Dog-Friendly Destinations in Vermont
So much green space, so little time! Vermont has many state parks to enjoy hiking, swimming, camping, and all that nature has to offer with your dog. Follow the link for a complete listing.
Southern Vermont
Brattleboro is a charming town to walk around with shops, restaurants, and small parks to enjoy.
Ball Mountain Lake, Jamaica
This recreation area has educational programs in the summer. They Army Corps of Engineers releases water from the dam for kayaking and canoeing twice a year.
Summer Concerts, Manchester
Enjoy free, outdoor music on the pretty green every Tuesday evening in the summer. Great for a picnic.
Central Vermont
Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area, Addison
A great spot for bird-watching, many migratory bitds visit this 2800 acre refuge.
The Mountain Top Inn & Resort Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Center, Chittenden
Just 11 miles from Killington, the resort offers 15km of pet friendly cross-country ski and snowshoe trails. They also have dog-friendly lodging available. Call 802.483.6089 for trail conditions.
Fairlee Drive-In, Fairlee
Grab some snacks and catch a movie at dusk.
Rock of Ages, Graniteville
You can explore this still-working granite quarry with your dog. They can even hit the gift shop with you!
Quechee
Home to the beautiful Quechee Gorge, the small town is nice to walk around. There's also a state park, a balloon festival, and the Simon Pearce glass factory.
Robert Frost Wayside Area and Trail, Ripton
Enjoy a picnic and go for a stroll on the trail marked with the Pulitzer Prize winning poet's finest work lining the path.
Green Mountain National Forest, Rutland
The Green Mountains cover about 400,000 acres of land so there's no shortage of outdoorsy things to do. There are plenty of famous trails to hike including parts of the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail. The head quarters is in Rutland.
Paw House Inn, Rutland
Whereas hotels, motels, and inns are for humans but occasionally allow pets, the Paw House, caters to dogs who choose to pack their humans! The inn has a playhouse (staffed during the day) where you can leave the dog to play if you want to shop or hit the slopes.
Union Village Dam and Recreation Area, Union Village
Run by the Army Corps of Engineers, there's plenty to do here including fish and hike.
Northern Vermont
Burlington
Downtown Burlington is a nice place to walk around. There's the Church St. Marketplace and on weekends in the good weather, a nice farmers' market. There are also plenty of places to grab a bite to eat. You can also rent a boat - powered by you or a motor - to check out Lake Champlain at Community Sailing.
Sunset Drive-In, Colchester
Load up the car, stop by the snack bar and catch a movie under the stars.
Kingdom Trails, East Burke
Year-round outdoor adventures to be had on this extensive network of trails that snake through the wild beauty of the Northeast Kingdom.
Dog Mountain, St. Johnsbury
The pet project (sorry! bad pun) of the late artist Stephen Huneck, Dog Mountain is a great place to visit. There are acres of land to explore as well as the dog chapel. We defy you to go in without simultaneously smiling and shedding a tear for all of the wonderful dogs that are memorialized there.
They also have a few dog-related events every year. Sales of Huneck's wonderful, whimsical, and dog-centric art keep the place going. There's a great gallery on site. If you're lucky, Sally, the friendly black lab and subject of Huneck's children's books, will be there to greet you.
Quimby Country, Averill
Nestled in the Great North Woods between two lakes, Quimby Country is Vermont’s oldest sporting camp and original family summer camp. Its century-old lodge and comfortable cottages are the perfect home base for hiking, boating, fishing, tennis, and swimming, or for quiet conversations, reading, or just soaking in nature’s beauty. (Pets welcome, Wi-Fi in Lodge, wood stove in every cottage. Some cottages have full kitchens, all overlook Forest Lake.)
Southern Vermont
Brattleboro is a charming town to walk around with shops, restaurants, and small parks to enjoy.
Ball Mountain Lake, Jamaica
This recreation area has educational programs in the summer. They Army Corps of Engineers releases water from the dam for kayaking and canoeing twice a year.
Summer Concerts, Manchester
Enjoy free, outdoor music on the pretty green every Tuesday evening in the summer. Great for a picnic.
Central Vermont
Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area, Addison
A great spot for bird-watching, many migratory bitds visit this 2800 acre refuge.
The Mountain Top Inn & Resort Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Center, Chittenden
Just 11 miles from Killington, the resort offers 15km of pet friendly cross-country ski and snowshoe trails. They also have dog-friendly lodging available. Call 802.483.6089 for trail conditions.
Fairlee Drive-In, Fairlee
Grab some snacks and catch a movie at dusk.
Rock of Ages, Graniteville
You can explore this still-working granite quarry with your dog. They can even hit the gift shop with you!
Quechee
Home to the beautiful Quechee Gorge, the small town is nice to walk around. There's also a state park, a balloon festival, and the Simon Pearce glass factory.
Robert Frost Wayside Area and Trail, Ripton
Enjoy a picnic and go for a stroll on the trail marked with the Pulitzer Prize winning poet's finest work lining the path.
Green Mountain National Forest, Rutland
The Green Mountains cover about 400,000 acres of land so there's no shortage of outdoorsy things to do. There are plenty of famous trails to hike including parts of the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail. The head quarters is in Rutland.
Paw House Inn, Rutland
Whereas hotels, motels, and inns are for humans but occasionally allow pets, the Paw House, caters to dogs who choose to pack their humans! The inn has a playhouse (staffed during the day) where you can leave the dog to play if you want to shop or hit the slopes.
Union Village Dam and Recreation Area, Union Village
Run by the Army Corps of Engineers, there's plenty to do here including fish and hike.
Northern Vermont
Burlington
Downtown Burlington is a nice place to walk around. There's the Church St. Marketplace and on weekends in the good weather, a nice farmers' market. There are also plenty of places to grab a bite to eat. You can also rent a boat - powered by you or a motor - to check out Lake Champlain at Community Sailing.
Sunset Drive-In, Colchester
Load up the car, stop by the snack bar and catch a movie under the stars.
Kingdom Trails, East Burke
Year-round outdoor adventures to be had on this extensive network of trails that snake through the wild beauty of the Northeast Kingdom.
Dog Mountain, St. Johnsbury
The pet project (sorry! bad pun) of the late artist Stephen Huneck, Dog Mountain is a great place to visit. There are acres of land to explore as well as the dog chapel. We defy you to go in without simultaneously smiling and shedding a tear for all of the wonderful dogs that are memorialized there.
They also have a few dog-related events every year. Sales of Huneck's wonderful, whimsical, and dog-centric art keep the place going. There's a great gallery on site. If you're lucky, Sally, the friendly black lab and subject of Huneck's children's books, will be there to greet you.
Quimby Country, Averill
Nestled in the Great North Woods between two lakes, Quimby Country is Vermont’s oldest sporting camp and original family summer camp. Its century-old lodge and comfortable cottages are the perfect home base for hiking, boating, fishing, tennis, and swimming, or for quiet conversations, reading, or just soaking in nature’s beauty. (Pets welcome, Wi-Fi in Lodge, wood stove in every cottage. Some cottages have full kitchens, all overlook Forest Lake.)