Dog-Friendly Activities in Beaver City, NE

Fido is invited to play at the pet-friendly Dog Island in Grand Island, NE. This off-leash facility contains two separate areas for small and large pups. Dog Island is a great road trip stop, just a few miles from I-80. Outside the fence are swimming opportunities and trails to do with your pup.

Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center is a dog-friendly attraction in North Platte, NE. They welcome your large pets inside the lobby area as long as they're on a leash. If your pet can be carried, you can hold them throughout the attraction. They also have a fenced-in courtyard where your furry friend can stretch their legs. Waste bags are available.

Travelers passing through the area of Oakley, KS will want to plan a stop at Buffalo Bill's Cultural Center. The establishment is pet friendly both outside and indoors. They offer local maps, a gift shop full of Kansas-made items, refreshments and more. Use the picnic area to enjoy a lunch during your road trip. The Buffalo Bill Cultural Center offers ample parking with space for RVs and trailers.

Dogs are allowed to join their owners at pet-friendly Cedar Bluff State Park in Ellis, KS. Divided into two areas along the shorelines of Cedar Bluff Reservoir, this park is home to lots of primitive campsites and trails which stretch across 850 acres of land. For less experienced hikers, the Agave Ridge Loop is a popular paved trail for Fido to gently exercise on. Please keep dogs on a leash during your visit.

The 2.6-acre Waggin' Tails Bark Park in North Platte, NE is fenced in with a separate area for small dogs, water fountains and benches. Parking is available near the park off of West Leota Street.

Fido is welcome to explore Hays Dog Park, an off-leash park within Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS. This large grassy park is fully enclosed and has separate area for small dogs, covered bench seating, and a doubled-gated entry. The park also features play obstacles such as bridges, tunnels and tires, a water fountain for dogs, and convenient pet waste stations.

WaKeeney Dog Park is a fenced dog park, conveniently located off of Interstate 70, in Wa Keeney, KS. Let Fido explore off leash and enjoy some exercise in this grassy space just across the street from a F-14 Fighter Jet & Iwo Jima Memorial.

Bring Fido to play at Hastings Dog Park in Nebraska. The park contains one area that allows all pups of all sizes to play. There is also a surrounding field around the fenced-in area with a mowed path to enjoy.

Kearney Hike and Bike 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 Kearney! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Pioneer's Path (part of Cottonmill to Ft. Kearney 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.

Mormon Island State Recreation Area is a pet-friendly spot off the highway in Doniphan, NE. Your leashed canine companion can tag along to experience outdoor fun. Amenities include accessible fishing piers, wildlife viewing and picnicking opportunities. Remember to stay informed about hunting seasons, ensure you have a valid park permit and that Fido can't enter the water.

Fido is invited to play at Meadowlark North Dog Park in Kearney, NE. The fenced-in facility has two separate areas for small and large dogs to play. Amenities in each include play obstacles, benches and shade.

Oakley Dog Park is a pet-friendly space within Annie Oakley Park in Oakley, KS. The large fenced park features lush grass and high quality obstacles. There is one obstacle that allows for height adjustments, so all that dogs can participate.

Conveniently located at the intersection of I-70 and Highway 25 in Colby, KS, is Oasis Travel Center Dog Park. Situated alongside Petro Travel Center gas station, this enclosed park is an ideal spot to let traveling pups enjoy some fresh air. The dog park is a small enclosed area on the north side of the truck stop and is fully fenced, has two separate areas for large and small dogs, and features a secure double-gated entry.

Bring Fido to explore the dog-friendly Yanney Heritage Park in Kearney, NE. This 80-acre outdoor recreation space offers a range of amenities for visitors, including playgrounds, fishing piers, picnic shelters, walking paths, a lake and much more. Dogs must be leashed during your visit.

Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge is a dog-friendly recreation space in Kirwin, KS. You and your leashed pup can walk the nature trails while viewing wildlife and wildflowers. Please clean up after Fido during your visit.

Victoria Springs State Recreation Area in Anselmo, NE is pet friendly. Fido can join you at one of their third oldest areas in the park system. This 60-acre area offers boating and picnic opportunities. Please ensure your pup remains on a leash and that you have a park entry permit.

Conveniently located at the intersection of I-70 and Highway 25 in Colby, KS, is pet-friendly gas station Petro Travel Center. Fido is welcome to be off leash in the Oasis Travel Center Dog Park, a small enclosed area on the north side of the truck stop. The dog park is fully fenced, has two separate areas for large and small dogs, and features a secure double-gated entry. Inside Petro Travel Center you will find Starbucks coffee, QDOBA Mexican Eats restaurant, restrooms, and a wide selection of grab n' go items. Visitors will also find Oasis Travel Center Playground and Picnic Area, a tire shop, and Tesla charging station.

Conveniently located at the intersection of I-70 and Highway 40 in Oakley, KS, is pet-friendly gas station TA Travel Center. Fido can be walked on the narrow grassy banks by the entrance and trash receptacles are available. Inside this TA Travel Center, travelers will find IHOP and Subway restaurants.

Bring Fido to Wilson State Park in Sylvan Grove, KS, a pet-friendly park located in the heart of the Smoky Hills. Many visitors think that this park is the prettiest in all of Kansas, featuring stunning shoreline, scenic cliffs, and rocky outcrops. Dogs and their owners can explore the park on one of the many trails that weaves around the varied topography that this part of the world has to offer. Pets must be kept on a leash under ten feet for the duration of their visit and owners are asked to clean up after them to preserve the natural beauty of the park.

Dog-friendly Castle Rock is a limestone, chalk and shale formation located 12 miles from I-70 between Quinter and Collyer, KS. These 70-foot towers were once a landmark for early travelers, but can now be accessed along a bluff. The area was once covered completely in water, a vast inland sea, giving it the stunning appearance that you'll see today. Dogs are welcome throughout the park, as long as they are on a leash.