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Dog-Friendly Activities in Colorado

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Colorado, we can point you towards the nearest off-leash dog park, the most popular dog beach, a really great hiking trail, and lots of other places to play with Fido.

Pet Friendly Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad

Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad

Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad

The dog-friendly Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad in Leadville, CO, encourages well-behaved pets to ride with their friends on any of their trains. The train rides start the end of May and run through the first weekend in October. Their conductors will talk to your pet prior to the ride, to make sure they will be comfortable.

Pet Friendly Telluride Gondola

Telluride Gondola

Telluride Gondola

Telluride Gondola in Telluride, CO is dog friendly! Leashed pets are allowed in select cabins of the gondola between Telluride and Mountain Village. Look for the sticker that designates a pet-friendly cabin on the window. All the electricity used to operate the Gondola is provided by wind and solar power. The cabins serve as lifts for skiers & snowboarders, mountain bikers, hikers, and tourists and locals alike.

Estes Valley Dog Park

Estes Valley Dog Park

The much-loved Estes Valley Dog Park is a fully-fenced area with two separate sections for pups to enjoy some off-leash play in Estes Park, CO. There is lake access in the summer and agility equipment is also available.

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

Leashed dogs are allowed in the main, pet-friendly day use areas at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Mosca, CO. Unless you're in the moist, cool sand of Medano Creek, plan to hike with your pet in the morning or evening in summer months to avoid the hot sand on their paws. Be sure to clean up after Fido. Please note that leashes can be no longer than 6-feet, and dogs are not permitted in the backcountry of the national park.

Pub Dog Colorado

Colorado Springs, CO

Pub Dog Colorado

Pub Dog Colorado in Colorado Springs is a one-of-a-kind destination where dogs and their owners can dine and play together year-round. It features a 3,000-square-foot off-leash dog park and a 1,300-square-foot patio for outdoor enjoyment. The menu offers pub favorites like burgers, quesadillas, and nachos, complemented by local craft beers and dog-themed cocktails. Dogs aren't left out, with their own menu including Puppy Patties, Pupsicles, and Puppuccinos.

Manitou Cliff Dwellings

Manitou Springs, CO

Manitou Cliff Dwellings

The Manitou Cliff Dwellings is a pet-friendly attraction in Manitou Springs, CO. Discover what it was like to live in the Western United States 800 to 1,000 years ago in the 40-room dwellings built by the Anasazi people. Leashed dogs are also welcome inside the Anasazi Museum located within the Pueblo. The site is open daily but hours vary by season. As long as your dog is leashed, he can go everywhere you can go here.

Chautauqua Park

Chautauqua Park

Chautauqua Park welcomes leashed dogs on the grassy lawn and nearby trails of this beautiful, scenic hiking area in Boulder, CO. This pet-friendly park welcomes you and Fido to enjoy an afternoon picnic or hit the Chautauqua Trail for some exercise and fresh air. Be sure to pack water for you and your pup, and remember to clean up after your pets during your visit.

Chatfield State Park Off-Leash Area

Chatfield State Park Off-Leash Area

Chatfield State Park Off-Leash Area in Littleton, CO, offers 70-acres of off-leash fun within Chatfield State Park. An Annual DOLA Pass or Daily DOLA Pass is required. Both are available at the Entrance Stations and the Park Office when staffed. The park offers various terrains for Fido to explore, multiple trails, and ponds for dogs to swim. Visitors should bring drinking water for pets.

Colorado River Runs

Colorado River Runs

Colorado River Runs in Bond, CO, offers family- and dog-friendly guided trips on the Colorado and Eagle Rivers. They can plan a river trip for you with light rapids in a great back country setting, with lots of places for dogs to run and swim. Life jackets for dogs and people are provided.

Ramblebine Brewing Company

Grand Junction, CO

Ramblebine Brewing Company

Dogs are welcome inside or on the patio outside Ramblebine Brewing Company in Grand Junction, CO. This pet-friendly, local craft brewery has a rotating selection of beers on tap. Popular brews include Habitual Sin West Coast IPA, Soul Flow Hazy IPA, Demberries Blueberry Sour, and Junctown Lager. The brewery sometimes hosts food trucks. Check their website for a schedule of upcoming events.

