Dog-friendly outings, places to eat and places to stay in Arkansas, city by city. Every spot below was checked against a published dog policy (the venue itself, BringFido or the park authority) – tap a name for our notes, or see them all on the Dog Fun Map.
Fayetteville
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fayetteville
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Fayetteville
- Hampton Inn Fayetteville
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Inside Out Dogs – Dog daycare, boarding and training in east Fayetteville.
- Hounds Lounge Fayetteville – Doggy daycare on College Avenue.
- Waggers Doggy Day Care – A local doggy day care on the west side of Fayetteville.
Hot Springs
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Camp Barkansas – Doggie day camp with play activities, plus boarding and grooming.
Little Rock
- Pinnacle Mountain State Park
- Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden
- Two Rivers Park
- MacArthur Unleashed Dog Park
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- Aloft by Marriott Little Rock West
- Embassy Suites Little Rock
- Residence Inn Little Rock Downtown
- TownePlace Suites by Marriott Little Rock West
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Wags and Whiskers – Pet care with doggy daycare in west Little Rock.
- Hounds Lounge West Little Rock – Doggy daycare and dog boarding in West Little Rock.
- Hillcrest Dog Spot – A neighborhood dog spot on Kavanaugh in Hillcrest.
Our notes on each spot
Fayetteville
Lake Wilson Park · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly; BringFido lists it as off-leash, so check posted rules
A 320-acre park around a 28-acre lake, with fishing, picnic spots and dog-friendly hiking trails.
4668 S Lake Wilson Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Gulley Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
A 27-acre park with Niokaska Creek, a pond and a paved, lit 1.5-mile loop.
1850 E Township St, Fayetteville, AR 72703
IAMS Dog Park at Bryce Davis Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog park with separate small and large dog areas
A three-acre dog park with a pavilion, picnic tables, benches and a drinking fountain. Check the park rules online.
1595 N Dartmouth Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72704
Good Dog Cafe · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables; fenced dog play area; dog snacks
A cafe built for dog people, with coffee, breakfast and lunch, dog snacks and a fenced play yard.
2640 E Huntsville Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Sassy's Red House · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the patio
Barbecue ribs, brisket and pulled pork in Sassy's sauce, plus catfish po'boys. Open daily from 11 AM.
708 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Tacos 4 Life · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at four outdoor tables
A Mexican grill where every meal supports child nutrition programs around the world. There are plenty of vegan and gluten-free tacos.
1572 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703-1916
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fayetteville · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 75 lbs in designated rooms for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night (not to exceed $75 per stay)
A smoke-free, 58-room hotel with a microwave and mini-fridge in every room.
720 Millsap Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-30)
Homewood Suites by Hilton Fayetteville · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size for an additional fee of $75 for stays of 1 to 4 nights and $125 for longer stays
Roomy suites two miles from the University of Arkansas.
1305 N Palak Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72704
Hampton Inn Fayetteville · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $75 (for stays of 1 to 4 nights) and $125 (for longer stays)
Southwest Fayetteville at I-540 and Hwy 62, in the Ozark foothills.
915 Krupa, Fayetteville, AR 72704
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-06)
Hot Springs
Garvan Woodland Gardens · Outing
🐾 Dogs welcome on the paths; admission fee for people and dogs
210 acres of woodland gardens with lots of paths, a rock pet fountain that looks like a natural spring, and the Chipmunk Cafe patio, where dogs are welcome.
550 Arkridge Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913
Hot Springs National Park · Outing
🐾 Dogs welcome on trails and outdoor areas; must wait outside buildings; B.A.R.K. Ranger program
26 miles of trails with rock formations and views, plus a stroll along Bathhouse Row and the Grand Promenade. Ask about the B.A.R.K. Ranger program.
369 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Lake Catherine State Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome at all times
Guided and self-guided hikes, fishing and boating at a lakeside state park.
1200 Catherine Park Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913
Superior Bathhouse Brewery · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome inside and on the patio with misters; dog menu
A Hot Springs brewpub with its own beers and a dog menu. Try the giant pretzel with beer mustard.
329 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Rolando's · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
Latin American food with a Southern twist, like tamales with queso and goat quesadillas, among murals hand-carved by Rolando himself.
210 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Bubba Brew's on Lake Hamilton · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
Burgers, pizza and ribs with views of Lake Hamilton.
1252 Airport Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913
Gold-Inn Hot Springs · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night
A central motel five minutes from Hot Springs National Park and Bathhouse Row.
741 Park Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Red Roof Inn Hot Springs · Hotel / motel
🐾 1 pet up to 80 lbs for no additional fee, and 2 pets up to 80 lbs for $15 per night (not to exceed $105 per stay); pets can’t be left alone in the room
A budget stay with free continental breakfast and a seasonal pool. One pet stays free.
1125 E Grand Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-08)
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hot Springs · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night (not to exceed $75 per pet, per stay)
Near Hot Springs National Park and Bathhouse Row.
4253 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71913
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-06-16)
Little Rock
Pinnacle Mountain State Park · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly state park
A popular state park on the Big and Little Maumelle Rivers, home to the Arkansas Arboretum.
11901 Pinnacle Valley Rd, Little Rock, AR 72223
Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly
More than 90 sculptures set in outdoor 'rooms' in Riverfront Park along the Arkansas River, with shady paved walkways.
Arkansas River Trail, Little Rock, AR 72201
Two Rivers Park · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly
A 1,000-acre park with trails for walking and biking. Take the Bridge Trail for water views.
Two Rivers Park Rd, Little Rock, AR 72212
MacArthur Unleashed Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash fenced dog park; separate area for dogs under 30 lbs
A two-acre fenced dog park in the southeast corner of MacArthur Park, with double gates, a small-dog area and water stations.
601 E 9th St, Little Rock, AR 72201
Lost Forty Brewing · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at covered patio tables
A Little Rock brewery with very Arkansas beers, plus wings, pizza and burgers.
501 Byrd St, Little Rock, AR 72202
The Root · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome on the covered patio and in the garden seating
A breakfast spot for omelets, biscuits and gravy and buttermilk pancakes, plus burgers and bratwurst.
1500 S Main St, Little Rock, AR 72202
Dizzy's Gypsy Bistro · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
A River Market bistro making everything from scratch, like award-winning cheese dip and white truffle mac and cheese.
200 River Market Ave #150, Little Rock, AR 72201
Stickyz · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the covered patio; call ahead to check availability
Wings, burgers and French Quarter pizza. Call ahead to make sure there's room on the patio.
107 River Market Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201
Aloft by Marriott Little Rock West · Hotel / motel
🐾 1 pet of any size for an additional fee of $50 per stay
A West Little Rock hotel five minutes from Wildwood Park.
716 Rahling Road, Little Rock, AR 72223
Embassy Suites Little Rock · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 50 lbs for an additional fee of $75 per night
An all-suite hotel close to the River Market District.
11301 Financial Centre Pkwy, Little Rock, AR 72211
Residence Inn Little Rock Downtown · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size for an additional fee of $75 per stay
Downtown studio and one- and two-bedroom suites.
219 River Market Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Little Rock West · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 50 lbs for an additional fee of $100 per stay
West Little Rock suites minutes from downtown and close to the zoo.
12 Crossings Ct, Little Rock, AR 72205
Restaurant patio rules and hotel pet fees change – call ahead or confirm when booking. We list only places with a published dog policy, and we never add star ratings or reviews we didn’t write.
Doggie daycares are listed with a note from each business’s own website. Most ask for a meet-and-greet or temperament check and current vaccinations – contact them before your first visit.
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