Dog-Friendly Ashland, Oregon

From creekside patios to off-leash play and easy access to Ashland’s trail network, this Southern Oregon arts town makes a great Pacific Northwest getaway with your dog.

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Ashland, OR

8.7 Pet-Friendly Score
Avg Pet Fee: $20-35/night
Dog Parks: 14
Off-Leash Beach: No
Outdoor Dining Law: Yes

Best for dog-friendly stays

Ashland Springs Hotel

Historic downtown hotel with pet-friendly rooms, a $30 per pet per night fee, and easy access to Main Street walks.

Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites

Retro-style hotel with a dedicated animal policy, outdoor pet walking area, and dog-friendly patio seating at Luna Café.

Plaza Inn & Suites at Ashland Creek

Boutique downtown stay with designated pet-friendly Cascade Building rooms and a walking path leading toward Lithia Park.

Best dog-friendly dining

Skout Taphouse & Provisions

Creek-side and park-side seating are dog-friendly, and staff can bring water or paper bowls for pups.

Louie’s of Ashland

Popular plaza restaurant with a dog-friendly patio overlooking Calle Guanajuato and Ashland Creek.

Greenleaf Restaurant

Downtown restaurant with outdoor and creekside seating near OSF, ideal for a relaxed meal with your dog nearby.

Best outdoor spots

Ashland Dog Park

A two-acre fenced off-leash dog park with water, scoopers, and restrooms at 950 Perozzi Street.

Ashland Watershed Trails

More than 45 miles of multi-use trails in the Ashland Municipal Watershed for bigger adventures with your leashed dog.

Calle Guanajuato

One of Ashland’s designated dog-friendly public areas and a convenient downtown stroll between patios and shops.

Dog-Friendly Hotels in Ashland, OR

Ashland Springs Hotel

4.5/5
Historic hotel

Landmark downtown hotel near the plaza with pet-friendly rooms on select floors and seasonal dog-friendly sidewalk seating at LARKS.

$$$ Pet fee: $30 per pet, per night Dogs and cats allowed; up to 2 pets per room; pets may not be left unattended; pets are not allowed in food-service areas, but dogs are welcome at LARKS outdoor sidewalk seating seasonally.

212 East Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520

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Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites

4.4/5
Hotel & suites

Retro-inspired full-service hotel on Ashland Street with roomy accommodations, a pet walking area, and dog-friendly outdoor dining at Luna Café.

$$$ Pet fee: $30 + tax per night, capped at $120 after 4 nights Animal-friendly accommodations; pets must be supervised and leashed outside the room; pets may not be left alone in rooms; not allowed inside Luna Café, breakfast area, or pool enclosure; outside café seating is available.

2525 Ashland Street, Ashland, OR 97520

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Plaza Inn & Suites at Ashland Creek

4.4/5
Boutique hotel

Downtown boutique hotel along Ashland Creek with designated pet-friendly rooms in the Cascade Building and easy walkability to restaurants.

$$$ Pet fee: $35 per day Specific rooms are designated pet-friendly; common spaces welcome pets; small pets are welcome in pet-friendly Cascade rooms.

98 Central Avenue, Ashland, OR 97520

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The Bard's Inn, BW Signature Collection

4.1/5
Hotel

Convenient downtown Best Western option two blocks from the historic plaza with pet-friendly room types and complimentary breakfast.

$$ Pet fee: 1 pet $20/night; 2 pets $25/night; 3 pets $30/night Pets accepted with tiered nightly fee based on number of pets.

132 North Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520

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Best Western Windsor Inn

4.1/5
Hotel

Reliable south Ashland stay with breakfast, pool access, and a straightforward pet policy for road-trippers with dogs.

$$ Pet fee: $20 per day; $100 per week maximum Up to 2 dogs per room with an 80-pound weight limit; additional pet types may be accepted at the hotel’s discretion based on availability of pet-friendly rooms.

2520 Ashland Street, Ashland, OR 97520

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Ashland Valley Inn

3.8/5
Inn

Budget-friendly motel-style stay just off I-5 with simple rooms, seasonal pool, and pet accommodations available by request.

$ Pet fee: Call for current fee For special requests or pet accommodations, contact the property directly.

50 Lowe Road, Ashland, OR 97520

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Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Ashland

Skout Taphouse & Provisions

4.6/5
Taphouse

One of Ashland’s best dog-meetup spots, right by the park, with creek-side and park-side dog-friendly seating plus water bowls on request.

$$ Dogs are welcome at the creek-side and park-side seating; dogs should remain under the table; staff can provide water or paper bowls.

21 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR 97520

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Louie’s of Ashland

4.5/5
American restaurant

Lively downtown favorite with burgers, comfort food, and a creekside patio that welcomes dogs.

$$ Dog-friendly patio on Calle Guanajuato overlooking Ashland Creek.

41 North Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520

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Greenleaf Restaurant

4.4/5
Breakfast, lunch & dinner restaurant

Longtime downtown restaurant serving PNW-inspired meals with outdoor and creekside seating close to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

$$ Outdoor patio and creekside seating available; good option for dining with a dog outdoors.

49 N. Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520

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Martolli’s Hand Tossed Pizza

4.4/5
Pizzeria

Casual local pizza stop with a downtown plaza location that works well for a relaxed meal after a walk.

$$ Best for outdoor seating with your dog; call ahead to confirm current patio setup.

