Dog-Friendly Activities in Scotland, CT

Get out under the stars with Fido with Explore the Stars, a dog-friendly activity in Scotland, CT. Journey to one of their dark sky spots where an astronomer will guide you in spotting meteors, star clusters, red stars, nebula and galaxies. Weekly programs run from April through October.

Taking its name from the round holes that appear in the waterfalls, dog-friendly Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam, CT is a perfect place to enjoy a day in nature. You and your pooch can hike, picnic, birdwatch and fish in the stream. Just keep Fido on a leash at all times, and note that pets are not permitted in the campground.

Jonathan Edwards Winery in North Stonington, CT, is dog friendly. Fido is welcome to join you beside a table on the outdoor patio as long as they are leashed. Enjoy a wine flight with you furry companion while admiring beautiful views across the vineyards.

Dog-friendly Bigelow Hollow State Park & Nipmuck State Forest in Union, CT, offers boating, fishing and hiking to locals and visitors. Stretching over 9,000 acres, the park has scenic hiking trails and access points to Mashapaug Lake & Bigelow Pond. Please keep Fido leashed during your visit.

Leashed dogs are allowed at Natchaug State Forest, a pet-friendly outdoor space in Easton, CT. Pups are welcome in the picnic areas and hiking trails. Other popular activities include fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking and cross-country skiing.

Well-behaved pups are welcome to come see a double feature movie at The Mansfield Drive-In Theatre located in Mansfield Center, CT. Dogs must be on leashed at all times, and owners must clean up after them. Please be mindful that if your dog is barking or disrupting the movie or they'll need to be taken out. Please note that dogs are welcome at the movies, but not the Sunday market.

Holdridge Home & Garden is a dog-friendly hardware store in Ledyard, CT. Fido is welcome to join you as you shop for lawn and garden supplies, paint, tools, grills, etc.

Fido is invited to join you at pet-friendly Hopeville Pond State Park in Griswold, CT. Leashed dogs are welcome in picnic areas and on the hiking trails, but they are not permitted on the beach or in the campground.

Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome at Bozrah Farmers Market, a pet-friendly outdoor market in Bozrah, CT. Wander the aisles of vendors and enjoy live music and a bite to eat from the food trucks. With over 40 vendors you will find a wide variety of items, including fresh vegetables, baked goods, homemade jams, fresh-cut flowers, pet treats and much more. The market is seasonal, and runs every Friday from July through October. Two off-season markets are also offered, the Holiday Market in November and the Mother's Day Market in May. Check their website for dates for these events as well as the season's opening date.

Bring Fido for some off-leash play at Mitchell D. Phaiah's Dog Park in Danielson, CT. The fenced dog park features separate large and small dog sections, benches, waste receptacles and waste bags to clean up after your pup. If Fido has some energy left, the shady River Trail starts at the dog park and welcomes leashed dogs.

The Moosup Valley State Park Trail in Mossup, CT is dog friendly and 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 Moosup! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Moosup Valley State Park 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.

The Airline North State Park 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 Hampton! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Airline North State Park 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.

Fido is sure to love Colchester Dog Park, a fully fenced off-leash park in Colchester, CT. Features include a separate enclosed section for small breeds, agility structures, bench seating, shade trees and pet waste stations.

Allow Fido some off-leash exercise at Estelle Cohn Memorial Dog Park in Norwich, CT. The enclosed park has a double gated entrance and separate areas for small and large dogs. Each play area is equipped with waste stations, bench seating, and a wading pool for warm weather enjoyment.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Creaser Park, a lovely public park in Coventry, CT. This park includes a variety of trails, as well as a clean, sandy-bottomed pond where you can wade while your dog swims.

Pachaug State Forest near Voluntown, CT is the largest state forest in Connecticut and is also dog friendly. The park covers an epic 24,000 acres across six different towns. This interesting wooded park is covered with old cellar holes and miles of stone fence that show the area was once farmed or pastured. Fido is welcome to join you in the park if they are on a leash and under control.

Old Furnace State Park is a 367-acre pet-friendly park in Killingly, CT. You and your leashed pup are welcome to walk along the quarter-mile trail to wander to a viewpoint that overlooks ten miles of stunning scenery all around.

James L. Goodwin State Forest is a dog-friendly wooded area in Hampton, CT, that covers three square miles. In addition to pine trees all over, the centerpiece of the park is the beautiful 135 acre Pine Acres Lake. Fido is welcome to join you in the park as long as they are on a leash under seven-feet in length.

The Airline North State Park 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 Putnam! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Airline North State Park 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.

The Airline North State Park 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 Pomfret Center! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Airline North State Park 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.