Dog-Friendly Activities in Harbor Beach, MI

Here are the dog-friendly activities closest to Harbor Beach. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners.

Bavarian Belle Riverboat

Frankenmuth, MI

Bavarian Belle Riverboat The family operated Bavarian Belle Riverboat is an authentic Stern Driven Paddlewheel in Frankenmuth, MI. Offering a 1-hour historical narrated tour of the Frankenmuth area, Fido is bound to have fun aboard this fully restored, dog-friendly, 150-passenger vessel. The Bavarian Belle is open-air canopied on the upper deck and has a fully enclosed lower salon with restrooms. They offer a snack bar and soft drinks on board. Located in the River Place Shops, the Bavarian Belle is docked at the waterfall. The dock and lower level are both handicap accessible. Please bring cash or check to pay for your trip aboard the Bavarian Belle. See Details

Tri-City Brewing Company

Bay City, MI

Tri-City Brewing Company Leashed dogs are always welcome to join their owners at Tri-City Brewing Company in Bay City, MI! This pet-friendly brewery is BYOF and serves many styles of beer, such as the Cherry Torchon, Bay City Light Ale, Black Rye Summit, and the Lenore Belgian Brown. Bring Fido along inside the spacious taproom or outside in the beer garden. See Details

River Place Shops

Frankenmuth, MI

River Place Shops At River Place Shops in Frankenmuth, MI, you and your pooch will discover the authentic re-creation of an entire German/Bavarian Village. There are a number of dog-friendly places to stop with Fido, including candle stores, souvenir gift shops and more. Grab a brochure map that indicates which shops are dog friendly. This space is also home to an annual Frankenmuth Dog Bowl, along with several other dog friendly events throughout the year. While you're in the area, don't forget to take a cruise with Bavarian Belle Riverboat. See Details

Orion Oaks Dog Park

Lake Orion, MI

Orion Oaks Dog Park Dogs are welcome at the off-leash dog park at Orion Oaks in Lake Orion, MI. This 24-acre fenced park features a designated area for small dogs, two scenic trails, a picnic shelter, a large grassy field and modern restrooms. Beyond the dog park, you and your pup can explore an additional 14 acres of surrounding trails open for leashed hiking. See Details

Arise Church Dog Park

Pinckney, MI

Arise Church Dog Park The Arise Community Dog Park is a free, open to the public dog park in Pinckney, MI. It is a 2-acre fenced area where dog owners can bring their dogs for unleashed socialization, exercise and play with other dogs. The area is grassy with picnic tables, water access, and trash receptacles. See Details

Island Lake Recreation Area

Brighton, MI

Island Lake Recreation Area Island Lake Recreation Area is a pet-friendly place in Brighton, MI. Bring Fido along on one of the paved or unpaved trails, for a canoe trip on the lake, or have a picnic in one of the shelters. Note that dogs are not permitted in buildings or in swimming areas. Remember to clean up after your pup. See Details

Brewery Becker

Brighton, MI

Brewery Becker Brewery Becker is a dog-friendly brewery located in Brighton, MI. Leashed dogs are welcome in the biergarten that has its own separate entrance. This historic brewpub is housed in the 1873 Western House, a former hotel listed on the National Register of Historic Places. They offer a selection of finely crafted ales and lagers, including styles like Vargdricka, Dunkel, and North Coaster IPA, brewed on site. They also have snacks or guests can bring in take-out food from local restaurants. See Details

Iargo Springs

Oscoda, MI

Iargo Springs Iargo Springs is a dog-friendly hike in Oscoda, MI, within the Huron-Manistee National Forest. These natural springs are accessed via a boardwalk that descends 300 steps. The return ascent can be strenuous, so plan accordingly and rest on the benches on your way back up. Be aware that although you may visit year-round, the paths are not groomed during the winter. See Details

Lyon Oaks Dog Park

Wixom, MI

Lyon Oaks Dog Park The Lyon Oaks Dog Park is the perfect spot for Fido to run and play off leash in Wixom, MI. The 13-acre fenced area is full fenced with a large and small dog area, benches, shelter and picnic tables, water access, and a field training area. In Oakland County, all dogs older than the age of four months are required to have a license and wear it at all times. See Details

Dodge #4 State Park

Waterford, MI

Dodge #4 State Park Dodge #4 State Park is a pet-friendly recreational area in Waterford, MI. It features a sandy beach and a one-mile shoreline on Cass Lake. A section of pet-friendly shoreline is available to the west of the rock jetty. Pets must be on a six-foot leash and under an owner's immediate control at all times, even in the water. All pet waste must be properly disposed of in trash receptacles. Dogs are not permitted in buildings or in swimming areas. See Details

