Dog Friendly Activities in Clayton, GA

There are 35 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of Clayton. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Clayton.

Traveler's Rest State Historic Site

Toccoa, GA

Traveler's Rest State Historic Site Leashed dogs are allowed at Traveler's Rest State Historic Site in Toccoa, GA. This pet-friendly historic locale features a stagecoach inn and plantation home that were constructed in 1815. You and Fido can wander the trails and marvel at the exterior of the buildings. Please note that dogs are not permitted inside the buildings. See Details

Yellow Branch Falls Hiking Trail

Walhalla, SC

Yellow Branch Falls Hiking Trail Bring Fido for an adventurous hike along Yellow Branch Falls Hiking Trail near Walhalla, SC. This 3-mile out-and-back trail is moderately difficult and should take 1hr 30 mins to complete. Beginning at a picnic area off of SC-28, hikers should follow a short nature trail which connects to Yellow Branch Falls Hiking Trail. Meander across several small streams before reaching Yellow Branch Falls, a beautiful 50-foot vertical waterfall. The trail is open year-round and is a popular route to explore. Dogs are allowed to be off-leash in some areas. See Details

Rim Trails at Tallulah Gorge State Park

Tallulah Falls, GA

Rim Trails at Tallulah Gorge State Park The Rim Trails at Tallulah Gorge State Park are pet-friendly. Combined, the North and South Rim Trails follow 2.5 miles of fairly flat pathways. While your dog can’t approach the gorge up close for his own safety and that of others, the Rim Trails offer great views of both the valley and the changing leaves. Leashed dogs are welcome. See Details

Tallulah Falls Rail-Trail

Tallulah Falls, GA

Tallulah Falls Rail-Trail Tallulah Falls Rail-Trail is pet-friendly. This 1.7-mile paved circuit throughout the Tallulah Gorge State Park used to be a railroad line. While the trail does not approach the gorge itself, it does include a bridge over the Tallulah River. Leashed dogs are welcome. See Details

Satulah Mountain Brewing Company

Highlands, NC

Satulah Mountain Brewing Company Satulah Mountain Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Highlands, NC. Fido is welcome to join you inside the taproom or at a table on the patio. Enjoy a variety of Satulah's mountaintop brews along with guest beers. Light snacks are available for purchase or you can bring your own food. See Details

Bartram Trail (Jones Gap to Whiterock Mountain)

Franklin, NC

Bartram Trail (Jones Gap to Whiterock Mountain) The Bartram Trail from Jones Gap to Whiterock Mountain in Franlin, NC, is pet friendly. Bring Fido along on the moderately easy, 4.6 mile hike in Nantahala National Forest that will take about 2.5 hours to complete. This section of the 100 mile long Bartram Trail starts at Jones Gap and heads northwest to Whiterock Mountain with some side trails along the way that offer summit views. Please note that dogs must be on a leash between April 1 and August 15, but must be under control at all times. See Details

Spartina 449

Highlands, NC

Spartina 449 Check out Spartina 449, a pet-friendly shop in Highlands, NC. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you in the store while you browse their selection of upscale women's clothing, purses, jewelry and travel gear. See Details

Blue Ridge Railroad Historical Trail

Walhalla, SC

Blue Ridge Railroad Historical Trail The Blue Ridge Railroad Historical Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Mountain Rest! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Blue Ridge Railroad Historical Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. See Details

Minnehaha Falls Trail

Lakemont, GA

Minnehaha Falls Trail Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly Minnehaha Falls Trail in Lakemont, GA. The trailhead is located off of Bear Gap Road, which is unpaved. This popular hike ascends a wooden staircase and heads southwest toward the waterfall, which offers spectacular views. Please remember to clean up after your pup throughout your hike. See Details

Yellow Mountain Trail

Highlands, NC

Yellow Mountain Trail Yellow Mountain Trail is a pet-friendly trail in Highlands, NC. This one's for more experienced canine hikers as it is rated difficult. Grab your supplies and stride out on a trail that leaves to astonishing views from the top of a mountain. Take pause at the fire tower at the top and enjoy the natural show. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details

Bear Gap Outfitters

Lakemont, GA

Bear Gap Outfitters Bear Gap Outfitters is a pet-friendly pontoon boat rental on Lake Rabun in Georgia. Located in the beautiful NE Georgia mountains, they offer a variety of rentals which include pontoons, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. Pontoon renters must be 27 years of age. Kayak rentals start at $30. Bear Gap Outfitters is open every day of the week from 9am to 8pm. See Details

Silos Brewing Co

Easley, SC

Silos Brewing Co Silos Brewing Co is a dog-friendly brewery in Easley, SC where Fido can join you at an outside table. Enjoy one of their house-made brews including double IPAs, blonde ales, pilsners and more. Their outside area is equipped with televisions, so you can hang out and watch the game. See Details

Bryson's Apple Orchard

Mountain Rest, SC

Bryson's Apple Orchard Fido is welcome to join you when picking fresh fruit from Bryson's Apple Orchard, located in Mountain Rest, SC. Open seasonally for U-Pick visits or to purchase punnets of fruit directly from the store stand, bring Fido to enjoy a picnic lunch with the family after you've shopped for delicious goods. Bryson's have samples of their pressed cider and sell a wide variety of honey, syrups, local vegetables, peaches and apples. See Details

Cullasaja Park

Franklin, NC

Cullasaja Park Cullasaja Park is a dog-friendly park in Franklin, NC, that features a multi-use field. Bring your pup along for a walk or run, or splash in the water. There are restrooms on site and river access. See Details

Pinky Falls

Highlands, NC

Pinky Falls Take Fido for a leisurely stroll to Pinky Falls, a moderate waterfall in Highlands, NC. After parking, it is only a short jaunt down to the creek. Pinky Falls is an easy and relaxing pet-friendly stop to add to your itinerary. There are opportunities to enter the water, but dogs must remain on a leash in the area. See Details