Dog Friendly Activities in Ghent, KY

There are 4 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of Ghent. 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 Ghent.

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

Union, KY

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site Once the home of huge mammoths drawn to the area by salt lick deposited around sulphur springs, Big Bone Lick State Historic Site in Union, KY, now welcomes smaller, furry things to explore on the pet-friendly trails. The Discovery Trail is a great way to get around the park, including a boardwalk, dioramas, and skeletal remains. The trail will lead you through grassland, wetland, and savanna and take you back through time to a place where great beasts once roamed. The area is now also inhabited by bison that can be seen all year round. Dog owners are reminded to keep their pets on a leash under six feet to protect the wildlife in the area and to preserve the park, always clean up after your pooch. For people who want to stay a little longer, there's pet-friendly accommodations around the park too. See Details

Love's Travel Stop

Sparta, KY

Love's Travel Stop Love's Travel Stop in Sparta, KY, 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

General Butler State Resort Park

Carrollton, KY

General Butler State Resort Park Check out the pet-friendly General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, KY. Leashed dogs are welcome at this recreation area, which features hiking and biking trails, fishing opportunities, picnic shelters, campsites, boat access and more. Pets are only permitted in designated areas, and an additional fee is required when camping with Fido. Please note dogs must be leashed at all times and are not allowed on any park trails that share land with State Nature Preserves or are in protected archaeological areas. See Details

Rabbit Hash General Store

Rabbit Hash, KY

Rabbit Hash General Store Dogs are welcome at Rabbit Hash General Store which has been a working general store since 1831. Located in historic Rabbit Hash, this pet-friendly store sells knick-knacks, antiques, snacks, beer, shirts, books, and Rabbit Hash related items. See Details