Known for its many gambling casinos, shows, and quickie weddings, Las Vegas is a popular tourist town in Nevada. Whether you want to try your luck at the tables or pull the handle on the slot machines, you will find all that here and more. Although dogs are not typically permitted on major Las Vegas gambling floors, you will find a plethora of hotels, motels, and other rental properties that are dog-friendly. And you may find a small casino or game room where pooches can join you too.
Nicknamed the City of Lights because of the brightly lit hotels, casinos, and other attractions on the strip that are open 24/7/365. Unfortunately, it is usually quite rowdy and busy on the strip, so dogs are not allowed from noon until 5 AM for their own safety as well as the safety of others. But there are so many different places that welcome your canine companion you will not miss the strip at all.
Hotels and Other Rentals
The first thing you will need when you go to Vegas is a place to stay. Whether you want a hotel, motel, Airbnb, or another kind of vacation rental, this city has no shortage of hotels, and many of them allow dogs. However, some only allow small dogs, and many charge a pet fee. Trump International Hotel allows two fur babies up to 25 pounds each, and they charge an extra $50 per dog. This is a premier hotel with all sorts of amenities from attache service to full kitchens.
For something a little bit more down to earth, Motel 6 Las Vegas Tropicana welcomes two pups of any size with no additional fee. Some of the popular incentives include an on-site restaurant, laundry, outdoor pool, and free Wi-Fi. If you have always wanted to go to New York, why not stay at the New York Hotel and Casino? Dogs up to 100 pounds are welcome for $50 per pup. This one has a casino on the property, The Big Apple Arcade and Coaster, and shows by Cirque du Soleil.
For a thorough and enjoyable experience in Las Vegas with your dog, I highly recommend checking out our Dog-Friendly Las Vegas Travel Guide. This guide offers a wealth of information on various dog-friendly hotels, dining options, and activities in the city. It’s an essential resource for anyone looking to make the most of their Vegas trip with their canine companion, providing insights and tips to ensure both you and your pet have a memorable and comfortable stay.
Campgrounds and RV Parks
Those who like the outdoors may feel better staying at one of the awesome campgrounds here. For very basic and rugged camping without showers, electricity, or water hookups, Red Rock Canyon Campground welcomes all dogs of any size for free as long as they are on a leash six feet long or shorter. They do have restrooms and water faucets nearby and 80 pup-friendly sites. Another great place to camp is the Las Vegas KOA where they have 110 dog-friendly sites. They even have one with a dog pen at your site and a dog park on the property!
Sam’s Town is another fun RV park where you can camp with your cuddle buddy. They have 500 sites for RVs and a casino right there at the park. There are designated pet areas, free Wi-Fi and cable, and even a pool and hot tub. Last but not least, Main Street Station RV Park has 72 spaces featuring full hookups, a pet area, and showers as well as access to the fitness center nearby. They allow up to two small to medium dogs for a fee of $5 each.
Seven Magic Mountains
In southwestern Las Vegas, right off Interstate 15, you can find Seven Magic Mountains on Las Vegas Boulevard South. The large parking lot holds over 100 vehicles, and it is only a short walk over to see this fun and colorful art display in the middle of the desert. Ugo Rondinone, a Swiss artist, painted seven huge stacks of boulders in Day-Glo colors to stand out. And your fur puppy is welcome to join you as long as you keep him on a leash.
Seven Magic Mountains opened in May 2016 by the Nevada Museum of Art and the Art Production Fund. It was supposed to be for just two years, but it was so popular that they left it there permanently. Each boulder stack is more than 30 feet high and makes wonderful backgrounds for photos and selfies. Be sure to bring doggie bags to pick up anything your pooch drops, and always have extra water for both of you.
Town Square Mall
Just 10 miles south of downtown Las Vegas, Town Square Mall is a pup popular shopping center at the intersection of Interstates 215 and 15. There are 93 acres of retailers, boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment opportunities here, including Saks Off 5th, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Brio Italian Grill. Many of the shops and eating establishments allow dogs to join their humans in browsing and buying or eating.
Whether you are looking for health products, decor, music, electronics, jewelry, toys, or apparel, it is all here! In addition, the mall has two green spaces where you can let Fido run around for a little while. One is The Green at the northwestern end of the park and The Square, which is in the middle of the space. All around the park, you will find poop bag dispensers and doggie bars, which are drinking fountains for pups.
