Dog-Friendly Estes Park, CO: Breweries, Restaurants, Hotels & Trails

Estes Park · gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park

Breweries, distilleries & bars

Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co. (531 S St Vrain Ave + downtown Publick House, 203 Cleave St)

Dogs: Patio onlyBrewery/Bar
Food: Rotating food trucks; BYO snacks OK
Source (Brewery's own site: “Fido (and Fluffy) will love our outdoor patios”): http://www.lumpyridgebrewing.com/

Rock Cut Brewing Company

Dogs: Patio onlyBrewery/Bar
Food: Light snacks; food trucks often on site
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/attraction/27179

Avant Garde Aleworks

Dogs: Patio onlyBrewery/Bar
Food: Popcorn, pretzels, rotating food trucks; dog treat + water bowl
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/attraction/26862

The Hive at Estes Park Brewery

Dogs: Patio (spacious, leashed)Brewery/Bar
Food: Burgers incl. elk & bison, steaks, pizza
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/133056

Estes Park Distilling Co.

Dogs: Inside or patio per BringFido — call ahead (CO law limits dogs to outdoor areas where food is served)Brewery/Bar
Food: Bob & Tony's Pizza on site
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/96902

Full Throttle Distillery

Dogs: Covered patio (warmer months)Brewery/Bar
Food: Pub grub, cocktails
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/89895

The Barrel

Dogs: Big outdoor patio (sun & shade)Brewery/Bar
Food: Food truck on site; BYO or delivery OK
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/79371

The Wheel Bar

Dogs: A few outdoor tablesBrewery/Bar
Food: No food; bring a meal from a nearby cart
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/46215

Restaurants & cafés (outdoor tables)

Rock Inn Mountain Tavern

Dogs: Covered patioRestaurant
Food: Comfort food, trout, burgers, pizza
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/19112

Hunters Chophouse

Dogs: A few outdoor seatsRestaurant
Food: Wild game, steaks, burgers
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/46211

Trailhead Restaurant

Dogs: Large open-air patioRestaurant
Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/82731

Mountain Home Cafe

Dogs: Large, partly covered patioRestaurant
Food: Breakfast & lunch
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/97271

Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew

Dogs: Seasonal patio (weather dependent)Restaurant
Food: BBQ, 24 taps
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/87639

Big Horn Restaurant

Dogs: Patio — summer onlyRestaurant
Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/89126

Himalayan Curry & Kebob

Dogs: Patio (6 tables)Restaurant
Food: Indian & Nepali
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/76220

Wild Rose Restaurant

Dogs: PatioRestaurant
Food: Steak, seafood, pasta; full bar
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/88212

Cousin Pat's Pub & Grill

Dogs: Outdoor patioRestaurant
Food: American pub
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/77342

El Mex-Kal

Dogs: PatioRestaurant
Food: Mexican
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/120317

Notchtop Bakery & Cafe

Dogs: 4–5 outdoor tablesRestaurant
Food: Breakfast & lunch
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/46213

You Need Pie Diner & Bakery

Dogs: Outdoor tablesRestaurant
Food: Pie, scrambles, sandwiches
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/103201

Park Tavern

Dogs: Seasonal outdoor seatingRestaurant
Food: Burgers, tacos, steak
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/128905

Scratch Deli & Bakery

Dogs: 3 picnic tables; order inside (dog waits outside)Restaurant
Food: Deli & bakery
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/110404

Inkwell & Brew

Dogs: Outdoor tablesRestaurant
Food: Coffeehouse
Source (BringFido listing — third-party, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/104950

Pet-friendly places to stay

YMCA of the Rockies — Estes Park Center

Pet fee: $25/pet/night, max $250/stayVerified on YMCA's own page
Max 2 pets, designated pet-friendly lodging only (not reunion cabins, pet-free cabins/lodges or public buildings). Register pets at the front desk; leashed outside your room; vaccinations current. BringFido says pet rooms must be booked by phone, (970) 586-3341 — call ahead. On-site dog park.
Source: https://www.ymcarockies.org/our-policies · https://www.bringfido.com/lodging/174621

