dennis: dog-friendly beaches, hotels, restaurants & activities

There are lots of great dog-friendly activities in Dennis, MA. Find a beach, restaurant, hotel, or take a walk on a hiking trail.

We can help you plan your vacation in Dennis and show you some cool things to do in nearby towns as well.

Find dog-friendly rental properties in Dennis, MA. Search on Vrbo for the best deals on Dennis summer rentals that allow pets.

Dog-friendly hotels in Dennis

There are lots of great hotels and summer rental cottages that allow dogs in Dennis these days. You can usually find the best deals for rental properties on Vrbo. Search on Vrbo

Just make sure to book early to get the best selection. Dog-friendly rental properties on Cape Cod tend to fill up fast in the summer.

If you’re looking to find a hotel in Dennis that allows pets, things fill up even quicker. Search Expedia to see availability in Dennis and nearby towns.

Dog-friendly beaches in Dennis, MA

We can help you find beaches that allow dogs in Dennis, MA. Dennis public beaches are great but they don’t allow pets in the summertime. Bummer

If you want to take your dog to the beach there are some options nearby. Check out our complete list of dog-friendly beaches on cape cod to learn more.

Beaches that allow dogs in Dennis:

Bayview Beach
Chapin Memorial Beach
Cold Storage Beach
Corporation Beach
Dennisport South Village Road Beach (North Lot)
West Dennis Beach (West Lot)
Glendon/Dulling
Harborview Beach

Howes Street Beach
Inman Road Beach
Mayflower Beach
Princess Beach
Scargo Beach
Sea Street Beach
South Village Beach (south side)
West Dennis Beach (East lot)

Dog rules for Dennis beaches

In Dennis, you can’t take your dog to the beach during the summer. No dogs are allowed from memorial day-labor day.

If you visit these dennis beaches with your dog in the offseason, please make sure to clean up after your pet. dog owners not keeping the beaches clean is the reason they restricted dog access in the first place.

To learn more about Dennis beach dog rules view the town of dennis dog rules and beach regulations.

dog-friendly restaurants in dennis

Looking for a restaurant where you can eat with your dog in Dennis, MA?

Check out our complete lists:

Dog park in Dennis

Fresh Pond Dog Park

Location: 155 route 134 (westbound side), south dennis, ma

fresh pond dog park in Dennis was cape cod’s first off-leash dog park. It is a cozy fenced-in areas set aside a swimming pond and 1/2 mile dog hiking trail in the woods. It’s not big, but it’s a wonderful place.

fresh pond dog park is located off exit 9a of route 6, on the westbound side of route 134 in dennis, 1/2 mile after upper county road. The parking lot isn’t huge, so it gets busy in the summer.

dog walks and dog-friendly hiking trails in dennis

Cape Cod Rail Trail

view cape cod rail trail rules

This cape cod trail is a former railroad track beginning Dennis that stretches throughout several towns on the cape. The paved bicycle trail has dirt sides, and is great place to walk your dog for people with difficulty walking more primitive wooded hiking trails.

The cape cod rail trail gets very busy in the summertime, so be wary of bicyclists and keep a short leash on your dog when things are busy to avoid accidental collisions.

Chapin Beach Conservation Area

Chapin beach doesn’t allow dogs during the summer season, but pet owners may follow the 4-wheel drive oversand vehicle tracks to the left of the public beach and walk the conservation area of the beach and sand flats year round.

Dogs must be on leash at all times. Beach parking sticker required during summer beach hours.

Crowe’s Pasture Conservation Area and Beach

Crowe’s Pasture’s trails showcase wildlife in a series of nature-rich cape cod habitats. dogs must remain leashed at all times.

Dirt roads allow access, but the trails are rough. As you walk the dirt trails, make sure to watch for approaching vehicles. Easier parking can be had near the cemetary.