Dog-Friendly Activities in Mackay, ID

Here are the dog-friendly activities closest to Mackay. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners.

Bannack State Park

Dillon, MT

Bannack State Park Dogs are welcome to join their owners as they explore Bannack State Park in Dillion, MT, the first Territorial Capital of Montana. The area that now encompasses the pet-friendly state park was also the site of Montana's first major gold discovery in 1862. Nowadays, you and Fido can take a wander down memory lane on one of the ghost walks or explore the area dressed up to appear like it would have back then. Your pooch can join you on a leash, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details

Shoshone Falls Park

Twin Falls, ID

Shoshone Falls Park Bring Fido to Shoshone Falls Park to marvel at "the Niagara of the West" in Twin Falls, ID. The park is dog friendly and features open green space, trails, picnic tables, grills, benches, restrooms, drinking fountains, a concession stand, a boat launch to Snake River, and, of course, Shoshone Falls with a 212-foot drop at a width of 900 feet. Dogs must be on a leash during their visit and aren't permitted in the grassy area of Dierkes Lake. There's a seasonal vehicle fee to enter the park. See Details

Land of the Yankee Fork State Park

Challis, ID

Land of the Yankee Fork State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Land of the Yankee Fork State Park in Challis, ID. Fido is welcome to join you on the pet-friendly, historic trails that were once trudged by groups of miners back in the day. Be sure to check out the nearby ghost towns of Bonanza, Custer and Bayhorse, the Yankee Fork Gold Dredge, the Custer Motorway, and the Challis Bison Jump. There is a vehicle entrance fee, unless you have an Idaho State Parks Passport. See Details

Katie's Dog Park

Pocatello, ID

Katie's Dog Park Katie's Dog Park in Pocatello, ID is a half-acre space for Fido to play off leash. The park features two separate play areas, one for large, active and energetic dogs and another for smaller or leisurely dogs. Amenities include two water fountains, benches and a shade pergola. The water fountain is not in use during the winter months, so dog owners will need to bring along water for Fido. Please note that although the park is located next to an animal shelter, it's not operated by them. See Details

Off-Leash Dog Zone at Island Park

Salmon, ID

Off-Leash Dog Zone at Island Park Across the foot bridge from Veterans Memorial Park, the Off-Leash Dog Zone at Island Park in Salmon, ID welcomes pups to play off leash during the day, except from 11:30am - 1:30pm.The park features a trail system, public restrooms, picnic tables and multiple boat ramps. Enjoy this great spot together where Fido can cool off in summer. The area is surrounded by the Salmon River on either side, but it is not fenced. See Details

Baxter's Dog Park

Twin Falls, ID

Baxter's Dog Park Baxter's Dog Park, located in Twin Falls, ID, is an outdoor space where Fido can run and play off leash. There are separate areas for large and small dogs as well as a bench, picnic table and a dog water fountain. See Details

City Creek Trail System

Pocatello, ID

City Creek Trail System City Creek Trail System provides approximately 50 miles of exceptional hiking and riding trails within the Pocatello city limits. Managed by the City, this fantastic Idaho resource is utilized by hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers, off-road vehicles and dog walkers. The main City Creek Trail gains almost 1,000 feet in elevation from the Grant Street Parking Lot to the last connection with City Creek Road. See Details

Thousand Springs State Park & Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

Hagerman, ID

Thousand Springs State Park & Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at pet-friendly Thousand Springs State Park in Hagerman. Located in the Magic Valley region of southern Idaho, this beautiful park is divided into a number of different areas and is home to sections of the Oregon Trail as well as a stunning picnic spot at the Malad Gorge. There is a vehicle entrance fee, unless you have an Idaho State Parks Passport. See Details

Adams Gulch Area Trails

Ketchum, ID

Adams Gulch Area Trails Adams Gulch Area Trails is a dog-friendly loop in Ketchum, ID, that weaves through the mountains to an overlook with spectacular views of Sun Valley. Dogs are welcome to join you on the trail and can even wander freely off-leash for sections of it. Make sure you and Fido keep an eye out for stinging nettles when you're on the trail. See Details

Sawtooth National Recreation Area

Ketchum, ID

Sawtooth National Recreation Area The Sawtooth National Recreation Area (Sawtooth NRA) consists of 756,000 acres of beautiful mountanious scenery. The Sawtooth NRA includes the Sawtooth Wilderness, Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness, and the Hemingway-Boulders Wilderness areas. The Sawtooth NRA has over 700 miles of trails, 40 peaks rising over 10,000 feet and 300-plus high-elevation alpine lakes that add to the spectacular scenery and vistas. Recreational pursuits include outdoor activities like camping, hiking, backpacking, fishing, boating and canoeing, rafting, observing nature, photography and bicycling.

