Dog Friendly Activities in Carterville, IL

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

Pet Friendly Giant City State Park
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
Pet Friendly Ferne Clyffe State Park
Ferne Clyffe State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Ferne Clyffe State Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Goreville, IL. The 18 trails in the park wind around picturesque wooded area, streams and ponds. The park is also popular for fishing, picnicking and rock climbing. See Details
North Marcum Beach Leashed dogs are welcome at North Marcum Beach, a pet-friendly, boat-in public swimming area on Rend Lake in Whittington, IL. This sandy beach features a shower house and picnic spaces and is a very popular spot in the warm months. 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
Love's Travel Stop Love's Travel Stop in Marion, IL, 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
Mandala Gardens Leashed pups can join their humans at Mandala Gardens, a pet-friendly park in Marion, IL. This seven-acre natural area features gardens, a labyrinth, stone sculptures, quiet paths and secluded sitting spots. Please be sure to clean up after Fido. See Details
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
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
Stone Mountain Park Leashed dogs may join their owners at the pet-friendly Stone Mountain Park in Stone Mountain, GA. Dogs are prohibited from the Memorial Lawn, the Walk Up Trail and special event areas. This 3,200-acre park features miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, a lake for fishing and kayaking, and much more. See Details
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
Herrin Memorial Park Dog Park Fido can enjoy time off-leash at Herrin Memorial Park Dog Park located within the pet-friendly city park in Herrin, IL. The fenced dog park has a separate section for small dogs, mature trees that provide shade and waste stations. Please bring water for your pup and remember they must be leashed outside of the dog park. 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
Tunnel Hill State Trail The Tunnel Hill State 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 Ozark! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Tunnel Hill State 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
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
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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