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Rock City

Bring your furry best friend to the dog-friendly Rock City in Lookout Mountain, GA, for a mountain adventure. Leashed pets can explore The Enchanted Trail that takes you through the 14-acre property. You'll see over 400 different species of flora, panoramic views of seven states (on clear days) and even a waterfall. There's a cafe at the top of the mountain that offers a dog menu and pup cups. Visit Website

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Rock City has received a rating of 4.7 out of 5 bones by 40 canine critics on BringFido and 4.5 out of 5 by 1,045 guests on TripAdvisor.


Visitors rave about Rock City's dog-friendly atmosphere, with many reporting their pets enjoyed exploring the trails and scenic views. They note the staff was welcoming and accommodating, though some caution larger dogs may struggle with the narrow paths.

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  • Kathryn
    Aug 10, 2024
    Perfect! We will be back!

    I’ve been here before and somehow never knew it was dog friendly. Our dogs had the best time. Thanks for the tip to bring water and a bowl! They weren’t big fans of the swinging bridge, but we just took the rock side instead. Great day!

  • Doris
    Jul 25, 2024
    Dog owners and their best friend both get to enjoy the attraction

    My two dogs loved it! Had so many shady places for them. Tips: 1. Take your own doggie bowl, water and hydrate your fur babies often in the summer. 2. There’s one doggie pit stop that I saw. 3. Pick up after your dog ( I would think this is common sense) . 5. Limit your leash to 6 ft. My dogs loved sniffing everything! Staff was very nice and seem to love dogs. You do take your dog through on some gift shops. So, please be careful. There are breakables that you may be liable so watch the tail wagging. There is little animal zoo your best friend is not allowed into right before Fairyland. One of my fur babies did not like the dark. Please let your dogs’ eyes adjust. Enjoy Rock City!

  • Bonnie
    Jun 12, 2024
    Our dog loved it!

    This was my 3rd time visiting, but the first time I brought my dog. He absolutely loved it! There are a lot of places for your pup to explore and they even allow dogs to exit thru the gift shop and do a little shopping. The only thing I wish they had were some doggy water stations. Make sure to bring some bottled water and a bowl. I highly recommend. :)

  • KIMBERLY A
    Apr 10, 2024
    Very Pet Friendly

    Went for night event. Dogs enjoyed. We loved the trails.

  • Erin
    Apr 9, 2024
    Rock City is lots of rocks!

    Not fat-friendly!
    Rock City is lots of rocks! There are many steps both up and down, walking along high cliffs (safely, of course), and lots of places where you have to squeeze through to progress on to the next area. So, if you are not physically able to do lots of steps, are afraid of heights, and/or are a big boy or girl (like me!), I wouldn't recommend this attraction.
    Otherwise, it has its good parts. There are cute gnomes and a "cave" full of old figures from nursery rhymes. I really didn't see too many plants that were anything to write home about. Our dogs did get tired of the steps though and began to act disinterested in the whole thing.

  • Hollie
    Apr 1, 2024
    Amazing Views

    Our pup absolutely loved it here! The only thing he hated was the swing bridge but they have a solid one next to it so he was able to cross on it. Plenty of places to sit down along the trails so pups can have water breaks and rest breaks.

  • Ellen
    Feb 14, 2024
    CHRISTMAS EVE DAYTIME VISIT

    One doesn't think of December as being a warm time of year to walk around a mountain. But it most certainly was for our trip. It was a fascinating walk through rocks and boulder formations, through winding trails and tunnels. And my dog loved it!! Although it was a pretty long walk, there were many places to sit comfortably and rest if needed. And I never felt unsafe from the heights for me or my dog, as there was safety measures everywhere needed. I recommend this highly. At Christmas, they also have an evening walk through lights that we did not go.

  • Karla
    Feb 4, 2024
    Favorite place

    This is my favorite place to go the views are beautiful and it’s not strenuous to hike up to. Dogs are allowed in the patio to the restaurant, in the gift shops at the top and through the whole trail to make it to the top.

  • Jessica
    Feb 2, 2024
    Best dog friendly attraction

    I think this is my favorite dog friendly attraction anywhere. The grounds are so pretty and peaceful. It’s a great walk for a nice day and so many spectacular views. You get to see seven states from the top. My dog also enjoyed the walk and we were all thoroughly impressed and just the right amount of tired when we left. Definitely add this to your Chattanooga list!

  • Wendy
    May 2, 2023
    Great place to visit with dogs

    We travel the United States in our RV and visit many different places. This place is so dog-friendly and beautiful! we highly recommend it.

