chatham: Dog-Friendly Activites

Dog-friendly things to do in chatham

There are lots of fun dog-friendly activities in chatham, ma.

Take your dog to a nearby beach, find a new restaurant or hotel, take a boat trip, or go on a long walk down Main Street or on one of the great hiking trails.

Chatham’s location on the elbow of cape cod makes it perfect for a day trip anywhere on cape cod.

Chatham Light is dog-friendly in the offseason only.

Find a place to stay in Chatham that allows dogs

There a few chatham hotels that allow dogs, and a bunch of summer rental properties.

It’s best to book early to get a room in the summer, the best lodging options in the area for pet owners fill up quickly.

 For the latest availability, your best bet is to check out VRBO or Expedia.com.

Beaches that allow dogs

Chatham has a bunch of great beaches, but they’re not dog friendly in the summer season.

Want to learn more about dog rules for chatham beaches, or to find beaches near chatham that allow dogs all summer long? 

Check out our complete guides to dog-friendly beaches in Chatham or dog-friendly beaches on cape cod.

Dog at sunset at race point beach in provincetown
There's lots of dog friendly restaurants in Hyannis and the Town of Barnstable on Cape Cod.

Restaurants that allow dogs

There are a bunch of restaurants in chatham that allow dogs. In addition dogs are allowed at some restaurants in neighboring towns. Want to see your options?

View our updated guides:

Dog parks

Looking to have your pet let off some steam while making new friends?

Chatham doesn’t have a dog park, but there are a bunch of cool dog parks nearby worth exploring. Check out our full list of dog parks on cape cod

Dog parks on Cape Cod are the perfect way to sniff new puppy pals.
Dog friendly hiking trails are everywhere on cape cod.

Dog walks and hiking trails

There are some of the great dog walks near Chatham.

For a full list, check out our guide to dog-friendly hiking trails on cape cod.

Dog-friendly camping

Chatham doesn’t have any campgrounds that are dog-friendly. But there are a few camping areas nearby on cape cod.

See a list of dog-friendly campgrounds on cape cod.

Nugget the dog curls up on a blanket by a campfire at a campground on cape cod

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More fun things to do with your dog

Dog friendly restaurants on cape cod where you can find pet friendly dining options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Pick a town to find fun dog-friendly activities:

Barnstable, Bourne, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Eastham, Falmouth, Harwich, Mashpee, Orleans, Provincetown, Sandwich, Truro, Wellfleet, and Yarmouth

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