Dog walking in Dry Lake

St. Thomas

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St. Thomas is another community in the middle of the desert that is located near water! Lake Mead and the Muddy River offer locals and tourists water features and quick access to the 40,000-acre Valley of Fire State Park. This state park invites leashed dogs to enjoy the unique terrain that consists of red sandstone and limestone hills and canyons, all of which can be viewed from designated hiking paths! The Lost City Museum chronicles the lives of the Anasazi tribe that used to live in the area; they invite pups to take advantage of their kennel and fenced-in, off leash dog area located behind the museum to rest and hydrate while their parents tour the museum.

Boulder City

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Boulder City is a very dog-friendly community that is about 50 miles south of Dry Lake and provides pups and their owners access to plenty of fun outdoor activities! Lake Meade National Recreational Area is a massive 1.5 million-acre park that allows boating, hiking, camping, fishing and bicycling; on-leash dogs are welcome to enjoy all amenities the park has to offer! Veterans Memorial Park also allows leashed pooches into the 25-acre park, complete with a fishing pond, splash park and walking paths. The Historic Railroad Hiking Trail is one of 1600 old railroads that are now part of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy project that turns them into useable walking trails to be used by the community.

North Las Vegas

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Twenty-five miles south of Dry Lake, North Las Vegas has a plethora of dining, shopping, and entertainment choices! Craig Ranch Regional Dog Park is located on the grounds of the expansive Craig Ranch Regional Park. The dog park is completely fenced-in with two areas for large and small dogs, shade trees, and a water fountain; this is an excellent place to bring pups to socialize and play with their four-legged neighbors. Children’s Memorial Dog Park is a quaint, fenced, off-leash play area that includes a separate area for small dogs to ensure everyone’s comfort and safety. Shade trees and waste stations are provided!

Las Vegas

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This mecca for entertainment, events, food, and shopping also makes a great home or tourist destination to bring Fido, and is only a half-hour drive from Dry Lake. Jaycee Dog Park is a local off-leash dog park that is completely fenced-in with two separate enclosures for large and small pups! Bob Baskin Park is nestled on 6 acres of land, and includes a variety of amenities, including picnic areas, basketball courts, playgrounds and walking paths for residents and their on-leash dogs to enjoy. Hungry? Park on Freemont, Triple George Grill, and the Downtown Crown Pub are local restaurants that cater to our canine companions!