Dog Friendly Activities in Ashford, CT

There are 47 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of Ashford. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Ashford.

Pet Friendly Tree House Brewing Company
Tree House Brewing Company Tree House Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly artisanal brewery located in Charlton, MA. Creating small, hand-crafted batches of beer using well water and luxury ingredients, their goal is to make the best beer in the world without compromising values or quality. Try the Vanilla Bean Truth stout, Ghost Emoji double IPA, Walk in the Sun double IPA, or Dreamer Hefeweizen when you're visiting! See Details
Pet Friendly Bigelow Hollow State Park & Nipmuck State Forest
Bigelow Hollow State Park & Nipmuck State Forest Dog-friendly Bigelow Hollow State Park & Nipmuck State Forest in Union, CT, offers boating, fishing and hiking to locals and visitors. Stretching over 9,000 acres, the park has scenic hiking trails and access points to Mashapaug Lake & Bigelow Pond. Please keep Fido leashed during your visit. See Details
Wells State Park Wells State Park is a dog-friendly wooded area in Sturbridge, MA, that welcomes leashed pups. Surrounding a pond, this park is ideal for fishing and boating. The best hike is up Carpenter Rocks, leading to a fantastic view of the park and the surrounding area. See Details
Mitchell D. Phaiah's Dog Park Bring Fido for some off-leash play at Mitchell D. Phaiah's Dog Park in Danielson, CT. The fenced dog park features separate large and small dog sections, benches, waste receptacles and waste bags to clean up after your pup. If Fido has some energy left, the shady River Trail starts at the dog park and welcomes leashed dogs. See Details
Natchaug State Forest Leashed dogs are allowed at Natchaug State Forest, a pet-friendly outdoor space in Easton, CT. Pups are welcome in the picnic areas and hiking trails. Other popular activities include fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking and cross-country skiing. See Details
Westville Recreation Area Leashed dogs are allowed on the pet-friendly trails throughout Westville Recreation Area in Sturbridge, MA. This natural space offers scenic views of Westville Lake and year round recreation options. See Details
Moosup Valley State Park Trail The Moosup Valley State Park Trail in Mossup, CT is dog friendly and 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 Moosup! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Moosup Valley State Park 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. See Details
Mansfield Drive-in Theatre Well-behaved pups are welcome to come see a double feature movie at The Mansfield Drive-In Theatre located in Mansfield Center, CT. Dogs must be on leashed at all times, and owners must clean up after them. Please be mindful that if your dog is barking or disrupting the movie or they'll need to be taken out. Please note that dogs are welcome at the movies, but not the Sunday market. See Details
Colchester Dog Park Fido is sure to love Colchester Dog Park, a fully fenced off-leash park in Colchester, CT. Features include a separate enclosed section for small breeds, agility structures, bench seating, shade trees and pet waste stations. See Details
Belding Wildlife Management Area The Belding Wildlife Management Area in Vernon, CT, welcomes leashed pets. It is rarely crowded, so it's great to take Fido on a hike in the peaceful outdoors. There's a pond for fishing, and the blazed, pet-friendly trails follow rivers that branch from Valley Falls. See Details
Recreation Park Recreation Park is pet-friendly. Located next to the tennis courts, the fenced area contains two sections, one for big dogs and one for small breeds. Dogs are welcome to play off-leash, as long as they are well-behaved and all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details
Opacum Woods Opacum Woods is a dog-friendly conservation area in Sturbridge, MA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the 266-acre property that offers approximately four miles of hiking trails. There are separate trails marked with blue, red, yellow, and green blazes. Enjoy trekking through the forest near ponds, swaps, and vernal pools. See Details
Creaser Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Creaser Park, a lovely public park in Coventry, CT. This park includes a variety of trails, as well as a clean, sandy-bottomed pond where you can wade while your dog swims. See Details
Old Sturbridge Village Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, MA, allows members to bring their well-behaved, leashed pups to this popular living history museum on select pet-friendly Dog Days. Check their website for upcoming Dog Day dates. All canine visitors must be registered before visiting and all information can be found on their website. See Details
Hop River State Park Trail The Hop River State Park 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 Bolton! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Hop River State Park 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. See Details
Gay City State Park Dogs are welcome on the trails and at the picnic areas of Gay City State Park, a pet-friendly park in Hebron, CT. Pets are not permitted on any of the beaches along the shores of the Blackledge River, but it's a wonderful place for you to explore with your leashed pup on the trails. See Details
Airline North State Park Trail The Airline North State Park 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 Hampton! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Airline North State Park 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. See Details
James L. Goodwin State Forest James L. Goodwin State Forest is a dog-friendly wooded area in Hampton, CT, that covers three square miles. In addition to pine trees all over, the centerpiece of the park is the beautiful 135 acre Pine Acres Lake. Fido is welcome to join you in the park as long as they are on a leash under seven-feet in length. See Details
Shenipsit State Forest Dogs are welcome at Shenipsit State Forest. This pet-friendly park is home to the Shenipsit Forest Trail. This five-mile loop is of moderate difficulty, but is well worth the strain for the stunning views across the rest of the forest. You can bring Fido with you on the trail and elsewhere as long as they are on a leash. There are a number of other trails that can be found across the 7,000 acres and 11 parcels of forest. See Details
Hopeville Pond State Park Fido is invited to join you at pet-friendly Hopeville Pond State Park in Griswold, CT. Leashed dogs are welcome in picnic areas and on the hiking trails, but they are not permitted on the beach or in the campground. See Details
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