Dog Friendly Activities in Ararat, VA

There are 17 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of Ararat. 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 Ararat.

Hanging Rock State Park

Danbury, NC

Hanging Rock State Park Located in Danbury, NC, Hanging Rock State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area boasting beautiful walking trails for you and Fido. While leashed pets are allowed in the park and at campsites, they are prohibited from the swim beach, inside buildings or in vacation cabins. Enjoy sweeping views at the summit, or let your dog cool off in one of the many waterfalls. See Details

Pilot Mountain State Park

Pinnacle, NC

Pilot Mountain State Park Pilot Mountain State Park in Pinnacle, NC, offers visitors nearly 15 pet-friendly hiking trails ranging from easy to strenuous in difficulty. Picnicking, canoeing, and horseback riding are also allowed in this recreation area with leashed pups. See Details

Nelson Acres

Pilot Mountain, NC

Nelson Acres Leashed dogs are welcome in the pet-friendly Nelson Acres recreation area in Pilot Mountain, NC. Visitors can enjoy a walking trail that spans just over three miles through the woods of this park or a cut-through path if looking for a shorter stroll. There are also five camping sites and a few picnic tables along the way. See Details

Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve

Willis, VA

Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve, located in Willis, VA, is dog friendly, as long as Fido is wearing a leash. The summit of Buffalo Mountain offers 360-degree views of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains and also hosts many rare plants and animals. The hike to the top is only around a mile, so most levels of hiker should be able to enjoy the views with their leashed pups. To the north, you can see Sharp Top and Flat Top at the Peaks of Otter, and to the south, you can see Pilot Mountain in North Carolina. See Details

Ararat River Greenway

Mount Airy, NC

Ararat River Greenway Dogs are welcome to join their owners for a nice walk on Ararat River Greenway in Mount Airy, NC. The greenway begins at Riverside Park, runs beside the Ararat River, and continues to Tharrington Elementary School. This pet-friendly trail spans just over two miles in length and is mainly paved. See Details

Rotary Pup Dog Park

Mount Airy, NC

Rotary Pup Dog Park Rotary Pup Dog Park is an off-leash recreation area in Mount Airy, NC. The park is adjacent to the Emily B. Taylor Greenway, directly behind Lowes Food. Bring your dog along to play and socialize with other pups within the safe confines of a fenced space. See Details

Chateau Morrisette Winery

Floyd, VA

Chateau Morrisette Winery Visit the dog-friendly Chateau Morrisette Winery in Floyd, VA. Your leashed pup is more than welcome to join you at their winery courtyard, patio or gazebos while you enjoy their delicious wine flights. In addition to locally curated wine, they also sell lots of cute dog-related gifts to take away with you. See Details

Dan River Company

Danbury, NC

Dan River Company The pet-friendly Dan River Company provides professional rental and shuttle services on the Dan River. This outfitter is located in the foothills of the Sauratown Mountain Range and adjacent to Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury, NC. Fido is welcome to join you in one of their canoes or kayaks, or you are welcome to bring your own boats. See Details

Round Peak Vineyards

Mount Airy, NC

Round Peak Vineyards Round Peak Vineyards in Mount Airy, NC, is dog friendly! Leashed pups are welcome anywhere on the property, including the patio with long-range views of the mountains and vineyard. A small, fenced-in, off-leash area is also available for pets to stretch their legs. Their hours vary seasonally, so wine-lovers should check the website or call ahead before planning their outing. See Details

Riverside Park

Mount Airy, NC

Riverside Park Riverside Park is an open green space in Mount Airy, NC, that welcomes leashed dogs to enjoy the pet-friendly trails and picnic areas adjacent to Ararat River. To preserve the cleanliness of the area, make sure you clean up any mess your pup leaves behind. See Details

Jomeokee and Sassafras Trails

Pinnacle, NC

Jomeokee and Sassafras Trails Jomeokee and Sassafras Trail is a moderately easy, 1.5-mile hike in Pilot Mountain State Park that will take about 80 minutes to complete with Fido. These two dog-friendly trails offer great vantage points of Pinnacle, NC's 200-foot lone rock mountain. The Jomeokee circles the entire base of the mountain, while the Sassafras lets you get a look from a distance. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. See Details

Villa Appalaccia Winery

Floyd, VA

Villa Appalaccia Winery The pet-friendly Villa Appalaccia Winery produces Italian-Inspired wine that is grown and harvested in Floyd, VA. Enjoy a piece of Tuscany with your leashed canine friend in the Blue Ridge Mountains! Along with unique wines, they offer cheese plates with bread, fruit, olives and local cheeses. See Details

Lower Cascades Trail

Walnut Cove, NC

Lower Cascades Trail Lower Cascades Trail in Hanging Rock State Park, Walnut Cove, NC, offers a short, .4 mile, dog-friendly hike that leads to a beautiful waterfall. The trail is made up of gravel, dirt, and rock that leads to the edge of gorge before descending steep wooden and stone stairs to the base of the waterfall. See Details

Love's Travel Stop

Lambsburg, VA

Love's Travel Stop Love's Travel Stop in Lambsburg, VA, is a dog-friendly gas station and rest area. Across America, you'll find Love's Travel Stops that offer facilities for traveling canines. This location has a fully-fenced dog park with a convenient waste station. See Details

Mayberry Antique Mall

Mount Airy, NC

Mayberry Antique Mall As you and Fido stroll through downtown Mount Airy, NC, keep an eye out for paw print stickers on the doors of small businesses, indicating pet-friendly shops! You and Fido will want to stop by Mayberry Antique Mall and check out all of the unique goodies inside. Dogs must be on a leash or carried while in the store. See Details

Hidden Vineyard

Dobson, NC

Hidden Vineyard Hidden Vineyard is a dog-friendly winery in Dobson, NC, where Fido can join you for a glass of wine. Pets may sit both inside the tasting room and outside on the patio with their owners. Treat yourself to a variety of their wine, including chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, pinot gris, merlot and more. See Details

Haze Gray Vineyards

Dobson, NC

Haze Gray Vineyards Haze Grey Vineyards is a small family-owned winery and tasting room in Dobson, NC. They have ample outdoor pet-friendly seating for you and Fido! Come by and check out their selection of housemade wines, all of which are bottled on the property and are made with grapes grown on the property. See Details