Barx Parx
Barx Parx is about 10 minutes from Town Square Mall down Interstate 215 in Regal Plaza. Because temperatures are often over 100 degrees F during the summer, and it can even get cold in the winter, this indoor dog park is the perfect solution. Let your fur baby off his leash, and he can roam and romp around the 12,000+ square feet while you enjoy a cold adult beverage. They have beer, wine, and craft cocktails as well as non-alcoholic drinks.
There is a section for small, shy, or elderly dogs as well so everyone can play without fear. The agility equipment available is awesome, too, including a dog walk, seesaw, A-frame, and tunnels, as well as some jumps and weave poles. You can enjoy a seven-day free trial or get a membership if you will be here often and they need your dog’s shot records and other vet info. Your pup will also have to pass a behavior assessment before visiting.
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
Strangely, Las Vegas used to be the home of camels, lions, and mammoths. There are not many fossil preservations here, and no other is like Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. Your leashed pooch is welcome to join you as long as he is under your control at all times and you keep him leashed. There are more than 22,600 acres of recreational space to explore along Highway 95 just north of Floyd Lamb Park in northwestern Las Vegas.
You and your canine companion can see thousands of fossils even including some smilodon saber tooth tigers, dire wolves, and cameltops. In fact, it is the largest group of Ice Age fossils found in the world. The large, flat surface of the Las Vegas Wash is full of fossils, and the experts say that if you do not see a bone or another fossil, you did not look hard enough! Bring extra water and plenty of doggie bags.
Las Vegas Ghosts
Puppers are welcome to come along on a ghost tour with Las Vegas Ghosts from Colonial Ghosts, LLC. They should be leashed at all times and should not disturb the others on the tour. The tour guide will take you on a walk through the streets of Las Vegas, where you can learn about the hidden history of many of the haunted attractions, like the fire in Bally’s, the death of Tupac, and the violent mob action at the Flamingo.
See where accidents and murders took place in various hotels on the strip and the gamblers who lost all their money and could not take it anymore. You will meet in downtown Las Vegas just three miles from the city center at the Fashion Show Shopping Center by the rainbow stairs. It is right across from the Wynn Hotel. It takes about an hour, and you will be walking about one mile. Bring doggie bags and water.
Las Vegas’s The True Gems in Vegas Scavenger Hunt
Also a pup-friendly tour, The True Gems inf Vegas Scavenger Hunt Tour is a self-guided experience where you can bring along your fur baby while you go from one landmark to another. You just need to download the app and it will guide you where to go and what to do. You will have to purchase tickets from the online store, but they can be used in 600 other cities around the world besides Vegas.
While you explore, the app will tell you the stories of each attraction and landmark. At each stop, you will be told a story about the place and asked to solve a riddle from that location. If you cannot solve it, that is okay, you can move on to the next location. But you get points for each riddle or trivia you solve. You can go with a team or on your own with your canine companion. Don’t forget the poop bags and water.
Lake Las Vegas Water Sports
About 18 miles southeast of downtown Las Vegas in Henderson, Lake Las Vegas Water Sports is a dog-friendly rental and tour service where you can rent a kayak, pedal boat, stand-up paddleboard, or take a ride on a yacht. The yacht. La Contessa is 84 feet long and takes you and your leashed pup along with 129 of your friends for a trip on the private Lake Las Vegas. They have a world-class DJ, live musicians, indoor and outdoor seating, two full-service bars, and room to party.
Or, take your pooch on a trip around the lake on one of their paddleboards, pedal boats, or kayaks. They even have jetpacks and fly boards, but they do not allow dogs for this experience. They even have electric surfboards so you can save your energy for swimming. If you have a small group, rent the Duffy Boat or a pontoon that holds 8 to 12 people.
The District at Green Valley Ranch
Just off Interstate 215 and North Green Valley Parkway, the District at Green Valley Ranch is a fun place for you and your cuddle buddy to shop, dine, and just hang out. There are a variety of shops, eating establishments, bars, and other entertainment here, including several watering sites for dogs to keep your pup hydrated. Not all places allow dogs so make sure you always ask first, keep your pup on a short leash, and bring plenty of cleanup baggies.
