Dog Friendly Activities in Murphysboro, IL

There are 3 dog friendly activities in Murphysboro, and 7 more nearby. 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 Murphysboro.

Pet Friendly Lake Murphysboro State Park
Lake Murphysboro State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Lake Murphysboro State Park, a pet-friendly recreation area in Murphysboro, IL. You and Fido can explore a 3-mile trail that features interesting flora and fauna. Alternatively, you can check out one of the several paths that criss-cross through the park's wooded hills, or fish and boat on the lake. See Details
Pet Friendly Riverside Dog Park
Riverside Dog Park Riverside Dog Park, established by the volunteer organization Friends of Murphysboro Dog Park, is an off-leash fenced dog park in Murphysboro, IL. This dog park offers a separate section for small dogs, waste stations, seasonally-available drinking fountains, benches, shade and a turf surface. See Details
Kinkaid Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area Your leashed pup can join you at Kinkaid Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, a dog-friendly recreation space in Murphysboro, IL. This 2,750-acre lake is popular for boating and fishing. Fido is welcome to join you along the trails near the lake or at one of the scenic picnic areas, some of which overlook a stunning waterfall. See Details
Giant City State Park Leashed dogs can join you at Giant City State Park, a pet-friendly park located within Shawnee National Forest in Makanda, IL. This park features stunning sandstone bluffs and numerous hiking trails that you and Fido can explore. See Details
Little Grand Canyon Trail Leashed pups are welcome at Little Grand Canyon Trail, a pet-friendly hike in Pomona, IL. Located within the Shawnee National Forest, this 3-mile trail can be hiked fully or explored in shorter sections that lead to scenic overlooks. The area is especially beautiful during April and October when spring wildflowers and fall colors are at their peak. The trail is rated as moderate to difficult. See Details
River to River Trail Leashed dogs can join their humans on the pet-friendly River to River Trail in Harrisburg, IL. This 160-mile trail is offers plenty of scenic views, including forests, lakes, streams and rivers for you and Fido to explore. See Details
Pyramid State Recreation Area Leashed dogs are welcome at Pyramid State Recreation Area, a pet-friendly outdoor space in Pinckneyville, IL. Home to forested hills, lakes, and ponds, this park is ideal for exploring with Fido. There are 16.5 miles of hiking trails and plenty of scenic picnic areas. This park is also popular for fishing, hunting, boating, mountain biking and horseback riding. See Details
Rural King Leashed dogs are welcome inside Rural King, a pet-friendly farm and garden chain with a location in Carbondale, IL. They offer an outstanding variety of items such as livestock feed, farm equipment, fashion clothing, housewares and toys. Fido can sniff out the pet section for where plenty of tasty treats and other pet supplies can be found. See Details
Quetil Trail Quetil Trail is dog friendly. This short nature trail along the path of the Cairo & St Louis Narrow Gage railroad was used before it was abandoned in 1981. Starting from downtown Alto Pass, the walk offers very scenic views. See Details
Feather Hills Vineyard and Winery Feather Hills Vineyard and Winery is a boutique family-owned vineyard in Illinois' Shawnee Hills Wine Country. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners in the pet-friendly outdoor areas of this popular winery in Makanda, IL. During your visit, sample sweet, white and red wine made using grapes from the surrounding fields. See Details
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