Traveling with your fur baby(ies) is a lot of fun and we want to help make your experience easier with places to go upon arrival in Michigan’s Thumbcoast. If you are traveling with pets other than dogs, we first recommend directly contacting the place you plan to go.
The Thumbcoast has over 75 public parks! These parks typically allow dogs on a 6′ leash and there will be posted rules to review upon arrival or use the contact link listed for on each park for additional information. The recognized dog friendly BEACHES are Marysville/Chrysler Beach and the north end of Lincoln Park in Harbor Beach, both requiring a leash on the beach. Click on the button below to see all the area hotels that allow pets/dogs.
Outdoor Off-Leash Dog Parks
Fort Gratiot
4788 Parker Rd., Fort Gratiot (Port Huron Area)


Dog Boarding / Daycare
Marine City Area
St. Clair
Port Huron Area
Lexington
Harbor Beach/Port Austin Area
Adjacent 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 Rd., Port Huron.
Visit their FB Page for more information or call 810-216-6447
Adjacent photo by Port Huron Dog Wash
Feature photo by Traveling Pet by Waco Tribune-Herald