Coyote Mountain Lodge

Pet fee: $20/pet/nightHotel
Up to 3 dogs, any size; designated rooms; not unattended; no cats
Source (BringFido listing — third-party; policies change, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/lodging/69649

Trailhead Lodge Rocky Mountains

Pet fee: $35/pet/nightHotel
2 dogs up to 40 lbs; no cats
Source (BringFido listing — third-party; policies change, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/lodging/69664

Blue Door Inn

Pet fee: $30/pet/nightHotel
Any size; dogs & cats
Source (BringFido listing — third-party; policies change, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/lodging/69663

Estes Mountain Inn

Pet fee: $25/night (max $75/stay)Hotel
1 pet any size; designated rooms; not unattended; relief area
Source (BringFido listing — third-party; policies change, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/lodging/69650

Murphy's Resort

Pet fee: $20/pet/nightHotel
2 dogs any size; designated rooms; may be left unattended if well-behaved; no cats
Source (BringFido listing — third-party; policies change, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/lodging/177029

Murphy's River Lodge

Pet fee: $20/pet/nightHotel
2 dogs any size; designated rooms; no cats
Source (BringFido listing — third-party; policies change, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/lodging/266225

Expedition Lodge Estes Park

Pet fee: $50/stayHotel
2 pets up to 50 lbs; ground-floor rooms; crated pets may be left if you stay on the property
Source (BringFido listing — third-party; policies change, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/lodging/69659

Colorado Cottages

Pet fee: $15/pet/nightHotel
2 dogs any size; designated rooms; no cats
Source (BringFido listing — third-party; policies change, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/lodging/281556

Hotel Estes

Pet fee: $25/night (max $100/stay)Hotel
1 pet any size; designated rooms; not unattended
Source (BringFido listing — third-party; policies change, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/lodging/281552

Silver Moon Inn

Pet fee: $25/night (max $100/stay)Hotel
1 pet any size; designated rooms; not unattended; waste station
Source (BringFido listing — third-party; policies change, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/lodging/372010

Discovery Lodge

Pet fee: $20/pet/nightHotel
2 dogs any size; designated rooms; not unattended; on-site dog park; no cats
Source (BringFido listing — third-party; policies change, call ahead): https://www.bringfido.com/lodging/144815

Where your dog can (and can't) go outside

Rocky Mountain National Park — NO dogs on trails

Official NPS rule
Pets are banned on ALL park trails, tundra and meadows, and in visitor centers. Leashed pets (6 ft max) are OK only along established roads, in parking areas, campgrounds and picnic areas. Don't tie pets to cars or trees or leave them in a hot car. Driving Trail Ridge Road with your dog is fine (road closes in winter).
Source: https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/pets.htm

Estes Valley Dog Park (Community Dr by Lake Estes)

Dog-friendlyOutdoors
Fenced off-leash park, two sections; lake access in summer
Source (BringFido + NPS): https://www.bringfido.com/attraction/2408

Lake Estes Trail

Dog-friendlyOutdoors
~3.75-mile paved loop around the lake; dogs on leash
Source (NPS): https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/pets.htm

Lily Mountain Trail

Dog-friendlyOutdoors
1.9 mi one-way, Hwy 7 about 6 mi south of town; off leash OK under voice control (per NPS)
Source (NPS): https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/pets.htm

Hermit Park Open Space

Dog-friendlyOutdoors
6 mi east on Hwy 36; leash 6 ft max; fee required
Source (NPS): https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/pets.htm

Lion Gulch / Homestead Meadows

Dog-friendlyOutdoors
8 mi east on Hwy 36; off leash OK under voice control (per NPS)
Source (NPS): https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/pets.htm

Crosier Mountain (Glen Haven)

Dog-friendlyOutdoors
Off leash allowed, leash recommended because of wildlife (per NPS)
Source (NPS): https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/pets.htm