Durango Riverside Resort is a Pet Friendly Park.  We've had

the pleasure of meeting every purebred and mixed breed

of dogs imaginable.  A few cats and even a rabbit have been

our guests!  Our thanks go out to the many responsible pet owners

who have stayed with us!

                             PET OWNER GUIDELINES

Make sure we have the phone number that you have with

you.  In case of a complaint, or worse - an emergency, such as a

fire, we would call you immediately.

Dogs must be on a leash at all times.  For the safety and comfort of

others, do not let them go through people's sites.  A leashed dog is a safer

dog from the host of critters that may travel through our park.  We have 

had black bears, deer, elk, raccoons, bobcats, wild turkeys, and squirrels.  If

you will be walking them after dark, it's a good idea to have something on

their collar that will make a little noise.  We use bear bells during bear season,

which we sell in our gift shop.

Please pick up after your pet.  There are pet refuse stations for your

convenience.

Do not leave pets unattended.  Many times dogs suffer from separation

anxiety, especially if you leave a dog in a cabin.  It is a new and strange home

to them, full of different sounds and smells.  They will bark, cry, and howl,

which usually ends in a complaint.  The good news is, we have a couple of

options.  If you plan on riding the train and cannot take your dog with

you please make plans ahead of time.  There is a petsitter who lives behind

us, who we highly reccomend.  We also have Willow Tree Kennels 5 miles

south of us, and they will accommodate special requests, knowing that the

train departs early.

Contact :      "Joyful Touch " critter & home sitter

                   Joy Wanona at 970-946-9775 or

                  Willow Tree Kennel at 970-259-0018.

Luckily Durango is a very pet friendly city where you may take your dog into

most stores. 

Pets are not permitted inside the playground and pool area, for 

health and safety reasons.

Sorry, wolves and wolf-hybrids are not allowed.

                                            HELPFUL INFORMATION

Not only do we have a petsitter who lives behind us, we have a Vet next door!-

Baker's Bridge Veterinary Clinic - 970-247-4701

Please note that our park is predominately gravel with a few grassy areas in

some of the sites.  There are many places to exercise your dog outside of the

park.  We have a great hiking trail about 100 yds from here.  Baker's

Bridge is an easy 5 minute walk down the street.  That is the location where

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid jumped from the rock into the water for

the movie!

Giardia, is common in most of the Colorado Rivers.  There is a vaccine

to protect your dogs if you plan on taking them swimming.  I know my dog

drinks more than he swims!

We love our 4 legged kid guests, and want you to enjoy your time 

with them while on vacation!   Don't forget to register your dogs

when you arrive, they all get treats!

Please feel free to call us with any concerns or questions.