Dog-friendly outings, places to eat and places to stay in Idaho, 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.
Boise
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- La Quinta by Wyndham Boise Airport
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boise Towne Square
- Residence Inn by Marriott Boise West
- TownePlace Suites by Marriott Boise Downtown/University
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Dogtopia of Boise-Greenbelt – Daycare with playrooms grouped by size and temperament, near the Boise River Greenbelt.
- Hounds Town Northwest Boise – Dog daycare and boarding on Chinden Boulevard.
- Escape the Crate – Flagship location offering daycare, boarding, spa services and enrichment activities.
Coeur d'Alene
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- La Quinta by Wyndham Coeur d`Alene
- MainStay Suites I-90 City Center
- Quality Inn & Suites Coeur d'Alene
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- CDA Pet Resort – Dog daycare at a Coeur d'Alene pet resort.
- Northwest Pet Resort – Doggy daycare on Northwest Boulevard.
- Dog-N-It – Dog boarding, daycare and training.
Sandpoint
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Pend Oreille Pet Lodge – Day boarding with supervised playgroups and regular let-outs, minutes from Sandpoint.
Our notes on each spot
Boise
Ann Morrison Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed in the park; off-leash on Dog Island (seasonal leash rules apply)
Home to Dog Island, a 5-acre off-leash area with a swim pond and a fenced space for shy dogs, plus park trails to walk afterwards.
1000 S Americana Blvd, Boise, ID 83706
Winstead Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash during set hours in the signed areas (not tennis courts, playground, shelter or parking); leashed otherwise
A neighborhood park where most of the grounds are open to off-leash dogs at set times. Check the signs for the map and hours.
6150 W Northview St, Boise, ID 83704
Julia Davis Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
A downtown park with paved paths, gardens, statues and lawns, connected to the 25-mile Boise River Greenbelt.
700 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
Manitou Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash in the signed area only; leashed going to and from
A park with a marked off-leash area. Follow the city's leash rules on the way in and out.
2001 S Manitou Ave, Boise, ID 83706
Redwood Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash during set hours (not the playground or parking lot); leashed otherwise
Almost the whole park is open to off-leash dogs at set times. The signs show the map and hours.
2675 N Shamrock St, Boise, ID 83713
10 Barrel Brewing · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the bar patio and side patio
Craft beer with steamer clams, steak nachos, pizza and fish tacos.
830 W Bannock St, Boise, ID 83702
Fork · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor patio tables
New American cooking on 8th Street downtown: pork belly, grilled artichoke and warm butter cake.
199 N 8th St, Boise, ID 83702
Westside Drive-In State Street · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables; pup cups available
A retro drive-in for burgers, chili dogs, meatloaf and old-school shakes, with a walk-up window.
1929 W State St, Boise, ID 83702
The Lift · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the shaded patio; leash rings on the fence
A dozen shaded patio tables and a fire pit, with burgers, fish tacos and meatloaf sandwiches.
4091 W State St, Boise, ID 83703
La Quinta by Wyndham Boise Airport · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $50 per stay
A renovated airport hotel with treats at the front desk and a grassy relief area with waste bags.
2613 S. Vista Ave, Boise, ID 83705
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-20)
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boise Towne Square · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size for an additional fee of $25 per night (up to $40 per stay); pets can’t be left alone in the room
Near Boise Towne Square, with free breakfast and a big grassy field next door for dogs.
7965 W Emerald St, Boise, ID 83704
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-06-11)
Residence Inn by Marriott Boise West · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size for an additional fee of $50 (for stays of 1 to 4 nights) and $100 (for stays of 5 nights or more)
An extended-stay hotel with grassy relief areas on site.
7303 West Denton Street, Boise, ID 83705
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-06-03)
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Boise Downtown/University · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size for an additional fee of $50 per stay
An extended-stay hotel near downtown and the university, with a pet walking area and a pet-friendly park nearby.
1455 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83706
Coeur d'Alene
Tubbs Hill · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome throughout
A 120-acre nature area with a two-mile historic loop and side trails down to small lake beaches.
208 S 3rd St, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Lake Coeur d'Alene · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly; clean up after your dog
Miles of trails around a big North Idaho lake.
N Idaho Centennial Trail, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Atlas Waterfront Dog Park at Atlas Mill Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog park
A waterfront dog park with water access inside a 12.5-acre park that also has a swim area, kayak launch and Centennial Trail access.
2310 W Suzanne Rd, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Daft Badger Brewing · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables on the heated patio
A brewpub with a big heated patio. Pulled pork nachos, beer mac and cheese and sandwiches.
1710 N 2nd St, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Trails End Brewery & Brick-Oven Pizza · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
Beer brewed on site to the German Purity Standard, with brick-oven pizza and other house-made food.
356 W Bosanko Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
Seasons of Coeur d'Alene · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at the six outdoor tables
An American bistro taking reservations, known for its buttermilk chicken with green chili gravy and house-made desserts.
209 E Lakeside Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814-2832
La Quinta by Wyndham Coeur d`Alene · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night (not to exceed $75 per pet, per stay)
In the heart of Coeur d'Alene, near the lake, with pet relief areas on site.
333 Ironwood Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-09-28)
MainStay Suites I-90 City Center · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night
Apartment-style suites, an indoor pool and hot tub, and a fitness center.
702 W. Appleway Avenue, Building A, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Quality Inn & Suites Coeur d'Alene · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs up to 75 lbs in designated rooms for an additional fee of $15 per pet, per night; pets can stay a maximum of seven days
Free hot breakfast and a 24-hour indoor pool, with a grassy relief area out back.
280 W Appleway Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-06)
Sandpoint
Dog Beach Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash, unfenced beach; dogs must be under control
A sandy beach off the Serenity Lee Trail where dogs can run free, with dog shower stations for rinsing off.
213 E Superior St, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Moose Lake Loop · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly trail
A 7-mile, roughly 4-hour loop in Idaho Panhandle National Forest, past an alpine lake for swimming and up to a quiet summit.
NF-275, Sandpoint, ID 83864
MickDuff's Brewing Company · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the patio
A brewpub making most of its food from scratch, with ingredients from Idaho farms where possible.
419 N 2nd Ave, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Utara Brewing Company · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
Craft beer with fast-casual Indian food: naan, tikka masala and curry wraps.
214 Pine St, Sandpoint, ID 83864
The Fat Pig · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the patio in season
New American bar food like duck nachos and porchetta grilled cheese, on a seasonal patio.
301 Cedar St, Sandpoint, ID 83864
America's Best Value Inn Sandpoint · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs of any size for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night, plus a one-time $150 cleaning fee; plus a $150 refundable deposit per week
Within 5 minutes of the Panida Theater and about a mile from Sandpoint City Beach Park.
807 N Fifth Ave, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-15)
Sandpoint Hotel & Suites Downtown · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs of any size in designated rooms for no additional fee; pets can’t be left alone in the room
The only hotel in downtown Sandpoint, close to Main Street's restaurants and shops. Dogs get a welcome bag.
415 Cedar St, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Best Western Edgewater Resort · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs up to 80 lbs for an additional fee of $15 per pet, per night, plus a refundable deposit of $150 per stay; pets can’t be left alone in the room; dogs aren’t allowed on the beach
A Sandpoint resort with an indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center and lounge, plus grass on the parking lot side.
56 Bridge Street, Sandpoint, ID 83864
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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