Unleashing Fun: A Guide to Pet-Friendly Activities in Grantham, NH

Brookside Park in Grantham, New Hampshire

Grantham is a small rural town located along the Sugar River and is surrounded by mountains and preserved land. Located in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, Grantham boasts a population of 3,404 and is home to the Grantham Village School (opened in 1981) and the Dunbar Free Library (opened in 1903).

Pet Friendly Activities around Grantham

Mt. Sunapee State Park

Location: 86 Beach Access Road, Newbury, NH, 03255

Mt. Sunapee State Park is dog-friendly. You and your dog are welcome in the Mt Sunapee campground and trails. Pets are not permitted at the beach at any time and are also restricted from the annual Arts and Crafts Festival and are not allowed at the ski area during winter months.

The Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway

Location: SRKG Trail 1 – Old Province Road in Goshen, NH, 03752

The Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway is a 75-mile, dog-friendly trail. It provides a great circle of trail corridors and conserved lands that provide walkers with minimally-developed access to the mountains, lakes, vistas and historical sites of the region. Dogs on a leash are welcome to join their owners, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. Don't forget to have your pup on current flea and tick prevention before you go!

Sunapee Fly Casting Lessons

Location: Newbury Information Booth, Newbury, NH, 03255

Sunapee Fly Casting Lessons' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Travis. Leashed dogs are welcome on this tour.

Brookside Park

Location: From 89N turn left off the exit onto Old New Hampshire 10. Brookside Park is just past the entrance to Eastman and the Farmer’s Table.

A nice hiking loop you can bring your dog on

Sanctuary Dairy Farm Ice Cream

Location: 209 New Hampshire Rte 103, Sunapee, NH, 03782

Sunapee's Sanctuary Dairy Farm Ice Cream in Sunapee, NH, is a dog-friendly ice cream farm where your pet can join you for a treat at an outdoor table.

Salt Hill Pub Shanty

Location: 1407 New Hampshire Rte 103, Newbury, NH, 03255

Salt Hill Pub Shanty is a dog-friendly pub in Newbury, NH, where your dog is welcome to join you at a table on the patio.

Sunapee Harbor Dogs

Location: 74 Main St, Sunapee, NH, 03782

Sunapee Harbor Dogs is a hot dog stand in Sunapee Harbor next to the Sunapee Historical Society serving all-beef hotdogs on freshly steamed buns. Dogs are welcome, and the stand is open daily, weather permitting.

Peter Christian’s

Location: 195 Main St., New London, NH 03257

Peter Christian’s offers classic tavern fare with a creative flare and a dog-friendly patio where you can dine with your pet.

Sugar River Animal Hospital

Location: 15 Yankee Barn Rd., Grantham, NH 03753

Sugar RIver Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital and the first AAHA-accredited practice in the Upper Valley in 2015. Featuring a variety of pet services for cats and dogs, including dental care , wellness care, and more. Sugar RIver Animal Hospital is dedicated “to treating your pets like family.”

Unleashed

Location: 277 Newport Rd, New London, NH

Unleashed offers the highest quality pet food, products, and grooming, with great customer service and the expert advice you need. They take pride in differentiating themselves from the big “box” stores. They also offer grooming services.

Dog Star Canine

Location: 331 Georges Mill Rd, Springfield, NH 03284

Recommended by Dr. Maclean for doggy daycare and boarding

Grantham Airbnb Rentals

Location: Grantham, NH

Pet policies are determined by the individual host of each Airbnb property. For more information on the pet fee, weight limit, and other restrictions at a particular property in Grantham, please contact the host directly or read the House Rules section at the bottom of their listing.

VRBO Grantham

Location: Grantham, NH

Pet policies are determined by the individual owner of each Vrbo property. For more information on the pet fee, weight limit and other restrictions at a dog-friendly Vrbo in Grantham, please contact the owner directly or read the 'House Rules' section of their listing. Also be sure to include your pet(s) in the 'Guest' field when making your reservation, so the pet fee can be included. If applicable, it will be usually be displayed in the 'On-site Fees' or 'Owner Fees' sections during checkout. Some owners will also wait until you arrive in Grantham to collect the pet fee.

Mossy Log Retreat

Location: Grantham, NH

This 1-bedroom vacation rental in Grantham allows 2 dogs of any size for an additional fee of $15 per pet, per night. Sorry, no cats. Dogs must be leashed on the property. There is an on-site pet sitting service.

Loon Camp Miller Pond

Location: Grantham, NH

This 1-bedroom vacation rental in Grantham allows 2 dogs under 20 lbs for an additional fee of $60 per pet, per stay. Cats are also welcome.

East Lake Cottage

Location: Grantham, NH

This 3-bedroom vacation rental in Grantham allows 2 dogs under 50 lbs for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per stay. Sorry, no cats.

Being a responsible pet-owning resident of Grantham and abiding by County Animal Laws helps ensure that your pet is not distruptive to your neighbors. You can find more information on those Animal Laws here and here.

Sugar River Animal Hospital has been a staple of the community and the top go-to resource for local pet care since 2014. Located on Yankee Barn Road just north of Route 10 with easy access from Interstate 89.