When you’re going to Airbnb Salt Lake City, you know you’ll want to bring your fur friend! This pet friendly list of Airbnbs near Salt Lake City will help give you inspiration for your future travels along with a list of pet friendly activities so you and your dog can explore the Wasatch Mountains and Rocky Mountain’s best kept secret: Salt Lake City!
In this article, we’ll cover the best pet friendly Airbnbs in Salt Lake City, what to pack on your trip, and the top pet friendly activities so that even your fur-legged friend can tag along!
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Should you get an Airbnb in Salt Lake City or get a hotel?
When it comes to getting an Airbnb in Salt Lake City, some people prefer an Airbnb vs others who choose a hotel or a VRBO. If you decide you want to stay in a hotel or VRBO, the following map will compile a list of the best stays in Salt Lake City, Utah!
Where’s the best place to stay in Salt Lake City?
You could stay in Downtown Salt Lake City for a more urban vibe or or in Park City to feel immersed in the mountain wildlife! We recommend staying where you budget allows you since you’ll be out of your Airbnb exploring nature for most of the day!
Where to stay in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City is one of the easier cities to get around, but there are certain areas tourists might enjoy because of their proximity to the skiing and hiking in the Wasatch Mountains on the east side of the I15. Most Salt Lake City natives will agree that most of the “happening” areas are east of the I15 which runs north and south through the entire city. If you keep going north past Salt Lake City, you end up in Idaho and if you keep going south you’ll end up in Provo, Utah – so you’ll be close to all the happening areas if you stay within SLC county or on the east side of I15.
Staying in Sugarhouse
A lot of folks choose to stay in the Sugarhouse area of Salt Lake City because of the trendy restaurants, cocktail bars, breweries, and parks. Sugarhouse Park is where the locals hang out to throw a frisbee with their dog or walk their kids near the duck pond. If you choose to Airbnb Salt Lake City, consider staying in Sugarhouse because you’ll also be blessed with the central location which is minutes away from skiing, hiking, and playing in the Wasatch Mountains!
Staying in Downtown Salt Lake City
If nightlife is your thing, Downtown Salt Lake City might be a great place to stay on your trip! You’ll be surprised to see dozens of night clubs, bars, and restaurants awaiting your service. Many people might choose to Airbnb Salt Lake City downtown if they don’t have a car because you can walk or use public trolly and ride share services like Uber and Lyft to get around.
Pet Friendly Activities in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, Utah is more pet friendly than a lot of the places we’ve lived in. Plus, you don’t want to have your pup sitting in a crate in a Salt Lake City Airbnb all day, bring your dog on an adventure with you! There are tons of pet friendly activities in Salt Lake City, especially for those of you who love outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, swimming, sledding, hammock hanging, and much more!
Some places require dogs to be on a 6-foot leash, so please observe the local rules and regulations. Be aware of your surroundings at all times, and respect other dog owners by asking for permission before allowing your dogs to meet! Also, pick up after your pup!! Keep the trails better than you found them!
Silver Lake Flat Reservoir
Our favorite pet friendly activity in Salt Lake City is the 3.5 off-road trail from Tibble Fork Reservoir to Silver Lake Flat Reservoir! This dirt road is open during summer and fall when there’s no snow on the ground. It’s a gorgeous location to swim, kayak, paddle board, and play frisbee with your friends! Many people bring their grills for a cook-out on the side of the lake! Silver Lake Flat Reservoir is dog friendly and the visitors are respectful every time we go. We love the serene morning sunrises at this reservoir in American Fork Canyon because you feel like you’re surrounded by towering mountains and pristine aspen air. Seriously, the abundance of pine and aspen trees in Utah is amazing!
We recommend driving this road in a vehicle that had high clearance like an SUV or even a 4×4 for the extra safety. Sure, some people make it up in their sedans, but one wrong move and you could scrape the bottom of your car on the rocks and boulders along the dirt road which would leave you needing a tow in a remote location that has no cell service! The intro in this video below shows aerial drone footage of the dirt road to Silver Lake Flat Reservoir to help you decide if your car can handle the drive! Have fun and be safe!
Guardsman’s Pass in Park City, Utah
Another fun pet friendly activity in Salt Lake City is hiking at Guardsman’s Pass in Park City, Utah. Guardsman’s pass is a mountain pass road open in summer and fall that runs from Park City to Big Cottonwood Canyon where visitors can enjoy for panoramic views! Guardsman’s Pass is a popular activity for the locals in Park City who want to exercise their dog before work. You can even leave your dog with a trusted dog walked like Park City Mountain Dogs if you want to go skiing in Deer Valley for the day (which i wish was dog friendly!)
Guardsman’s pass is even more beautiful in the fall time because the autumn colors pop with yellows and oranges for as far as the eye can see! What could be better for your color blind dog? hahaha!
Provo River Parkway Trail
The Provo River Parkway Trail runs along the Provo River in Provo Canyon. The trail is over 15 miles of mountain views where hikers, bikers, joggers, and 4-legged friends can enjoy the sounds of the Provo River splashing against the rocks and logs. This pet friendly hiking trail in Salt Lake City is on I80 which is a route many people take to get from Salt Lake City to Park City.
Pet Friendly Day Trips from Salt Lake City
Bonneville Salt Flats
Bonneville Salt Flats is 2 hours west of Salt Lake City near the boarder of Nevada and Utah. Popularly known for the Bonneville Speedway where the land speed is frequently broken by car and motorcycle enthusiasts, Bonneville Salt Flats is a pet friendly activity reasonably close to Salt Lake City (less than 2 hours each way) that many visitors like to experience for the photogenic opporutities at the salt flats! Couples will even escape to the salt flats for a wedding or elopement!
*Pro tip: if you drive on the salt flats, drive a friends car or wash your car! Most of the rental car companies have a strict policy against driving on the salt flats due to the salt impact on metal. Even the Jeeps! In order to avoid a car detailing fee, ride with a local friend or wash your rental car before dropping it off!
Meadow Hot Springs
Meadow Hot Springs is a collection of three naturally warm soaking pools that are 2 hours south of Salt Lake City near a small town called Fillmore. Meadow Hot Springs is dog friendly in the sense that your dog can hang out with you outside the pool, but please do not let your dog in the water because the owners of the property have strict rules against pets in the hot springs. Meadow Hot Springs is a lovely place to warm your muscles after a few days of skiing on the slopes. We especially recommend going here in the winter so you can truly enjoy the warm water.
A lot of people complain about hot springs because they have a “rotten egg” smell from the sulfur. Thankfully, Meadow Hot Springs does not have this smell! Other hot springs like Fifth Water Hot Springs have a rotten egg smell from the sulfur because they are 105+ degrees fahrenheit, but Meadow Hot Springs is around 75 degrees which is perfect for a warm dip without the smelly smell!
Where’s the best place area in Salt Lake City for skiing?
Some of the ski resorts are NOT dog friendly, so we recommend going to Park City which IS dog friendly! Park City is only 45 minutes east of Salt Lake City and has epic mountains views to enjoy with your pup!
Where can I Airbnb Salt Lake City near the Salt Flats?
The nearest Airbnbs to the Salt Flats are about 90 minutes away in Salt Lake City area. Unfortunately there aren’t any towns near the Salt Flats with homes to rent for the night!
What time of year should you Airbnb Salt Lake City if you want to see fall colors?
Fall can be unpredictable in Salt Lake City, so we recommend being on call for your travel plans if you want to see peak fall colors! Sometimes they could be in September, other times you’ll have to wait 8 weeks until November…so keep your eye on the yearly fall prediction map!
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