Please keep pets on a leash. The park has a "Leave-No-Trace" policy, so please pack out or use a 6 to 8 inch cat-hole for all pet waste. See Details

Clark's Lookout State Park

Dillon, MT

Clark's Lookout State Park Dogs are allowed at Clark's Lookout State Park just outside of Dillon, MT. Located in this 8-acre park, you'll discover the hill that overlooks the Beaverhead River, used by William Clark as an overlook during the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Enjoy sightseeing on the pet-friendly hiking trails. See Details

Massacre Rocks State Park

American Falls, ID

Massacre Rocks State Park Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Massacre Rocks State Park in American Falls, Idaho. Enjoy plenty of hiking opportunities in the area, and you may even spot some wildlife, including Canada geese, grebes, bald eagles, pelicans, blue herons, rabbits, coyote, muskrat, and beavers. When the weather is hot, your pooch can take a dip in Snake River that can be accessed from one of the nature trails. Pets must be leashed and there is a vehicle entrance fee, unless you have an Idaho State Parks Passport. See Details

Bannock Bark Park

Pocatello, ID

Bannock Bark Park Bannock Bark Park is a public, off-leash dog park in a shaded corner near the railroad in historic Old Town Pocatello, ID. This pet-friendly fenced area was built by donations from dog lovers. The Bark Park features benches, shade trees, open space for play time and a doggie water fountain, which is in use seasonally. See Details

Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply Salmon

Salmon, ID

Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply Salmon Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply is a pet-friendly store located in Salmon, ID. Leashed pups are welcome to join you inside while you shop. They offer a variety of animal food, tools, clothing, shoes, hardware, fencing and gardening gear. See Details

Wood River Trail

Ketchum, ID

Wood River Trail The Wood River 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 Ketchum! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Wood River 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

Idaho Potato Museum

Blackfoot, ID

Idaho Potato Museum Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot, ID is a pet-friendly historical museum in a former railroad depot. You and your pup are welcome to take a tour where you can learn all about the history, cultivation and harvesting of potatoes. Dogs are also welcome to browse the gift shop with you, or enjoy a bite to eat in their cafe which serves a variety of potato-based snacks. See Details

Edson Fichter Nature Area

Pocatello, ID

Edson Fichter Nature Area Edson Fichter Nature Area is a pet-friendly destination in Pocatello, ID. Your leashed pup can join you on several miles of trails, which are also the perfect area for bird-watching. Additionally, visitors can enjoy a family fishing pond stocked with rainbow and yellow-phase banana trout. For dog owners, there is a sporting dog pond where Fido can be off-leash to train or swim. See Details

Beaverhead Rock State Park

Twin Bridges, MT

Beaverhead Rock State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Beaverhead Rock State Park, a pet-friendly recreation site in Twin Bridges, MT. Popular activities include hiking, wildlife viewing and photography. The historic Beaverhead Rock formation was recognized by Sacagawea, a Native guide traveling with the Lewis & Clark Expedition. A variety of wildlife, including bears, call the park home, so please practice bear safety during your visit. See Details

Camas National Wildlife Refuge

Hamer, ID

Camas National Wildlife Refuge Camas National Wildlife Refuge in Hamer, ID, welcomes leashed pups to explore beside their owners. This 11,000-acre space offers parkgoers a variety of activities to enjoy, including biking, hiking, photography, wildlife watching, picnicking, hunting and more. See Details

Dog Park at Warm Springs Preserve

Ketchum, ID

Dog Park at Warm Springs Preserve Fido is invited to play at the dog park at Warm Springs Preserve in Ketchum, ID. This fenced-in area offers waste stations and plastic wading pools for the pups to cool off. The area is surrounded by 65 acres of open space and features a hiking trail and a nearby creek on site. See Details