Dog-Friendly Hotels & Inns in the White Mountains
The White Mountains are good hiking country for trail-conditioned dogs — the trails are well-maintained and the scenery is obvious. The White Mountain National Forest allows leashed dogs on most trails, including sections of the Appalachian Trail. The lodging that's set up for dogs tends to be the mountain inns and lodges rather than the resort properties — places where arriving with a trail-ready dog is understood as part of what the trip is.
7 Properties
The Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery
North Woodstock · Inn
A Victorian railroad station converted into an inn with an on-site brewery and six room styles across multiple buildings.
The Lodge at Lincoln
Lincoln · Lodge
A modern mountain lodge near Loon Mountain with a heated pool, game room, and quick Kancamagus access.
Town & Country Inn
Shelburne · Inn
A 160-acre resort in Shelburne on Route 2 in the Androscoggin River valley, with northern White Mountain peaks visible on three sides. Direct access to trails for hiking, mountain biking, ATV riding, and snowmobiling; Jericho Mountain State Park — the largest snowmobile park in the East — is close. Pool, hot tub, and restaurant on site. The northern valley location is quieter than North Conway or Lincoln, which is the point.
The Horse and Hound Inn
Franconia · Inn
A cozy country inn near Franconia Notch with a pub, fireplace lounge, and views of the Kinsman Range.
Gorham Motor Inn
Gorham · Motel
A clean, affordable motel popular with AT hikers and families exploring the northern Whites.
Wildcat Inn & Tavern
Jackson · Inn
Thirteen rooms in post-and-beam construction in the center of Jackson Village, with an all-gas-fireplace room inventory and a tavern that has been the social hub of the ski scene for over 80 years. Live music four to five nights per week. Outdoor garden dining in summer. The cross-country network, covered bridge, and Black Mountain are all steps away. The right kind of inn for the right kind of mountain town.
Loon Mountain Lodge
Lincoln · Lodge
A slopeside lodge at Loon Mountain with ski-in/ski-out access and mountain-view rooms.
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- •Most White Mountain National Forest trails allow leashed dogs, including the lower-elevation trails along the Kancamagus Highway (one of the most scenic drives in New England) and the trails in Crawford, Franconia, and Pinkham notches. The exception is certain sensitive summit terrain — check trail-specific rules before planning.
- •North Conway has the most dog-friendly lodging options concentrated in one location — several inns and motels in town explicitly welcome dogs, and the proximity to trails at Echo Lake State Park and Diana's Baths makes it a logical base for hiking with dogs.
- •The White Mountains' trail network is arguably better suited to dogs than the Adirondacks High Peaks — the terrain is challenging but more varied in difficulty, and the range of trail options accommodates dogs of different fitness levels.
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