Dog-Friendly Activities in Black Lake, MI

Ocqueoc Falls is a pet-friendly destination and a universally accessible falls system in Millersburg, MI. Your leashed furry friend is welcome to tag along to explore the largest waterfall in the lower peninsula. The park includes six miles of hiking or cross-country skiing with three marked loops. During the spawning season, you can see the salmon swim through these underground channels.

Fido is welcome to join you at a dog-friendly outdoor table on the upper and lower patios at Cheboygan Brewing Company in Cheboygan, MI. Enjoy a variety of craft beers on tap including IPAs, amber ales, porters, cream ales and more.

Onaway State Park is a pet-friendly spot in Onaway, MI. Fido is welcome to join you on the three-mile nature trail while you admire the beautiful Black Lake. Please note dogs aren't permitted in buildings or swimming areas.

North Central State 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 Cheboygan! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Gaylord to Mackinaw City Rail-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.

Cheboygan State Park is a pet-friendly spot in Michigan. The park has well-marked trails that provide access to Lake Huron vistas and glimpses of rare wildflowers to enjoy with your furry friend. Please note your pup isn't allowed in buildings or swimming areas.

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Aloha State Park in Cheboygan, MI. This 172-acre recreation area is located on the northeast shore of Mullett Lake near the Straits of Mackinac. Leashed furry friends are welcome at this park, which features boating access and a modern campground. Please note pets must remain on a six-foot leash at all times and are not permitted on any swimming beach.

Visit the pet-friendly Pigeon River Country State Forest in Vanderbilt, MI. Leashed dogs are welcome at this 109,000-acre unique rustic area, which Ernest Hemingway called “wild as the devil” and “the greatest I’ve ever been in”. Please note, that to create the remote and backcountry experience, most trails are not developed and there is no signage or infrastructure. Pets must be on a six-foot leash at all times and cleaned up after.

Black Mountain Pathway is a pet-friendly recreation spot in Onaway, MI. Leashed pets are welcome to join you in the 30-mile network of trails. There is also a paved path you may take that offers beautiful forest scenery and trailside shelters. Please notice you may come across horseback riders and bikers.