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Stockdog Travel Map
Thank you for checking out the Stockdog Travel Map! This resource will only be as successful as fellow dog handlers and enthusiasts make it, so if you have a favorite dog friendly spot you like to stop at when you're traveling, share it with rest of the community by posting it here!
A few things to keep in mind:
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It is recommended that you always double check any info provided here for accuracy prior to planning your stop.
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Dog friendly places can be challenging to come by, so please always pick up after your dogs and yourself, and follow any rules when you're at a stop.
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Private residence are posted as well, hosts emails are shared for arranging specific details to these locations.
If you have any questions, suggestions or have an update to a location posted here please email Julie Grenfell at catbirdstockdogs@gmail.com
New listings and updates will be posted a minimum of twice monthly.
Safe travels!
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If you click on the Site Name below you will be redirected to the google maps page for that location.
Site | State or Province | Amenities | Max Rig Sizes | Description |
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Frank Slide Interpretive Center | Alberta | Public Restrooms | Small Trailers | Informational stop on the Frank Slide of 1903. Dogs are allowed on leash around the grounds of the informational center. There is a fee to access the inside displays (well worth it if you have the time). Can get busy during holidays and weekends. While smaller trailers can access, wouldn't advise during busy times. |
Five Hearts Healing Arts Ranch | California | Dog Yards,Private Residence | Small Trailers | 5 fence acre property with room for RV and tent camping, dry camping $15/night. Also recreational cabin that sleeps 5 with crates provided for dogs. Contact Gail Hromadko at hromadkog@gmail.com to arrange details. |
Butte Valley Fairgrounds | California | Longer walk | Any Size | Level sites on grass with full hookups. Honor pay system and inexpensive. Dog walking to your heart's content. |
Sandy Beach County Park | California | Public Restrooms | Any Size | Water and electric sites only, but there is an RV dump. Sites are a little cramped and the park can be busy during summer. Reservations are a good idea. Leash walking only and it's limited a bit. |
Dubois Rest Area | Idaho | Free camping,Public Restrooms | Any Size | Large rest area, lots of truckers use this stop, so park carefully, but it is clean and well lit. |
Elmore County Fairgrounds | Idaho | Longer walk,Public Restrooms | Any Size | Fairgrounds water stalls |
Beaverhead Campground | Montana | Longer walk | Any Size | Good camping spot (I believe it is free) along a lake with a path. Nice dog walking. Decent size rigs should be able to fit in just fine |
Anaconda Rest Stop | Montana | Free camping,Longer walk,Public Restrooms | Any Size | Great rest area off of highway. Nice heated building. There is a paved/gravel path that goes for 9 (I think) miles for great dog walking, decent grassy areas around the rest area too. |
St Regis Travel Center | Montana | Gas,Dog Yards | Any Size | Nice gas station, clean bathrooms, large gift store and good huckleberry shakes! |
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center | Oregon | No Trailers | If you're into history of the west, this is a great educational stop, not great dog walking, but there is trailer parking. | |
Harney County Fairgrounds | Oregon | Longer walk | Any Size | New RV area with full hookups, dry camp or park near ag barns with just water and electric. Honor system pay and inexpensive. Abundant dog walking and largely unused except at fair time. |
Arrowhead Travel Plaza | Oregon | Gas | Any Size | Easy gas station to get in and out of. |
Rufus Landing | Oregon | Free camping,Longer walk | Any Size | Free overnight parking along Columbia River, there are some grassy areas as well as gravel banks. Easy spot to stretch legs so long as it's not a busy weekend, there can be a lot of boat ramp traffic. |
Shaniko Moutain Identifier | Oregon | Longer walk | Small Trailers | This is not really a rest area, just a good pullover spot. Could be tight for big rigs, there is a gravel ranch road that leads away from the highway, you can go about .5 mile down for a good dog stretch, and the views on a clear day are incredible. |
Grass Valley | Oregon | Public Restrooms | Any Size | As you are going through Grass Valley there is a small city park on the east side of the road, street parking on both sides, clean public restrooms and nice grassy area to walk dogs on leash. |
Deschutes County Fair & Expo | Oregon | Any Size | Fairgrounds has some parking areas around perimeter to walk dogs. | |
Texhoma City Park | Texas | Free camping,Dog Yards | Any Size | Free hook up for electric, dump station, dumpster, potable water |
Hitching Post RV Park | Utah | Longer walk | Any Size | Level sites with abundant dog walking in a huge field. Full hookups, inexpensive with easy on/off the freeway and gas nearby. |
Southridge Sports U& Events Complex | Washington | Longer walk | Any Size | Easy stop through Tri-Cities area. Sports complex with trails around perimeter for walking. Several restaurants and coffee shop in the parking lot. |
Catbird Stockdogs | Washington | Free camping,Longer walk,Private Residence | Any Size | We welcome stockdog handlers to stop by for a night or two if they are passing through on I-90. We are about 2 miles off the freeway and all major amenities (fuel, grocery, propane) are within a mile. Please email catbirdstockdogs.com to arrange ahead of time. |
Cottonwood Hollow Farm | Washington | Free camping,Longer walk,Dog Yards,Private Residence | Any Size | Kids, stockdogs, and their caretakers welcome to stay; camp, play, take a walk, here some sheep. Please contact Heather Smith at vikingshepherdmomma@gmail.com to arrange details. |
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