Dog-friendly outings, places to eat and places to stay in West Virginia, 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.
Charleston
- Kanawha State Forest
- Ruth Rafferty Peyton Dog Park
- Dog Park at Joplin Park
- Dog Park at St. Albans City Park
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- Embassy Suites Charleston
- Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Charleston South WV
- Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Kanawha City by IHG
- Sonesta ES Suites Charleston
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- House of Hounds – Dog daycare in downtown Charleston.
- Club K9 – Dog daycare and boarding in South Charleston.
Fayetteville
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- K9 Kountry Klub – Weekday dog daycare in Oak Hill, just south of Fayetteville.
- Barks & Boops Boarding – Dog daycare and boarding run by New River Animal Rescue.
Morgantown
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- La Quinta by Wyndham Morgantown
- Quality Inn Morgantown
- Candlewood Suites MORGANTOWN-UNIV WEST VIRGINIA by IHG
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Mountaineer Pet Care Center – Supervised dog daycare and boarding.
- Blue Mountain K-9 – Dog daycare south of Morgantown.
Our notes on each spot
Charleston
Kanawha State Forest · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly
60 miles of trails, from easy to hard, through woods beside streams and rivers.
7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr, Charleston, WV 25314
Ruth Rafferty Peyton Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog park
An off-leash park with benches, drinking water, shade and a picnic table.
1596 Washington St E, Charleston, WV 25311
Dog Park at Joplin Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash in the fenced dog park; leashed in the rest of the park
A fully fenced dog park with shade trees and benches.
2103 Kanawha Tpke, South Charleston, WV 25303
Dog Park at St. Albans City Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash fenced dog park; leashed going in and out
A fenced, grassy park past Shelter Two with a shade structure and separate large and small dog sections.
103 City Park Rd, St Albans, WV 25177
Dancing Dog Ice Cream · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at sidewalk patio tables
Sandwiches, burgers and hot dogs, then premium ice cream made on site, plus smoothies and pie.
201 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25302
Fife Street Brewing · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome in the dining room or on the shaded patio; spent-grain dog treats
A microbrewery with cocktails, elevated grilled cheese, salads and weekend brunch.
180 Summers St, Charleston, WV 25301
Pies & Pints · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor seating
Hand-tossed pizzas on Capitol Street, like Sriracha Shrimp and Grape and Gorgonzola, plus wings and salads.
222 Capitol St, Charleston, WV 25301-2215
Lola's Pizza · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at the ten outdoor tables
Neapolitan-style pizza, salads and sandwiches, with local craft beer, wine and cocktails.
1038 Bridge Rd, Charleston, WV 25314-1329
Embassy Suites Charleston · 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)
Downtown next to the Town Center Mall, a few miles from the Capitol Market and State Museum.
300 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-08)
Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $75 for stays of 1 to 4 nights and $125 for longer stays
Free breakfast, an indoor pool and a fitness center.
1 Preferred Pl, Charleston, WV 25309
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-06)
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Charleston South WV · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two dogs of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of $30 per pet, per night
Near shopping and the University of Charleston.
105 Alex Ln, Charleston, WV 25304
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Kanawha City by IHG · Hotel / motel
🐾 Pets up to 40 lbs for an additional fee of $35 per pet, per night
Minutes from Kanawha Mall and Daniel Boone Park.
107 Alex Ln, Charleston, WV 25304
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-06)
Sonesta ES Suites Charleston · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $75 for stays of 1 to 7 nights and $150 for longer stays
An all-suite hotel in Charleston.
200 Hotel Cir, Charleston, WV 25311
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-06)
Fayetteville
Long Point Trail · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
An easy 3.2-mile out-and-back ending at a viewpoint over the gorge and the New River Gorge Bridge.
County Rte 9-8, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Fayetteville Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash fenced dog park; leashed going in and out
A fenced park at Charlie McCoy Town Park with small and large dog areas, play structures and shade trees.
Park Dr, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Narrow Gauge Trail (WV) · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly rail-trail
A converted rail line near Fayetteville, good for an easy walk with your dog.
2 Babcock State PK, Fayetteville, WV 25840
The Handle Bar + Kitchen at Arrowhead Bike Farm · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
Craft beer, sandwiches and bratwursts at a bike farm.
8263 Gatewood Rd, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Firecreek BBQ & Steaks · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome in the outdoor dining area
BBQ and steaks for dinner and weekend lunch: baby back ribs, filet and pulled pork.
301 Keller Ave, Fayetteville, WV 25840
The Take Out · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome on the patio; water bowls
House specials like shrimp pita, carnitas and a sushi bowl, plus ice cream.
139 S Court St, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Quality Inn New River Gorge · Hotel / motel
🐾 Three pets of any size for an additional fee of $15 per pet, per night
Minutes from the New River Gorge Bridge, rafting and climbing.
103 Elliots Way, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Tru by Hilton Beckley · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $50 for stays of 1 to 4 nights and $75 for longer stays
In Beckley, about 25 miles from New River Gorge National Park.
162 NEPTUNE DRIVE, Beckley, WV 25801
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-11)
Morgantown
West Virginia Botanic Garden · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome on marked trails
Marked garden trails, with pet stations at both parking lots and the Imperial East entrance.
1061 Tyrone Rd, Morgantown, WV 26508
Coopers Rock State Forest · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
A popular forest with lots of trails and overlooks above the Cheat River canyon.
61 County Line Dr, Morgantown, WV 26525
Caperton Trail · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly rail-trail
A converted rail line through Morgantown, good for an easy walk with your dog.
See Map Below, Morgantown, WV 26501
Table9 · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome in the outdoor seating area by the river
A gastropub on the Monongahela River with seasonal small plates, brunch dishes like chicken and waffles, and craft cocktails.
40 Donley St, Morgantown, WV 26501
Terra Cafe · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outside tables; dogs stay outside while you order
House-made salads, sandwiches and small plates.
425 Industrial Ave, Morgantown, WV 26508
Tropics · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor seating
A Hawaiian-themed bar and restaurant for poke, kalua pig and mai tais.
2500 Cranberry Square, Morgantown, WV 26508
La Quinta by Wyndham Morgantown · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night
Suites with separate living space and a free hot breakfast. Pets stay on the first two floors.
5000 Gateway Dr, Morgantown, WV 26501
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-09-26)
Quality Inn Morgantown · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 40 lbs in designated rooms for an additional fee of $15 per pet, per night; pets can’t be left alone in the room
Off I-68, five miles from West Virginia University, with grassy relief areas.
225 Comfort Inn Drive, Morgantown, WV 26508
Candlewood Suites MORGANTOWN-UNIV WEST VIRGINIA by IHG · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs up to 80 lbs for an additional fee of $25 per pet for stays of 1 to 6 nights and $75 per pet for stays 7 nights or more
An extended-stay hotel near University Town Center and Mylan Park.
7200 Willie G Ave, Morgantown, WV 26501
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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