38 East Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520

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Caldera Brewery & Restaurant

4.3/5
Brewpub

Destination brewery and restaurant with a large menu and plenty of space, popular with travelers stopping in with dogs.

$$ Known for dog-friendly patio use; call ahead to confirm current outdoor seating policy.

590 Clover Lane, Ashland, OR 97520

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Bloomsbury Blends

4.5/5
Cafe

Coffee shop, cafe, and wine bar above Bloomsbury Books with a tucked-away patio garden that’s ideal for a quieter break with your pup.

$$ Patio garden seating makes it a practical stop with dogs outdoors.

290 East Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520

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Dog-Friendly Parks & Activities in Ashland

Ashland Dog Park

Dog park

The city’s main off-leash option: a two-acre fenced park with water, scoopers, picnic tables, restrooms, and separate maintenance hours.

Off-leash area; open dawn to dusk year-round; closed Thursdays 7:30-10:00 a.m. for maintenance, with the small enclosure available during that time. Off-Leash

950 Perozzi Street, Ashland, OR 97520

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Ashland Watershed Trails

Trail network

A huge multi-use trail system above town with more than 45 miles of routes for hiking, trail running, and longer outings with your dog.

Dogs are allowed on the trail system; pack out waste and follow trail etiquette.

Ashland Municipal Watershed, Ashland, OR 97520

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Calle Guanajuato

Downtown walking area

A scenic creek-adjacent pedestrian area lined with patios and easy downtown access, and one of the city’s designated dog-friendly public spaces.

Dogs allowed on leash as part of Ashland’s designated dog-friendly areas.

Calle Guanajuato, Ashland, OR 97520

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Ashland Creek Park

City park

Small central park and walking stop that works well for a quick leg stretch between downtown activities.

Dogs allowed on a six-foot leash; dogs are not allowed in playground areas or on ballfields.

Ashland, OR 97520

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Garfield Park

Neighborhood park

One of Ashland’s designated dog-friendly parks, useful for a casual neighborhood walk away from the busiest downtown blocks.

Dogs allowed on a six-foot leash; pick up waste and avoid playgrounds and ballfields.

Ashland, OR 97520

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Oredson-Todd Woods

Open space

Wooded open-space area listed by the city as dog-friendly, offering a more natural feel than the downtown parks.

Dogs allowed on a six-foot leash under city dog-friendly area rules.

Near 2260 Lupine Drive, Ashland, OR 97520

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A Dog-Friendly Weekend in Ashland

This two-day plan mixes downtown patios, off-leash play, and scenic walks while respecting Ashland’s park rules.

Day 1: Downtown arrival and creekside dining

Morning

Check into a pet-friendly hotel like Ashland Springs Hotel, Plaza Inn & Suites at Ashland Creek, or Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites. After settling in, take a leashed stroll through downtown and along Calle Guanajuato.

Afternoon

Head to Ashland Dog Park for off-leash play and a chance to let your dog burn off travel energy. If your pup prefers a calmer outing, explore one of the city’s designated dog-friendly parks instead.

Evening

Have dinner on a dog-friendly patio at Skout Taphouse & Provisions, Louie’s of Ashland, or Greenleaf Restaurant. End the night with a relaxed walk around the outer edges of Lithia Park, since dogs are not allowed inside the park itself.

Day 2: Trails, coffee, and a relaxed afternoon

Morning

Grab coffee and breakfast from Bloomsbury Blends or Greenleaf, then head up to the Ashland Watershed trail system for a longer leashed hike with mountain views and forested terrain.

Afternoon

Return to town for lunch at Martolli’s or Caldera Brewery & Restaurant. Spend the afternoon browsing downtown shops or relaxing back at your hotel’s outdoor spaces.

Evening

Choose a final patio dinner or sunset drink at Luna Café’s outdoor seating at Ashland Hills Hotel. If your dog still has energy, fit in one more stop at the dog park before turning in.

Nearby Dog-Friendly Destinations

Medford, OR

13 miles

A quick drive north for more pet-friendly hotels, parks, and road-trip conveniences.

Jacksonville, OR

18 miles

Historic small town with walkable streets, patios, and easy outings with a leashed dog.

Grants Pass, OR

72 miles

A Rogue Valley side trip with river access, pet-friendly lodging, and outdoor recreation.

Klamath Falls, OR

63 miles

Good base for bigger Southern Oregon adventures with more space and easier access to outdoor areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are dogs allowed in Lithia Park?

No. The City of Ashland says Lithia Park is excluded from its dog-friendly areas, except for leashed walking around the outer edges and on the old Pioneer Street trail route near the park.

Is there an off-leash dog park in Ashland?

Yes. Ashland Dog Park at 950 Perozzi Street is a two-acre fenced off-leash area with water, scoopers, picnic tables, and restrooms. It is open from dawn to dusk year-round.

Can dogs sit with me on restaurant patios in Ashland?

Yes, many Ashland restaurants welcome dogs in designated outdoor seating areas. Oregon food rules allow pet dogs in designated outdoor seating areas, but not inside restaurants unless they are service animals.

What is the typical pet fee for hotels in Ashland?

Most Ashland pet-friendly hotels charge roughly $20 to $35 per night, though some properties cap the total fee after several nights or vary the fee by number of pets.

Are there enough dog-friendly parks in Ashland for a weekend trip?

Yes. Ashland lists 14 dog-friendly parks plus several dog-friendly open spaces and properties, giving visitors plenty of leashed walking options in addition to the city dog park.

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