Steven A. Kirshenbaum Memorial Bark Park

Saginaw, MI

Steven A. Kirshenbaum Memorial Bark Park The Steven A. Kirshenbaum Memorial Bark Park is a great spot for Fido to run and play off leash in Saginaw, MI. The .46-acre fenced area offers three agility obstacles, a waste stations, benches for you to rest on while you watch your dog. See Details

Maybury State Park

Northville, MI

Maybury State Park Maybury State Park is a dog-friendly public recreation area in Northville, MI. It contains almost 1,000 acres of gently rolling terrain, open meadow, mature forest, and a variety of wildlife and abundant wildflowers. The park gives people an opportunity to get involved in outdoor recreation activities in a state park setting. Dogs are not permitted in buildings or in swimming areas. See Details

Bay City State Park

Bay City, MI

Bay City State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Bay City State Park in Bay City, MI. There are more than seven miles of trails help visitors explore the wetlands! That includes over three miles of paved accessible pathways, three observation towers, boardwalks, viewing platforms and shoreline spotting scopes. Dogs are not allowed in buildings or swimming areas. See Details

Rifle River Recreation Area

Lupton, MI

Rifle River Recreation Area The Rifle River Recreation Area is a dog-friendly natural area in Lupton, MI. It is located within the AuSable State Forest and provides a variety of recreational opportunities. Bring Fido along while you watch for wildlife, hike, fish, or picnic. Dogs are not permitted in buildings or in swimming areas. See Details

Bay County Central Bark Park

Bay City, MI

Bay County Central Bark Park Bay County Central Bark Park is located on the Bay County Fairgrounds in Bay City, MI. It's the only public place in the county where Fido can run, play, and socialize with other pups off leash! Features of the park include separate fenced areas for large or small dogs, benches, agility equipment, water fountains, and trash receptables. Bring your own waste bags and remember to pick up after your pet. See Details

Addison Oaks County Park

Leonard, MI

Addison Oaks County Park Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at Addison Oaks Park in Leonard, MI. This pet-friendly park is 1,140-acres and includes a trail system, picnicking areas, disc golf, geocaching, and more. Leashes cannot be longer than six feet, and dogs must be up to date on vaccinations and cleaned up after. The Park is open year-round but is closed on Christmas Day. See Details

Screams Souvenirs from Hell & Helloween

Pinckney, MI

Screams Souvenirs from Hell & Helloween Screams Souvenirs from Hell & Helloween is pet-friendly. The next time somebody tells you to “go to Hell,” take them up on their offer. Hell is a Michigan tourist destination that pays homage to fire and brimstone at every turn. Take a picture next to the “Gates of Hell,” buy a square inch of hell, or sign Fido up to be the Mayor of Hell for a day. Play a round of hellish putt-putt golf together and visit Screams Souvenirs from Hell & Helloween to buy a lock to attach to the bridge over Hell Creek River. The store sells a number of unique and fun gifts to commemorate your trip to Hell. Screams Souvenirs from Hell & Helloween is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 7pm and Friday to Saturday from 11am to 8pm. See Details

Sleeper State Park

Caseville, MI

Sleeper State Park Sleeper State Park is a recreation area with a dog-friendly beach in Caseville, MI. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the park as long as they are cleaned up after. Enjoy 723 acres of forest, wetlands, and sandy beaches and dunes on the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron. Fido can roam the trails of the ancient dune forests or hit the beach on its far west end. The area can be accessed by taking the boardwalk. It runs from the west boundary of the park itself to a mutt mitt dispenser and yellow post on the east boundary of the beach. Dogs are only allowed on the beach in this area! See Details

Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area

Metamora, MI

Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area is a dog-friendly attraction consisting of 723 acres with the 80-acre Lake Minnewanna in the center. Campers, hikers, boaters, anglers, hunters, cross-country skiers, and others enjoy a wide variety recreational opportunities throughout the year. The park has a universally accessible fishing pier. Dogs are not permitted in buildings or in swimming areas. See Details

EZDog Park

Howell, MI

EZDog Park EZDog Park is a private off-leash facility located in Howell, MI. The park features a separate area for small dogs, a large man-made pond with a waterfall for swimming, two sand piles for climbing, an indoor training building with agility equipment and mowed paths throughout the facility. They offer daily and monthly passes for you to sign your furry friend up. See Details