Traveling with Pets

Travel with your furry companion to our picturesque coast, where pristine beaches stretch along the sparkling waters, offering the perfect backdrop for adventures you and your dog will cherish. The Thumbcoast has over 80 public parks where dogs are welcome on a leash, but if your fur baby loves to swim, we have six public beaches they’re welcome!

Featured photo by Jake Vorkapich, Turnip Rock

Dog-Friendly Beaches

At the designated beaches, pets must be kept on a 6-foot leash at all times, including in the water.

  1. Chrysler Beach – Marysville
  2. MDOT Four Mile Scenic Turnout – Palms
  3. Delaware Park – Palms
  4. Lincoln Park – Harbor Beach
    • The northernmost side of the pier, signage
  5. Larned Road Beach Access, Port Austin
  6. Jenks Roadside Park – Port Austin
  7. Port Crescent State Park Day-Use Area* – Port Austin
  8. Thompson Scenic Turnout – Caseville
  9. Sleeper State Park Day-Use Area* – Caseville
  10. Caseville County Park – Caseville
    • Between the restaurant & the pier only

* Per the DNR Pet-Friendly Shoreline allowance, pets are allowed along the shoreline with the exception of designated bathing/swimming areas within state parks and areas signed otherwise (example: piping plover nesting habitat.)

Photo by Dana Hart, Delaware Park

Dog-Friendly Hotels

Do’s & Don’ts Pet Travel

Photo by the Cadillac House Inn & Tavern, Lexington

Outdoor Off-Leash Dog Parks

Algonac

1833 Michigan St., Algonac

Photo by BringFido.com

East China

701 Recor Rd., East China (St. Clair – Marine City Area)

Online Photo by N. Sodrel

Wadhams / I94 – St. Clair

Located at Love’s Travel Stop

Photo by the Blue Water Area CVB

Fort Gratiot

4788 Parker Rd., Fort Gratiot (Port Huron Area)

Photo by T. Munce – Fort Gratiot Canine Commons FB Page

Dog Boarding / Daycare

Marine City Area

Port Huron Area

Lexington Area

Harbor Beach Area

Photo by Lucy’s Dog House – Pet Boutique

24 Hour Self-Service Dog Wash

Self serve dog wash in Port Huron, open 24 hours a day. Located at the west end of the Port Huron Truck & Auto Wash at 3965 Dove Road, Port Huron.

Visit their FB Page for more information or call 810-216-6447

Photo by Port Huron Dog Wash

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