Michigan Dog-Friendly Vacation Destinations
Are you looking for places to go for some fun in the sun with your dog this summer? We've compiled a list of some dog-friendly destinations right here in Michigan, where both you AND you dog can enjoy the "dog days of summer" together!
~ Grand Mere State Park
Stevensville, Michigan 49127
269-426-4013
Dogs are allowed throughout the park, including the beach. Dogs may not be left unattended at any time, and they must be on no more than a 6 foot leash. The one mile beach is located along the shoreline of Lake Michigan. Note; It's a 1/2-mile to 3/4-mile hike from the parking lot over the dunes to the beach
~ Nipissing Dune Trails
Bridgman, Michigan 49106
800-548-2555
You and your leashed dog are welcome to take the guided or self-guided tour.
~ Young State Park Beach
Boyne City, Michigan
231-582-7523
While dogs are not allowed on the beach, they can go into the water past the boat launch. There is a sandy and rocky area that leads to the water. Pets must be leashed and attended at all times.
~ Burt Lake State Park Beach
Burt Lake, Michigan
231-238-9392
While dogs are not allowed on the swimming beach, there is a special designated spot where dogs can go into the water. It is near campsite lot number 42, off Road 1, at the west end of the park. The road leads to the beach and dog run. Pets must be on a 6 foot or less leash and attended at all times.
~Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Beaches
Empire, Michigan
231-326-5134
Pets are not allowed in certain areas of the park like the islands, Dune Climb, backcountry campsites, or inside buildings, they are allowed on some trails, campgrounds and on the following beaches. Pets are welcome on the the south side of the beach at Esch Road (south of Empire), on the south side of Peterson Beach and on Empire Beach. Dogs must be leashed at all times.
~ Leelanau State Park
Northport, Michigan 49670
231-386-5422
Dogs are allowed for no additional pet fee; they must be current on vaccinations and rabies shots. Dogs may not be left unattended in a vehicle, camper, or a campsite at any time, and they must be quiet and be on no more than a 6 foot leash. Dogs may not be left outside tied up alone and they are not allowed on swimming beaches.
~ Interlochen State Park
Traverse City, Michigan 49643
231-276-9511
Dogs are allowed for no additional pet fee; they must be current on vaccinations and rabies shots. Dogs may not be left unattended in a vehicle, camper, or a campsite at any time, and they must be quiet and be on no more than a 6 foot leash. Dogs may not be left outside tied up alone and they are not allowed on swimming beaches.
~ Traverse City State Park
Traverse City, Michigan 49686
231-922-5270
Dogs are allowed for no additional fee. Dogs must be under their owner's control, leashed, and cleaned up after at all times (mutt mitts are supplied). Although dogs are not allowed at the swim beach, there is an area at the southern end of the beach where dogs may go. There is one small, posted area in the park where dogs are not allowed.
~ Norman F. Kruse Park - Dog Beach
Muskegon, Michigan 49442
231-724-6704
Although dogs are not allowed in the park area here, they are allowed at their own piece of the beach at the end of Sherman Road. Dogs must be on leash unless in the water. The site is open from 7 am until 11 pm.
~ Hoffmaster State Park
Muskegon, Michigan 49441
231-798-3711
Dogs are allowed for no additional pet fee; they must be current on vaccinations and rabies shots. Dogs may not be left unattended in a vehicle, camper, or a campsite at any time, and they must be quiet and be on no more than a 6 foot leash. Dogs may not be left outside tied up alone and they are not allowed in any park buildings or on the beach
~ Warren Dunes State Park
Sawyer, Michigan
269.426.4013
Dogs are allowed on the 2 mile non-swimming beach.
