Howlin' Outings in Huron, Ohio
- Luie Boone
- Aug 5, 2025
- 6 min read
This vacation destination is a part of our third series of blog posts titled Rover Ready.
Luie Boone found out that Huron, Ohio, is known as “The Great Lake Place!” He’s a huge fan of lakes—especially when he can do a big cannonball splash right into the water. Sitting right on the shores of Lake Erie, Huron is the perfect spot for pups and their humans to relax and play. So if you’re after a lakeside getaway where your dog is more than just welcome, this cozy town offers plenty of outdoor adventures, dog-friendly restaurants, and comfy places to stay that roll out the red carpet for both two- and four-legged travelers.
One of the highlights of visiting Huron with your dog is the access to beautiful outdoor spaces, such as Nickel Plate Beach. At this beach, dogs on leashes are allowed during specific hours, which makes it a perfect spot for your pup to enjoy some sand and waves. For dogs who love to romp around off their leash, Erie MetroBark Park is a spacious, fully fenced dog park with separate areas for small and large dogs. It will give your furry friend plenty of room to play and socialize. If you prefer a peaceful walk, the Huron River Greenway MetroPark Trail offers a scenic, leash-friendly route along the water, which is ideal for stretching legs and taking in nature.
Dining out with your dog is a breeze in Huron. Several local restaurants welcome dogs on their outdoor patios, including Harbor House Bar & Grill, which boasts waterfront views. There's also Pier Pub. This pub is a cozy spot by the river, and it's perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. For a fun treat, Dairy Queen Grill & Chill offers pup cups filled with vanilla ice cream, a sweet way to spoil your best friend. Luie Boone absolutely loves DQ!
Beyond the beach and town, the nearby Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve offers lovely trails where you can walk your dog on a leash through diverse natural habitats. If you're a wildlife lover and enjoy peaceful strolls, it's the perfect spot for you!
From splashing by the lake to strolling through town, Huron, Ohio is packed with pup-friendly fun that you and your four-legged buddy will absolutely love.
Paws Rest Here
Luie Boone paw-selected this perfect vacation rental for your stay in Huron, Ohio. Check it out below!
Rental Name: Willow Grove Lake House
This rental has 4 bedrooms with 6 beds and 2 baths.
Photos courtesy of Shores & Islands Ohio
It features the following amenities:
200 yards from the lake
A community, private, sandy beach down the street
Hot tub to soak in
Propane BBQ
House is located on a double lot, so there's a nice-sized yard
Lagoon is right down the street (Luie Boone can't wait to watch his hoomans skip rocks and feed the ducks. He promises not to chase either!)
What does Luie Boone think of this rental? He woofed:
If we went to the Great Lake Place, we'd stay at Willow Grove Lake House. It's only 200 yards from Lake Erie, which is the perfect distance needed to zoom into a spectacular cannonball! There's private beach access, which is just down the street, so I’ll be zooming that way. It is a neighborhood beach, which means fewer people and more space for me to... behave, of course. My hoomans keep talking about the hot tub at the rental. I don’t really get it, because sitting in hot water doesn’t sound like my kind of fun. Instead I will have my eyes and nose on the grill, giving my best “feed me” face while the burgers cook. Inside, the rental sounds super cozy. There's comfy beds, soft blankets, and big TVs for movie nights. They don’t have cable, so the humans will have to log into their streaming accounts. They have enough of those! Hopefully, they can find a good dog show to watch. If not, I'll go hang out by the lagoon nearby, which has ducks! I’ll try to behave, but let’s be honest—if one of them quacks too loud, I might have to get ready for a duck-dog quack-off/bark-off. Back at the rental, the yard is big and perfect for zoomies. The neighborhood’s quiet too, which means lots of peaceful walks and new smells. If there’s sand in my fur, the smell of grilled fiddles floating through my nose, and a duck or two to supervise, I’d say that’s the perfect vacation!
Paws Venture Here
Nickel Plate Beach
Bring your best friend to this popular expansive sandy beach area, which is located on the shores of Lake Erie.
Huron River Path MetroPark
This 114 acre preserve is one of the few remaining river marshes in Ohio! Visitors and their pals can walk the Huron River Path, as well as enjoy the view from the Kara Deering Bridge along the east bank of the Huron River.
Osborn MetroPark
Your dog will absolutely love this park, which was once the site of the Osborn Prison Honor Farm. This 172 acre park offers a diverse wildlife habitat in an urban surrounding. Amenities include hiking trails, the Children’s Forest, The Barnyard & Erie MetroBark Park, an off-leash dog park, and the all new Discovery Trail! So much to do, so much to explore!
Lake Front Park Beach
At Lake Front Park Beach, your best buddy will enjoy it's swimming beach! Luie Boone will have to find a rock high-enough to do a good splash off of it. There are also picnic tables, grills, and a gazebo, so you can pack a picnic and chill out for the day.
Wyandot MetroPark
At Wyandot MetroPark, you can enjoy a leisurely walk on cut grass paths, which wind through tall grass and weeds. Visitors are advised to be cautious of ticks and snakes in the area. One of Luie Boone's hoomans is terrified of snakes, so Luie Boone will be on the lookout.
McBride Arboretum
This arboretum is home to over 200 species of flowers, trees, and shrubs. There are asphalt walking paths of about a half mile that surround the three lobes of Parker Lake. Many trails will guide the hikers and their pups down into the forested areas along Sawmill Creek.
Lake Erie Adventure Company
Lake Erie Adventure is located directly on the Huron River. It connects to Lake Erie. This company offers kayaks, bikes, and paddle boards to rent and purchase. For out of town guests and their adventure pups, they offer delivery to your vacation home location or the location you would like to explore!
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
This is a popular quick-service ice cream chain restaurant. Pup cups of vanilla ice cream are available upon request. They have a selection of fast food favorites, such as burgers, fries, and chicken tenders. Luie Boone would like one of each please!
Luie Boone's Pet Peeve about
Huron, Ohio
There's just so much to love about this vacation destination, but there's one thing that's got Luie Boone's leash in a twist. He woofed:
Huron, Ohio, is right on Lake Erie! I can’t wait to sniff the breeze, splash in the waves, and roll in the sand. Before the trip, my humans read me The Lorax book by Dr. Seuss. The Lorax was a small orange creature who “spoke for the trees” when people started polluting and cutting everything down. In the original book, he even says, “I hear things are just as bad up in Lake Erie.” And he was right. Apparently, way back then, Lake Erie was in big trouble. People were dumping waste and chemicals into the water. Fish were dying, beaches were closed, and the lake smelled awful. It was called a “dead lake.” But people didn’t give up! They cleaned it up, passed laws, and helped the lake recover. Things got so much better that Dr. Seuss later took that line out of the book! Now, I get to visit a lake that was saved because the hoomans cared. So I’ll happily chase the waves, mess up a few sandcastles, and sniff every tree along the shore—because caring isn’t just for humans. Even a dog like me can make a difference, one wag at a time!
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