Dog-Friendly Activities in Kingston, NY

Fido is invited to play at the Kingston Point Dog Park in New York. You and your furry friend can find this off-leash facility adjacent to and behind the softball field. The park is well-managed and features two separate sections for small and large dogs.

Leashed dogs are welcome both inside and out at West Kill Supply, a pet-friendly taproom in Kingston, NY where you can sip a variety of craft beers West Kill Brewing. Food trucks frequently visit the brewery and a schedule can be found on their website.

Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston's historic Rondout Waterfront District offers pet-friendly outdoor exhibits. Leashed dogs are allowed on the museum's grounds to admire the vessels in the water. The 1898 steam tug Mathilda provides an outdoor steam power exhibit that you can check out together, too.

Sojourner Truth State Park in Kingston, NY is pet-friendly. Opened in 2022, this beautiful state park honors African American abolitionist and suffragist Sojourner Truth and features one mile of Hudson River shoreline and river overlooks of pretty vistas. Elsewhere in the park, visitors will find 17 unique habitats like woods, wetlands, and a dramatic cliff and ridgeline; historic remnants of the brickmaking and ice harvesting industries; and quarried canyons.

Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Kerhonkson, NY, is dog friendly. Leashed pets are welcome to join their owners as they explore the area, which is situated on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain ridge, and features numerous waterfalls. Dogs are prohibited in buildings, camping, picnic, bathing areas or walkways. Hours vary seasonally, so dog owners should call before planning their outings.

The Walkway Over The Hudson in Poughkeepsie, NY, 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 dog-friendly "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Poughkeepsie! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Walkway Over The Hudson. 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.

Robibero Winery is a dog-friendly, 42-acre property in New Paltz, NY that welcomes Fido to join you for wine tastings on their 90' deck. The boutique winery handcrafts its wines in small lots, producing unique vintages. You may bring your own food to picnic on the lawn, but no beverages are permitted, including water. All beverages must be purchased on site. They have pizza on weekends and sell various cheeses, meats and crackers.

Prospect Hill Orchards is a dog-friendly orchard and farm in Milton, NY. Your leashed, friendly dog is welcome to join you as you go apple-picking. These orchard isn't limited just to apples, however. They also harvest sweet and sour cherries, plums, apricots, peaches, nectarines, pears, and pumpkins! Please note that they are only open on weekends during harvest season.

Mohonk Preserve is a pet-friendly destination in Gardiner, NY. Fido is welcome to join you on their five main trailheads to take you through the woods and see smaller waterfalls. Please note leash regulations apply, and the fall season is popular.

Ashokan Rail Trail in Boiceville, NY, is pet friendly. This 11.5-mile flat recreational ADA path runs along Ashokan Reservoir and allows leashed dogs. A waste station is provided at the Boiceville Bridge Trailhead.

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is a pet-friendly business in Red Hook, NY. Fido is welcome to join you on their summer and fall weekend air shows, visit the museum, talk to pilots and have lunch. Water is available for your furry friend next to the gift shop.

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site is a dog-friendly attraction in Hyde Park, NY, featuring beautiful grounds, gardens, and paved and wooded trails. Dogs are welcome to explore the property with you on a six-foot leash. Fido can enjoy the developed areas, the waterfront, the gardens and trails, but pets aren't permitted inside park facilities. Dog waste bags are provided on site for easy cleanup during your visit.

Kaaterskill Falls has been one of the region's most popular attractions in Haines Falls, NY, for centuries. This pet-friendly hike welcomes dogs to join you to view the magnificent two-tier 260-foot waterfall. Plan an early morning weekday trip to avoid crowds and be prepared for muddy or slippery conditions after heavy rainfall. Visitors can also take Laurel House Road to reach a popular viewing platform looking down onto the waterfall.

Black Snake Brewing Company is a dog-friendly establishment on a 146-acre farm in Staatsburg, NY. Fido is welcome to join you outdoors at a table. They brew specialty batches of beer and provide a space for friends and neighbors to gather and enjoy an authentic ground-to-glass experience.

Located alongside the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, NY, dog-friendly Quiet Cove Riverfront Park offers a tranquil spot to spend the day with your pup. The park features observation decks, a kayak launch, picnic shelters and more. Pack up a picnic for you and Fido to enjoy while watching the water. Or, grab your fishing pole and test your luck on the banks of the river.

Well-behaved, leashed pets can join their owners at Locust Grove Brewing Company in Milton, NY. This local cider brewery features pet-friendly indoor and outdoor seating with a distant view of the Hudson River. Visitors can order a brew to pair with a bite from one of the visiting food trucks.

Wrights Farm is a pet-friendly attraction in Gardiner, NY, where leashed dogs can tag along. Pay a visit to this sixth-generation, family-owned, 450-acre apple farm with a farmstand of homemade pies, jams and jellies, cider donuts and much more. Pick your own apples from September through October with your furry friend by your side.

Shaupeneak Ridge in Ulster Park, NY, is a pet-friendly destination. Bring Fido for a day out to explore the 936.5 acres. Partake in one of the hiking trails that will provide beautiful scenery from the Marlboro Mountains and the chance to see a wetland pond and waterfall. Leash regulations apply.

Olana State Historic Site is a historic house museum and property in Greenport, New York, near the city of Hudson. The estate was home to Frederic Edwin Church, one of the major figures in the Hudson River School of landscape painting. Access to Olana’s dog-friendly, 250-acre landscape is free. The park is open every day from 8 AM to sunset. Bring Fido to explore Frederic Church’s designed landscape with five miles of carriage roads as a way to enjoy the outdoors.

The Hudson Valley Rail 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 Highland! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Hudson Valley 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.