Dog Friendly Activities in Benton, IL

There are 7 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of Benton. 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 Benton.

Pet Friendly North Marcum Beach
North Marcum Beach Leashed dogs are welcome at North Marcum Beach, a pet-friendly, boat-in public swimming area on Rend Lake in Whittington, IL. This sandy beach features a shower house and picnic spaces and is a very popular spot in the warm months. See Details
Pet Friendly Love's Travel Stop
Love's Travel Stop Love's Travel Stop in Marion, IL, is a dog-friendly gas station and rest area. Across America, you'll find Love's Travel Stops that offer facilities for traveling canines. This location has a fully-fenced dog park with a convenient waste station. See Details
Mandala Gardens Leashed pups can join their humans at Mandala Gardens, a pet-friendly park in Marion, IL. This seven-acre natural area features gardens, a labyrinth, stone sculptures, quiet paths and secluded sitting spots. Please be sure to clean up after Fido. See Details
Herrin Memorial Park Dog Park Fido can enjoy time off-leash at Herrin Memorial Park Dog Park located within the pet-friendly city park in Herrin, IL. The fenced dog park has a separate section for small dogs, mature trees that provide shade and waste stations. Please bring water for your pup and remember they must be leashed outside of the dog park. See Details
Love's Travel Stop Love's Travel Stop is pet-friendly. This clean truck stop has a dog park and a McDonald's. Let your dog play off-leash, but don't forget to clean up any mess they leave behind. The gas station is always open. See Details
Love's Travel Stop Mount Vernon Love's Travel Stop in Mount Vernon, IL is a pet-friendly gas station and rest area. Traveling canines will enjoy stretching their legs at this fully-fenced dog park, which features plenty of grass, benches, trash receptacles and waste bags. See Details
Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area is a dog-friendly state park spanning 3,300 scenic acres along the shores of Rend Lake in Whittington, IL. It's a haven for water enthusiasts, hikers, birders, and outdoor adventurers of all ages, offering activities like boating, fishing, horseback riding, picnicking, and more. With its 4-mile hiking/biking trail connecting to Rend Lake Resort and the Rend Lake College Bike Trail, this park is Southern Illinois' ultimate outdoor playground for hunting, camping, and recreational fun. See Details
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