There is a total of 50 shops from Aerie to Williams-Sonoma and 22 eateries from Balboa Pizza and Gaming to Whole Foods Market. They even have a large area where you can have a picnic or relax and enjoy the scenery. Your leashed fur puppy is welcome in all of the common outdoor areas, but make sure you pick up after him. Also, even though they have watering stations, it is a good idea to bring extra water for you and your canine companion.
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
Less than 30 minutes southwest of downtown Vegas, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is a dog-friendly attraction in Blue Diamond. It is easy to get to on Highway 159 and Spring Mountain State Ranch State Park Road. Your fur baby is welcome as long as he is on a leash less than six feet long at all times. It is located in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and has close to 540 acres of recreational space to explore with your little buddy.
Previously known as Sand Stone Ranch, it has four different plant communities, including riparian, juniper-pinon, black brush, and desert scrub. You will see all sorts of interesting flora and fauna, including yucca, Joshua trees, indigo bush, mule deer, antelope, and all sorts of snakes. The main park is a historical site with a blacksmith, corral, barn, outhouse, and cemetery. It also has miles of trails and picnic areas to enjoy with your pup, but bring your own doggie bags and water.
Lovell Canyon Campground and Trail
Lovell Canyon Trail is just a few miles west of Spring Mountain Ranch State Park and has about 5.5 miles of wilderness hiking for you and your energetic pooch to explore. It is moderately difficult and typically takes about two and a half hours to complete the whole loop with no stops. It is a pup popular trail where you will likely see many pup parents since there are several off-leash spots for pooches to play.
Along the wooded trail, you will be able to spot lots of different wildflowers and greenery with mature trees for excellent shade. If you plan to camp anywhere along the way, you should bring all the necessities with you because there is no water, restrooms, or other amenities. You will be on rugged terrain and will have to camp a good walk off the beaten path for privacy. If your cuddly canine companion is not voice-trained, keep him on a leash because there are lots of wild animals here.
Happy Tails Tours
Bring your cuddle buddy to see the Southwest on one of the Happy Tails Tours. If you have at least eight days to spend gallivanting with your pupster, try The Coyote – A Southwest Eight-Day Tour, where you can see the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and Bryce Canyon, to name a few. Another great trip is the Peaceful Paws Canine-Human Southwest Spiritual Adventure. Spend a week of yoga and meditating in the beautiful southwest.
For all of the tours, you will start in downtown Las Vegas on Las Vegas Boulevard and go from there. All transportation, lodging, tour guides, and drivers are included, but you will have to pay for any extras like whitewater rafting, helicopter rides, and jeep tours. They do have shorter tours like Wine Dog, which is a full day of wine tasting with your best buddy at dog-friendly wineries, and The Zin, which is nine hours of kayaking and wine tours.
Las Vegas Strip Portrait Photo Shoot
Have you ever thought about being a movie star or model? Take the dog-friendly Las Vegas Strip Portrait Photo Shoot with Alma Fabiola, and you can have your own private photoshoot on the streets of Las Vegas. Your pooch must be leashed, and you will need to bring doggie bags to pick up after him, but he is welcome to join you in your photo shoot. Your adventure starts at the Bellagio Fountain, where you will meet Alma and get instructions on what you will be doing.
After being filled in on the details, you will walk along the Bellagio balcony, where you will be privileged to the best views in the city. Alma will have you pose in different areas along the strip, stopping at the Paris Tower, Las Vegas Boulevard, and the Cosmopolitan. You will get 10 professional photos within three days, and the shoot takes about one hour. Make sure you wear or bring comfortable walking shoes.
Lovelady Brewing Company
Ready for a cold brew or another kind of adult beverage but do not want to leave your pooch behind? Take him to Lovelady Brewing Company in Henderson, about 20 miles south of Las Vegas. They have two locations. One is off Interstate 215 and North Green Valley Parkway, and the other is on South Water Street off Highway 564. However, the Water Street location is the only one with a dog-friendly patio, so you will have to go there if you are bringing Fido.
You can enjoy some of the most popular brews, including Paleo Porter, 9th Island, Golden Nites, and Love Triangle, or be brave and try some of the newest craft beer, ale, and seltzers. Each location serves 16 different unique brews, and they will even sell them to-go if you want to take some with you. Your fur baby will be treated with a bowl of fresh water upon request and maybe even some treats.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
If you want a meal with your beer, take your canine compadre with you to Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar just a few minutes south of downtown Vegas off Interstates 15 and 215. Right next to the Harry Reid International Airport and Las Vegas Golf Center, the busy eatery is a popular spot with the locals and visitors, so make sure you go early if you want a table out on the patio with your pooch.
