Dog Friendly Activities in Austin, IN

There are 25 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of Austin. 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 Austin.

Pet Friendly Muscatatuck Park
Muscatatuck Park Leashed pets are welcome to hike along dog-friendly trails within Muscatatuck Park in North Vernon, IN. This spacious forested park offers river access and features hiking trails, a campground and picnic areas. See Details
Pet Friendly Hardy Lake State Park
Hardy Lake State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Hardy Lake State Park in Scottsburg, IN, where the water stays level all year round. This pet-friendly park is popular among recreational boat users and anglers alike. Fido will love the five trails that weave through a variety of different forests, around bluffs, and adjacent to the water's edge. Intrepid canine explorers may dig up some fossils in one of the many caves around the lake. See Details
TA Travel Center Conveniently located on I-65 in Seymour, IN is pet-friendly gas station TA Travel Center. Fido can be walked on the grass which surrounds the parking area. Inside the TA Travel Center travelers will find food, gifts and grab-and-go items. See Details
Orscheln Farm & Home Orscheln Farm & Home is a dog-friendly supply store with a location in North Vernon, IN. Your leashed pup is welcome to shop the aisles with you for pet supplies, work apparel, tools, farm equipment, lawn care and more. See Details
Deam Lake State Recreation Area Leashed dogs are welcome at Deam Lake State Recreation Area. Deam Lake offers recreational activities such as fishing, boating, swimming, camping, picnicking, and hiking in designated areas. The 194-acre lake was constructed in 1965 and was named in honor of Charles Deam, Indiana's first state forester. Deam is best known for his book, Trees of Indiana, a comprehensive study of trees throughout the state. He was also instrumental in setting aside land for what is now the Department of Natural Resources. See Details
Nine Penny Branch State Nature Preserve Nine Penny Branch State Nature Preserve offers a 1-mile, dog-friendly walking trail in Charlestown, IN. A historic stagecoach route runs along the stream corridor. Visitors should note that there is currently no bridge across the shallow stream, so during spring or after heavy rains one may need waterproof boots to cross. See Details
AutoZone Auto Parts AutoZone Auto Parts in North Vernon is pet-friendly. The largest retailer of automotive parts and accessories offers everything you need to refresh your car, including tires, batteries, and more. Leashed dogs are welcome inside the store, as long as they are well-behaved. AutoZone Auto Parts is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30am to 9:00pm and Sunday from 8:00am to 8:00pm. See Details
Love's Travel Stop Love's Travel Stop is a dog-friendly gas station and rest stop in Memphis, IN. This location features a dog park, restaurants, Wi-Fi, and laundry facility for travelers who need to rest with their pups. Fido is welcome to play in the dog park or in the grassy areas away from the main road. See Details
Starve-Hollow State Recreation Area Leashed dogs are allowed at Starve-Hollow State Recreation Area which encompasses approximately 280 acres offering some of the best camping in southern Indiana. Carved out of 18,000-acre Jackson-Washington State Forest, it provides fishing and boat rental on 145-acre Starve Hollow Lake, swimming on the large sandy beach, or hiking and mountain biking on nearby trails is available. See Details
Clark State Forest Clark State Forest in Henryville, IN, features dog-friendly hiking trails throughout its 24,000 acres. It's also home to two nature preserves: White Oak and Chestnut Oak/Virginia Pine. Please keep Fido on a leash. See Details
Chelsea Flatwoods Nature Preserve Chelsea Flatwoods Nature Preserve is a dog-friendly area to take Fido for walk in Hanover, IN. There is no established trail here and the forest is extensive, so a compass is recommended. You'll find rare plants and flowers in these beautiful wetlands. The springtime is the wettest time of year. See Details
Wells Woods Nature Preserve Wells Woods Nature Preserve is a dog-friendly area in Commiskey, IN. While there isn't an established trail here, Fido is welcome to walk around the preserve with you as long as he's leashed. Park along the road. See Details
White Oak Nature Preserve White Oak Nature Preserve, located within Clark State Forest in Henryville, IN, features a dog-friendly trail through the preserve. A trail guide can be obtained at the Forest Office building at the entrance. See Details
Tractor Supply Co. Dogs are welcome inside Tractor Supply Co., a dog-friendly rural lifestyle retail chain with a location in Seymour, IN. Fido should be leashed while you browse the selection of pet supplies and toys, power tools, workwear and footwear, gardening and lawn supplies, fencing, livestock feed, sprinklers, irrigation equipment and accessories. See Details
Calli Nature Preserve Calli Nature Preserve offers a dog-friendly trail in North Vernon, IN. The two mile trail begins from the parking lot. There is a self-guided trail brochure available in the sign-in box at the trailhead. See Details
Guthrie Memorial Woods Nature Preserve Guthrie Memorial Woods Nature Preserve is a dog-friendly area in Dupont, IN. While there isn't an established trail here, Fido is welcome to walk around the preserve with you as long as he's leashed. Park along the road. See Details
Tribbett's Woods Nature Preserve Tribbett's Woods Nature Preserve is a dog-friendly area in Commiskey, IN. While there isn't an established trail here, Fido is welcome to walk around the preserve with you as long as he's leashed. Park along the road. See Details
Knobstone Glade Nature Preserve Knobstone Glade Nature Preserve offers dog-friendly hiking in Vallonia, IN. The preserve is located within Jackson-Washington State Forest. Please note that this trail has steep climbs. See Details
Chateau de Pique Winery & Brewery Chateau de Pique Winery & Brewery in Seymour, IN is pet friendly. Bring Fido with you while you enjoy wine, beer or a slushie outside on the open-air patio, which offers a charming atmosphere with a vineyard backdrop, shaded by trees and lit up by string lights in the evenings. See Details
Crosley Fish and Wildlife Area The pet-friendly Crosley Fish & Wildlife Area in North Vernon, IN, spans 4,288 acres of wooded rolling hills, ponds, and the Muscatatuck River, offering diverse recreational opportunities such as hiking, biking, fishing, foraging and hunting. An off-leash area is also available in Unit E for dogs in training - a map of the designated area is below for reference. See Details
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