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Dog Friendly Activities in Alaska

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Alaska, we can point you towards the nearest off-leash dog park, the most popular dog beach, a really great hiking trail, and lots of other places to play with Fido.

Pet Friendly South Anchorage Sports Park

South Anchorage Sports Park

South Anchorage Sports Park

The South Anchorage Sports Park in Anchorage, AK, is dog friendly! This recreation area features a dog park, an American Legion baseball field, two little league fields, an RC track, and paintball fields. Dogs must be leashed in all areas of the park, with the exception of the dog park.

Pet Friendly Dog Park at Lake Lucile

Dog Park at Lake Lucile

Dog Park at Lake Lucile

Bring your furry friend to the dog park at Lake Lucile in Wasilla, AK. This year-round fenced-in recreation area for your pup is at the park entrance. This space for him to play is approximately 300 feet long by 60 feet wide. There is water available in the summer months for pups. See their website for a complete list of dog park rules and regulations.

Dog Park at Connor's Bog

Dog Park at Connor's Bog

This lovely, off-leash dog park is inside Connor's Bog in Anchorage, AK. Off-leash activity shall be restricted to the year-round designated exercise area. Pups not on their leashes are not permitted in areas when multi-use trails are groomed. Please practice courteous behavior and good "petiquette," as all park users share these areas.

Far North Bicentennial Park

Far North Bicentennial Park

Bring Fido to the dog-friendly Far North Bicentennial Park! This outdoor area is Anchorage's largest park, which provides year-round recreation opportunities for everyone. Fido can join you in roaming the designated off-leash North Gasline Trail. All park users share this trail, so ensure you practice courteous behavior.

Worthington Glacier State Recreation Site

Worthington Glacier State Recreation Site

Fido can join you at the dog-friendly Worthington Glacier State Recreation Site in Valdez, AK. There are many trails and picnic areas available during the summer months. A paved path from the parking lot leads to a viewing platform just a short distance from the toe of the glacier. Experienced hikers can enjoy the short but steep Glacier Ridge Trail.

Fairbanks Dog Park

Fairbanks Dog Park

With plenty of space for dogs to run, Fairbanks Dog Park is the place for off-leash fun in Fairbanks, AK. The park offers 20 acres of land (including 10 acres of natural area), a half-mile of walking trails, two fenced play areas, and a fenced lawn for training, demos, and events.

Tongass National Forest

Tongass National Forest

The dog-friendly Tongass National Forest is the largest national forest in the United States. Given its immense size, recreational opportunities abound, including hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, scenic driving, kayaking, canoeing and wildlife viewing. The park covers much of southern Alaska, and there are numerous trails that welcome visitors and their dogs. Dogs should be kept on a leash, and owners should be sure to clean up after their pets to comply with park rules. The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center in Juneau is a popular area to visit. Visitors are required to purchase a pass from May 1st through Sept. 30th to enter the Visitor Center. Passes can be purchased online.

Russian Jack Springs Park

Russian Jack Springs Park

Russian Jack Springs Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Anchorage, AK. Dogs are welcome to play off-leash in the northeast corner of the park. Many parkgoers utilize this community space, so ensure your pup is always controlled, as the off-leash area is not fenced.

Bishop's Beach

Bishop's Beach is pet-friendly. Two blocks from Old Town at the end of Beluga Place you will find Bishops Beach. Ample parking, restroom facilities, Beluga Slough trailhead, and beach combing are just the beginning of the fun to be had at Bishops Beach. Easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, and art galleries in Old Town, and to the Islands and Ocean Visitor Center via the Beluga Slough Trail, as well as miles of beautiful beach. This flat sandy beach is great for walking and playing fetch with your pooch at low tide.

Chugach State Park

Chugach State Park

With nearly 500,000 acres, Chugach State Park in Anchorage, AK, is one of the four largest state parks in the country. This dog-friendly state park allows you and your pup to explore plenty of trails. You can also head off the beaten path and explore the backcountry. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times except when in the backcountry, but dogs must be under voice control at all times.