Whether you want something light like a salad or soup, a filling sandwich and fries, or a hearty meal, Lazy Dog has it all and then some. From fried chicken to barbecue ribs, as well as desserts like chocolate brownie sundae or butter cake. They even have a kids’ meal if you brought the little humans. And pooches can order off the dog menu with items like grilled chicken or hamburger patties. Remember to bring doggie bags to pick up after your pup.
Downtown Summerlin
About 15 minutes west of the city, you and your pupster can visit Downtown Summerlin where they have more than 125 shops and several dozen eating establishments. You will have to check with the proprietor before bringing in your pooch, but most of the places are dog-friendly as long as he is on a leash. Conveniently located on Highway 215, the open-air shopping center is perfect for a day of shopping and eating with your cuddly canine.
You can find something for everyone here, including Bed, Bath & Beyond, Torrid, Pandora Jewelry, Dave & Buster’s, Dillards, Nordstrom Rack, and Ulta Beauty. They also have events and attractions like the NHL Vegas Golden Knights, City National Arena, and the Las Vegas Ballpark if you want to catch a game. You can also get your nails done or try your hand at some crafts while you enjoy an adult beverage or two at the Corks N Crafts DIY Bar.
Bark Park at Heritage Park
Of course, there are several leash-free dog parks in Las Vegas, but the most pup popular is the Bark Park at Heritage Park in Henderson. It is only 17 miles southeast of Vegas and is the largest dog park in the city, with five acres of space for your fur puppy to play without a leash. This place is easy to find, too! Just look for Barkules, a giant Herculean puppy statue with his dog bone and huge dog house. He is 18 feet long and six feet tall. The perfect spot for some selfies with your pooch.
The park has an agility course, two separate dog runs for small and large fur babies, a walking trail, and drinking fountains for you and your pup. There is even a splash pad for pups to cool off in when it gets hot. The agility course has tunnels to zip through, hoops to run through, an A-frame for running up, down, over, and under, and several bone benches to walk or sit on.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Just minutes from downtown Las Vegas, the Lake Mead National Recreation Area is also a pooch popular place to visit. On the border of Nevada and Arizona in Boulder City, you can find this 1.5-million-acre park just 18 miles east of the city. It is known for being the first National Recreation Area in America. Whatever you are looking for in a park, you can find it here, from mountains to lakes, where you can fish, boat, hike, swim, and even camp.
Your cuddly buddy will have to be on a leash at all times, and you will need to bring poop bags and lots of water. You can enjoy Lake Mead or Lake Mohave for boating, fishing, and swimming but you will have to check the rules for dogs in each specific area. There are miles of hiking as well that are pet friendly. And if you want to camp, they have more than 900 campsites to choose from.
Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area
Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area is a nature preserve on almost 50,000 acres that is dog-friendly and pup popular. There are Native American petroglyphs, trails to explore, and all sorts of wildlife to see. The petroglyph site is one of the most important cultural resources in Nevada and has almost 1,700 designs and 300 panels of rock art dating back to the Archaic era. Make sure you keep your pup on a leash no longer than six feet, and do not let him disturb the flora and fauna.
Unfortunately, dogs are prohibited from the petroglyph trail and canyon, so you will have to view it from a distance or see them in photos. But there are 17 other trails in the conservation area, including two that are easy, 12 that are moderately difficult, and three that are hard. Keep your pooch leashed and watch for mountain lions, bobcats, bighorn sheep, roadrunners, kit foxes, coyotes, and jackrabbits.
The Final Woof
With so many fun things to do with your fur buddy in Las Vegas, you will never get bored here. If you want to go to the casinos and need a dog sitter, they have over 20 to choose from, including Happy Tails Pet Sitters. Or, if you want to take your cuddly canine companion out on the town, you can take him to one of the 25 dog groomers in the city. Las Vegas also has three fun pet events you can bring your pup to. Bark in the Park is in early April, Bring Your Hound to the Mound is in late September, and the Big Dog’s Dogtoberfest is in mid-October.
