Dog walking in Julesburg

Julesburg City Limits

Visitors traveling to Julesburg with their pup will find a couple of options for places to stay.  Budget Host Platte Valley Inn is located at 15225 US Hwy 385.  This hotel welcomes guests with up to two dogs of any size for an additional fee of $10 per dog per night. The hotel has all the standard amenities, like cable television and free wi-fi.  A free breakfast is included with the stay.  Campers with their canine pals can check out the accommodations at Pony Express & RV Park.  This campground has electric hookups and is a great spot for some inexpensive lodging outdoors.  Pups must remain on-leash in the common areas.

Big Springs

Big Springs is located twelve miles east across the Colorado state line into Nebraska. This is a tiny place, but a person with a pup can find some good places to take a stretch.  The town has two dedicated green spaces for a person and a leashed pup.  Big Springs Youth Recreation Pond has a half-acre set aside for some fishing and enjoying the greenery.  Picnic tables make this an ideal spot for a lunch or snack with a canine friend. The Veteran's Memorial has a pathway with benches for an outdoor breather.  Visitors to Big Springs will find dog-friendly accommodations at the Motel 6 on Circle Road.  This motel welcomes two dogs of any size or three dogs up to twenty-five pounds for no additional fee.

East Ogallala

People traveling with their furry family member will want to make a stop at the TA truck stop, located thirty-two miles east of Julesburg. This truck stop on Prospector Drive caters to those OTR drivers accompanied by dogs.  A small grassy space is fully fenced for a pup to get out and run leash-free.  This dog park is open to the public.  The truck stop provides waste baggies for easy pick-ups. Pet supplies, including dog food and treats, are sold at this convenience store.  Lake Mcconaughy SRA Campground on Hwy 61 N gives travelers a place to pitch a tent or park a trailer.  This campground includes lake access for those with boats or anglers.  Pups are welcome to camp but must stay on-leash.

Holyoke City Limits

Holyoke is located thirty-three miles south of Julesburg.  Visitors traveling with their four-legged buddy will find comfortable lodging at Cobblestone Inn & Suites. Pet owners may stay here with up to two dogs of any size.  The hotel charges an additional fee of $25 per night.  In town, a visit to Rainbow Park on E. Kellogg Street helps stretch those legs and paws after a long car ride.  This small green space is a favorite gathering space for locals, and dogs on-leash are welcome.  The park has a playground, picnic tables, and plenty of paved walkways for an easy bit of outdoor exercise.

Sidney City Center

This neighborhood is just a forty-five-mile drive west of Julesburg. The destination that will delight a pup is the town's main park, Legion Park.  This park has 150 acres of recreational space which includes picnic areas and a fishing lake.  It's also an access point for the Sidney Deadwood Trail, which spans almost six miles.  It is a pawpular place for walkers, runners, and cyclists, so make sure your pup is comfortable sharing the path.  The entire trail is paved and flat and takes a hiker through Legion Park and the lake.  People with leashed dogs will find this a great place to get some less strenuous exercise.  After a hike, a stop at Runza may be in order.  This Midwest chain restaurant offers dog-friendly tables for canine customers.