear Diner, Popeyes, Burger King, Pizza Hut Express, Country Store and Travel Store. This pet-friendly location also has a dedicated area for pups needing exercise or a break from traveling. Waste bags and trash receptacles are available for easy cleanup. TA and Petro Travel Stores also carry a variety of pet care products.

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Rock Island Rail Trail (TX)

Amarillo, TX

Rock Island Rail Trail (TX)

The Rock Island Rail Trail (TX) 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 Amarillo! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Rock Island Rail Trail (TX). 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.

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Tractor Supply Co.

Amarillo, TX

Tractor Supply Co.

Tractor Supply Co. is pet friendly at their location in Amarillo, TX. This chain DIY store welcomes dogs to join their owners throughout the store, as long as they are leashed and well-behaved. Bring your pooch along to help you sniff out a new wheelbarrow, buckets, feed and other supplies. This location also has a dog wash center, and dog treats are available upon request at the checkout.

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Thompson Park Dog Park

Amarillo, TX

Thompson Park Dog Park

Pets love to play off-leash at Thompson Park Dog Park in Amarillo, TX. This park features separate areas for large and small dogs, ample shade, and a pond where Fido can swim. Be sure to keep an eye on Fido and ensure he has a good recall, as the area is only partially fenced.

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Exxon

Amarillo, TX

Exxon

Exxon Mobil gas station in Amarillo, TX, has a small dog park off to the right side when you are facing the front of the building. It's an excellent place for dogs to get out and stretch their legs. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pups leave behind.

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Amarillo Botanical Gardens

Amarillo, TX

Amarillo Botanical Gardens

Amarillo Botanical Gardens in Amarillo, TX, is pet friendly. Leashed pups are welcome to walk the grounds with their human. Enjoy over 4 acres of lush garden land and unique plants. You may walk at your own leisure or book a guided tour in advance.

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Toot'n Totum

Amarillo, TX

Toot'n Totum

This gas station/convenience store has a pet relief area.

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Southeast Park Dog Park

Amarillo, TX

Southeast Park Dog Park

Bring your pet for some off-leash fun on the green grass of the pretty little dog park at Southeast Park in Amarillo, TX. This recreation area is fenced with separate small and large dog spaces, benches and shade trees. Be sure to bring your own water to keep Fido hydrated.

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Southeast Park

Amarillo, TX

Southeast Park

Southeast Park is a pet-friendly recreation space in Amarillo, TX. Fido is welcome to visit this park with you if he remains leashed unless he is enjoying leash-free time in the designated fenced-in dog area. The park is nestled beside a lake and features a swing set, dock and playground.

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Toot'n Totum Travel Center

Amarillo, TX

Toot'n Totum Travel Center

Toot'n Totum Travel Center is a truck stop in Amarillo, TX. This pet-friendly rest stop features a small astroturf dog park where four-legged friends can stretch their legs. The gas station also features a fully-stocked convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, and food options.

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Petro Amarillo

Amarillo, TX

Petro Amarillo

The Petro gas station in Amarillo, TX, has a full-service restaurant open 24 hours, Iron Skillet, a deli and a Travel Store. This dog-friendly location also has a dedicated area for Fido to get some exercise or a rest break from traveling. Waste bags and trash receptacles are also available for easy cleanup. TA and Petro Travel Stores also carry a variety of pet care products.

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Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Canyon, TX

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Palo Duro Canyon State Park is a spectacular dog-friendly attraction near the Texas Panhandle in Canyon, TX. It was formed by millions of years of water erosion, is 120 miles long, as much as 20 miles wide, and has a maximum depth of more than 800 feet. Its elevation at the rim is 3,500 feet above sea level. It's often claimed that Palo Duro Canyon is the second-largest canyon in the United States. Visitors and their leashed dogs can admire beautiful colorful cliffs that surround the valley and one of the park's most famous rock formations known as The Lighthouse. Please note that dogs are not permitted in any buildings at Texas State Parks.

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The Lighthouse Trail

Canyon, TX

The Lighthouse Trail

The Lighthouse Trail at Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Canyon, TX, is pet friendly. This trail is nearly six miles there and back. You can bring your pooch on the trail with you to explore this trail that leads to a rocky outcrop known as the Lighthouse. If you want to experience it alone, make sure you and your pooch set off nice and early.

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Palo Duro Creek Ranch

Canyon, TX

Palo Duro Creek Ranch

Palo Duro Creek Ranch (previously Elkins Ranch) in Canyon, TX, is a dog-friendly, working cattle ranch in the Texas panhandle. You can marvel at the spectacular desert vistas, or reserve a jeep tour to explore the scenic canyons. Dogs of any size are allowed on the 1 or 2-hour tours, which are offered daily. Pups ride for free.

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