  • Kristina
    Apr 5, 2023
    Had a great time

    I couldn't believe how dog friendly this place was. We had a wonderful time exploring.

  • Cassandra
    Mar 28, 2023
    Absolutely Worth It

    Went with the family which includes our Rottweiler Nova. Such a beautiful place. There is an ADA trail for those with limited mobility. We took the traditional trail first. There is a lot of steps and uneven walking paths, and an area called “Fat Man’s Squeeze” and yea it was a little squeeze as we are on the larger side. But it looks a bit smaller than what it actually is. The fairyland caverns are worth it, but again it is very dark, wet, with uneven terrain and steps. We went a little slower and used our flashlights on our phone when needed to help see. This landed us back at the beginning of the trail and then used the ADA trail to make it to the top. The view from the top makes the price of the ticket 100% worth it. However, right after I took the picture of the “Seven States” Nova decided she needed to jump up in the sign and have a near death experience. Scared me to death. So after some tears, cocktails and snacks on the wooden rocking chairs looking at the beautiful view, we made our way back to the entrance. I would definitely go again, and this time make sure Nova can’t get to close to the edge!

  • Cindy
    Jan 11, 2023
    It was great

    Love that we could take Vada with us. Only complaint, they need to mark designated potty areas.

  • Kirstin
    Sep 15, 2022
    Great beautiful experience

    Well worth the money and a very nice experience with the dog! very pet friendly and accommodating. easy for any age of dog

  • David
    Aug 26, 2022
    Great views and great fun with the pup!

    This was an awesome place to bring your pup for a nice walk around the gardens. exceptional views and very dog friendly environment.

  • Aletha
    Jun 12, 2022
    Great place to visit!!

    We love Rock City so much! That’s why we are annual pass holders! Pretty location, great food at Cafe 7, beautiful views, awesome special events and wonderful staff!! Tasia loves her visits to Rock City!

  • Greg
    Jun 2, 2022
    Doggy Fairyland

    Our two dogs were treated like rock stars by both the staff and guests as we walked the awesome trails at Rock City. The shaded "cave" areas brought a lot of cool air for our doggos & they loved being with Mom & Dad on this adventure....highly recommended dog family must see attraction!

  • Brenda
    Dec 19, 2021
    HIGHLY RECOMMEND

    So glad we came. Guinness is 13 and 75 lbs. and he did great Al the way. December was cold up too so dress warmly but there’s a great dog friendly cafe at the top and fire pits to warm you. totally worth the 1.5 hour drive for this day trip. LOVED IT !!

  • M
    Nov 25, 2021
    All around perfect (go early)!

    It’s a little pricey, but worth it to be able to socialize my dog to new people/ experiences. She was afraid of the rope bridge and the ledge by the (loudish) waterfall, so I held her through those (but you can skip then both if you prefer). The restaurant apparently even has a dog menu, but they were closed. I saw a couple stations with dog bags. It is cold during winters and hot during summers. I highly recommend getting tickets and being there the minute they open; Rock City gets crowded with tourists fast. A crowd + dog would have been miserable for me, but at 830am on a Saturday, we had the perfect mix of solitude and the occasional stranger. I plan to return many times.

  • @losflatlanders
    Aug 1, 2021
    Luna loved it!!!

    Luna had a fantastic time at Rock City. She enjoyed the walk and had no troubles going up and down the stairs. It was a great first experience with her in a pet friendly attraction!

  • Alice
    May 12, 2021
    Great day!

    very dog friendly -the dogs had a blast! cool place -we will do it again.

  • Makayla
    May 4, 2021
    Great views and experience

    Rick City, Lookout Mountain, is very dog friendly. I saw several other dogs and their owners. I have small little 6 pound pup who had no problem getting around, even up and down the stairs. I did pick her up when we went through the tight corridors, as she was not a fan of that area. I loved the entire experience and so grateful I got to take our dog.

  • Rebecca
    May 4, 2021
    Great dog friendly activity

    All of the trails are extremely pet friendly (just be aware that you cannot bring a dog stroller on the more extreme trails but my little dogs handled the steps fine). There were multiple dogs when we brought our two small tzus, and everyone got along great. Every employee we passed loved petting our pups. They even got their pictures taken for the company instagram! Cafe 7 has a dedicated pet area with a gorgeous view. Definitely recommend!

  • Melissa
    Feb 12, 2021
    Awesome Views. Very Dog Welcoming

    a must if you are physically able to walk the paths and stairs some narrow passages, but we are on the bigger side and was able to go all through it. be sure and plan on spending 2-3 hours. gorgeous views. the waterfall is spectacular. a must do.