Fox Run Dog Park

Colorado Springs, CO

Fox Run Dog Park

Fox Run Dog Park is a grassy space for Fido to play and socialize off-leash in Colorado Springs' Fox Run Regional Park. The park is made up of five fenced-in acres, and features a small dog area and a large dog area, bag dispensers, trash cans, benches, shaded areas and more. Fox Run Dog Park is located inside the Fox Run Regional Park, in the southeast corner, accessible from the main park entrance off of Stella Drive. Dog owners should take the first right and continue straight, south of the active use fields to get to the pet area.

Seven Bridges Trail Head

Colorado Springs, CO

Seven Bridges Trail Head

Leashed dogs are welcome along Seven Bridges Trail, a 5.78-mile, heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Colorado Springs, CO, that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The dog-friendly trail is primarily used for hiking, walking and running, and is best used from March through November. The trail leads to a little over 1,000 feet in elevation gain. Please clean up after Fido.

Garden of the Gods

Colorado Springs, CO

Garden of the Gods

Leashed dogs are welcome at Garden of the Gods, a pet-friendly, Registered National Natural Landmark in Colorado Springs, CO. Fido can join you as you hike along the beautiful trails through the red rock formations and enjoy the stunning views and landscape. Pets are also allowed inside the Visitor and Nature Center, but must be kept out of the indoor dining space. Please clean up after Fido during your visit.

Living the Dream Brewing

Highlands Ranch, CO

Living the Dream Brewing

Living The Dream Brewing is a dog-friendly bar in Highlands Ranch, CO, where Fido is welcome to join you for a pint inside the taproom or at an outdoor table. All of their beers, except wheat beers and Hazy IPAs, are gluten reduced. Be sure to check their website for a list of current events.

Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Colorado Springs, CO

Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Fido is welcome at Red Rock Canyon Open Space, a dog-friendly natural space in Colorado Springs. Leashed pups are welcome on most trails, and the Upper and Lower Dog Loops are designated as off-leash areas (but pease be advised that this is an unfenced space). In the winter, many of the trails make for good cross-country skiing.

Snow Bowl Steamboat

Steamboat Springs, CO

Snow Bowl Steamboat

Snow Bowl Steamboat is a restaurant, event and concert venue in Routt County, CO featuring an 8,000 square foot turf that is dog friendly with waste stations, water bowls, treats and toys. The on-site restaurant includes a Dog Menu in addition to food and beverages for humans. The Snow Bowl hosts outdoor concerts, movies, yoga and more.

Very Nice Brewing Company

Very Nice Brewing Company

Very Nice Brewing Company in Nederland, CO, is dog-friendly! Leashed dogs are welcome to join their beer-loving owners inside. While Very Nice does not serve food, they do encourage guests to bring their own from one of the many cafes nearby. Fido won't go hungry, as Very Nice often sells spent grain dog treats for canine guests. Very Nice Brewing Company's hours vary seasonally, so guests should call ahead or check its website before making the trip.

Cherry Creek State Park Dog Off-Leash Area (DOLA)

Cherry Creek State Park Dog Off-Leash Area (DOLA)

With 107 acres to roam off-leash, Cherry Creek State Park Dog Off-Leash Area (DOLA) in Aurora, CO is a paradise for dogs. Fido can explore all the new smells, make new friends, and splash in the creek all day long. Bring water for your thirsty pup and bags to clean up any messes. There is a fee to enter Cherry Creek State Park and another nominal fee to use the off-leash area. For frequent visitors, yearly passes are available. Dogs must be leashed when not in the fenced area.

Stratton Open Space

Colorado Springs, CO

Stratton Open Space

Fido is welcome to join you in exploring Stratton Open Space, a dog-friendly natural spot in Colorado Springs. This 318-acre open space features beautiful views, miles of hiking trails for owners and pups to explore together. Please clean up after your dog while visiting. Note that the South Suburban Reservoir is closed to the public.

Durango Off-Leash Dog Park

Durango Off-Leash Dog Park

Durango Off-Leash Dog Park is a large area with 6 square miles of natural, open space on the side of Smelter Mountain right in downtown Durango, CO. A stone's throw from several dog-friendly hotels, this park is a place where dogs can play in the Animas River and run the trails for an afternoon of great hiking. Please note that the area is not fenced, so Fido should be under good voice control. Public parking is located in a dirt lot off of US-160.

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