Dog-friendly things to do in Orleans, MA
There are lots of fun dog-friendly activities in Orleans, MA. Take your dog to a beach, find a new restaurant or hotel, or go on a long walk on one of the great hiking trails.
Orleans’s location on the outer cape makes it an easy day trip to anywhere on the cape, perfect for a quick summer getaway to the national seashore and tons of other fun things for dogs.
It offers two world-class beaches: the rough surf and majestic beauty of Nauset (facing the open Atlantic) and the gentle expanse of tidal flats of skaket Beach (facing cape cod bay).
Find a place to stay in Orleans, MA that allows dogs
There a few Orleans hotels that allow dogs, and a bunch of summer rental properties.
It’s best to book early to get a room in the summer on the cape, 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
Orleans has a bunch of great beaches, but they’re not dog friendly in the summer season. Except for the ORV trails at Nauset Beach, when they’re not closed to nesting birds.
Want to learn more about dog rules for Orleans beaches, or to find beaches nearby that allow dogs all summer long?
Check out our complete guide to dog-friendly beaches on cape cod.
Restaurants that allow dogs
There are a bunch of restaurants in Orleans, MA that allow dogs. In addition dogs are allowed at some restaurants in neighboring towns.
Want to see more options? View our updated guides:
Dog parks
Looking to have your pet let off some steam while making new friends?
There isn’t a dog park in Orleans, but there are a bunch of cool dog parks nearby that are worth checking out.
Check out our full list of dog parks on cape cod.
Dog walks and hiking trails
There are some of the great dog walks near Orleans.
For a full list, check out our guide to dog-friendly hiking trails on cape cod.
Dog-friendly camping
Orleans doesn’t have any dog-friendly campgrounds, but self-contained campers are allowed to camp right on Nauset Beach if you have an Oversand driving trail pass.
The sticker to camp at Nauset is not cheap and you’ll need a camper capable of driving over miles of sandy trails. but you get an awesome sunrise over the Atlantic ocean in the morning and a beautiful sunset over the dunes and pleasant bay in the evening.
Want more options? See a list of dog-friendly campgrounds on cape cod.