  • Erik
    Nov 8, 2020
    Perfect Experience Here With The pup

    What a great experience at Rock City with our pup, Hershey! It was great! Staff were very welcoming. The views and rock features, amazing. Highly recommend with your pup! Tip: try to make sure he or she has done his or her business before entering the park.

  • Cathy
    Nov 6, 2020
    Following Mako

    Great place to take your fur baby

  • @advbeagles
    Sep 21, 2020
    Super dog friendly venue!

    Great place to bring your furkids!

  • Rachel
    Jul 24, 2020
    Something Different!

    We went to rock city on a Wednesday and was quit crowded. A little difficult to navigate with a dog and not a lot of room the roam around. We like more traditional hikes better but it was a fun experience.

  • Mandy
    Jun 29, 2020
    So Cool You Can Bring Your Dog!

    It was nice that one of the big tourist attractions allows dogs. They are limiting the number of people, so it wasn’t over crowded, but I can see where if it was more crowded some dogs may be overwhelmed. The employees were all super friendly to our pup. One of us was waiting outside a gift shop and the lady said to bring him on in. She said they used to get so many dogs but now they don’t for some reason.

  • Amanda
    Jul 21, 2019
    Good In Theory...

    We visited on a rainy Saturday, which was the best place because it’s the only paved trail in the area (no mud). However, there were SO many people. With the amount of people and how skinny the walkways are, our dog got very overwhelmed and scared very quickly. Not the most accommodating for dogs. Also not many places for our dog to do his business.

  • Misty
    Jul 20, 2019
    King of the mountain!

    Super pet friendly! The staff all were friendly and offered water for my dog! He enjoyed the views and navigating through the narrow passages. The swinging bridge was fun too!

  • Anne
    Jun 19, 2019
    Fun experience for us and our dog

    Our dog really seemed yo enjoy the cool, shady environment, gardens and moist pathways. It was not very crowded today and she is a medium sized dog, so we did not feel awkward in some of the narrow passages. She was frightened on the swinging bridge, but quickly adapted and dealt with it. It was so cute when she stood up to see what was over a wall or to look at a display!

  • Johnny
    More than a year ago
    Not as good as I had hoped

    So perhaps our disappointment was due to the fact that it was one of the first warm days of the year, or perhaps it's not as dog friendly as promised. We have a 70 lb. lab-mix, and she was not having any of the narrow walkways leading up to the overlook. The walkways were incredibly crowded, which made walking with a larger dog near impossible. We took the trek down to Rock City thinking it was going to be more of a Clingmans Dome-esque experience, but it was much more tourist-oriented. Our dog is used to challenging, rocky hikes, so if your goal is to go for a scenic hike, perhaps this is not the best place-- at least not on the busy days!

  • Debbie
    More than a year ago
    enjoy

    Our dog enjoyed the exercise walking around this attraction. Very dog friendly. Highly recommend.

  • Shannon & Piper
    More than a year ago
    Beautiful Views!!!

    Amazing views that you and your furry friend can enjoy together!

  • Margo
    More than a year ago
    Good for Small or Medium Dogs

    I have a 55 lb lab mix. She was welcomed into Rock City and everyone loved on her. My only word of caution is that there are some narrow walkways and paths you walk and so bigger dogs might have more trouble. Also, there's not a lot of areas for dogs to potty, so make sure they go before entering the park. It stays pretty shaded so overheating wasn't an issue.

  • Santia
    More than a year ago
    Ashen and Neena's visit from Florida

    Excellent location. Everyone was wonderful to my babies. Neena even go got a kiss from a cute little boy. Some passages are a little challenging and you might need to carry your pet. I also recommend that you pick up your pet when you're at he observation decks... very hot rocks.

  • Lance
    More than a year ago
    Worth the trip

    During the road trip, drove up the winding roads to Rock City. Hesitated (because of the entrance fee), but checked it out... Pros: Fantastic view! Dog friendly (except a few of the indoor spots)... Cons: Some spots with steep stairs. (I carried my 14-yr old dog down a few).. All in all, definitely worth the visit.. A wonderful place to spend a couple of hours... PS: concessions were minimal, so we waited.... Then, my dog and I had a pleasant outdoor lunch at a place called Purple Daisy (at the bottom of the road)

  • Steve
    More than a year ago
    Rock City

    Had a great visit. Staff was very friendly and park welcomed our Maggie. Had a treat waiting at the ticket booth.

  • Veronica
    More than a year ago
    Fun in the fall

    Very dog friendly.
    They have all sorts of fun activities in the fall - around Halloween season. I took my dog with me to explore the Corn Maze. They also have a "dog maze" a mini maze for dogs. Lots of fun.

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