Winner Creek Trail

Winner Creek Trail

Winner Creek Trail is an easy 3-mile, dog-friendly hike in Girdwood, AK, split into Upper and Lower sections. The Lower portion includes a boardwalk and dirt trail that will bring you to Winner Creek Gorge. Wander a little further to the hand tram, where dogs can join their owners. The Upper path is accessible at the gorge and gently ascends into the high country, where you will see indescribable views across the alpine valley.

Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge

Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge

Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge is a pet-friendly area in Fairbanks, AK. Fido can join you at this 2,000-acre wildlife refuge just north of the city center. Leashed dogs and their humans will enjoy the miles of maintained walking and multi-use trails and the pastoral scenes of farm fields and historic dairy buildings.

Pioneer Park

Leashed pets are welcome to join their humans on the grounds of the historic dog-friendly Pioneer Park in Fairbanks, AK. This year-round 44-acre park showcases the town's history and offers museums, restaurants, shopping, activities, and events.

Hatcher Pass East Management Area

Hatcher Pass East Management Area

Bring Fido with you to the dog-friendly Hatcher Pass East Management Area in Palmer, AK! Leashed pups that are accompanied by owners are welcome at this park. This recreation area offers access to extraordinary mountaineering terrain, beautiful mountain scenery, gold panning, hiking and biking, skiing, snowboarding, sledding and more!

Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park

Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park

Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park is a dog-friendly state park in Homer, AK. This state park has no road access and may only be accessed by boat from Homer or an airplane. Above the timberline, skiers and hikers will find glaciers and snowfields stretching for miles. Pets are always welcome if leashed and accompanied by the owners. Unleashed dogs are only allowed in the backcountry but must be within voice command. Sled dogs and horses should not be tied within 100' of a cabin.

Chena River State Recreation Area

Chena River State Recreation Area

Your leashed dog can join you while exploring the pet-friendly Chena River State Recreation Area in Fairbanks, AK. Also known as Chena Wayside, this area is a 29-acre park on the banks of the Chena River. Trails can lead into the alpine country and offer strikingly different hiking experiences. Feeder trails that lead off the developed paths allow hikers to find the perfect place with unobstructed views and wilderness solitude.

Deer Mountain Trail

Deer Mountain Trail

Deer Mountain Trail near Ketchikan, AK is dog friendly. Located on the edge of the expansive Tongass National Forest, this iconic backdrop is worth exploring with your pooch. This trail is a 6.7 mile out-and-back route that leads to stunning mountain views. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trail.

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve

Copper Center, AK

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve is pet-friendly. One of only 23 World Heritage Sites in the United States, this incredible natural area can only be accessed by air and offers a chance to see some of the most untouched parts of the United States. Dogs are welcome to join you on trails within the preserve, as long as they are leashed and cleaned up after.

Kenai Wildlife Refuge

Kenai Wildlife Refuge

Kenai Wildlife Refuge was originally designated as Kenai National Moose Range by President Roosevelt in 1941. Today, the almost 2-million acre wilderness area promotes biodiversity, scientific research and habitat conservation in Soldotna, AK. Fido can tag along for stunning views of Alaska's pristine nature, but dogs must be under control at all times and are not permitted on hiking and ski trails in the Refuge Headquarters area. Pets must be leashed in the parking lot and campground areas.

Chugach National Forest

Chugach National Forest

Chugach National Forest is an expansive dog-friendly forest situated 45 minutes south of Anchorage, AK. The second largest national forest in the nation, it encompassed 6.9 million miles of rain forests, coastal inlets, boreal woods, immense wetlands, tidewater glaciers, and towering mountain peaks. Bring Fido to Chugach National Forest for miles of breathtaking trails, unlimited backcountry camping, epic salmon fishing, and endless opportunities to view some of Alaska's most captivating wildlife. Portage Pass Trail is one of the most popular hikes and leads to stunning views of Portage Glacier and Portage Lake. Dogs must be leashed or restrained in developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas and on developed trails. The Chugach is full of special places, from the Kenai Peninsula to Prince William Sound, to the eastern shores of the Copper River Delta and is an ideal place to explore with your canine companion. Visitors should note there is no formal entrance station but a main access point is located along the Seward Highway south of Anchorage.

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