Dog-Friendly Activities in Orleans, 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.

Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Mushroom Rock State Park in Brookville, Kansas. The smallest state park in Kansas has rock formations which have the appearance of giant mushrooms, and were once a meeting point for Native Americans. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the huge rock formations while walking along Mushroom Rock Trail. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after.

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.

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.

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.

Measuring over 10 feet tall and tipping the scales at close to 20,000 lbs, the World's Largest Ball of Twine has more than earned its claim to fame. Located in Cawker City, KS, visitors to this dog-friendly tourist attraction can add to the monstrosity if the bring their own twine. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Leashed pups can join you at Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park, a dog-friendly outdoor recreation space in Oakley, KS. Explore a variety of trails through the unique and rugged terrain offered by the badlands landscape, including 100-foot tall spires and cliffs. Pets must be cleaned up after and aren't allowed in public buildings or structures.

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.

Leashed dogs can join their humans at Kanopolis State Park, a pet-friendly recreation space in Marquette, KS. Enjoy the scenic and rugged beauty of this park that offers over 30 miles of trails open to hikers, bikers and horseback riders. Fishing, boating, camping and picnicking are also popular activities at this park. Pets aren't allowed on swimming beaches, swimming areas that are delineated by buoys or other markers, or in public buildings or structures. Please clean up after Fido.

Four-legged friends can tag along when visiting Eyegore's Curiosities and Monster Museum in Cawker City, KS. This dog-friendly attraction features oddities, monsters and peculiar gifts like BigFoot teeth, the authentic Frankenstein skeleton and human brains. Check out their website and social media to see which special exhibits will be featured 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.