Dog-Friendly Activities in Henryville, IN

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.

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.

Located in southern Indiana, the dog-friendly Charlestown State Park boasts stunning vistas of the Fourteenmile Creek valley and the Ohio River, featuring rugged hills and deep ravines. Hikers can explore Devonian fossil outcrops and karst sinkhole topography while observing 72 species of birds, including bluebirds, black vultures, and occasional bald eagles. The park offers eight hiking trails, picnic areas with shelters, fishing lakes, a children's playground, and a campground. Please remember to keep your pet on a 6-foot leash and clean up after them.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Garvin Brown Nature Preserve, a 46-acre pet-friendly preserve in Prospect, KY. Explore this scenic area which lies next to the Ohio River on the boarder of Indiana and Kentucky.

Well mannered dogs are welcome inside the pet-friendly Clarksville, IN, location of Bass Pro Shops. This store has everything you need for your next outdoor adventure with Fido. Shop the aisles for seasonal apparel, fishing & hunting gear, boating equipment, camping supplies, outdoor accessories and much more.

Silver Creek Township Park is a pet-friendly community park in Sellersburg, IN. Take Fido on stroll along the tree-lined path or pay a visit to Sellersburg Dog Park situated at the east end of the park.

Bring your dog to the NuLu Taproom of West Sixth Brewing's open-air courtyard patio while you drink craft beer. Food is available next door from Emmy Squared.

Gallant Fox Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly brewery located in the Clifton neighborhood of Louisville, KY. Bring your dog inside to sample the locally-made craft beers or scratch bourbons. They also serve snacks like hot dogs, popcorn and jerky.

Hike the dog-friendly trail through Rose Island Abandoned Theme Park, located within Charlestown State Park in Charlestown, IN. Visitors can explore the ruins of the park on Trail #7. Helpful signs identify the remains.

Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville, IN is dog friendly. Visit fossil beds dating from the Devonian period, walk the trails, visit the gardens surrounding the Interpretive Center, and enjoy a picnic surrounded by nature in the company of Fido. Dogs are permitted throughout the park and in the camping areas. Your pup must be on a six-foot leash at all times in the park.

Furry friends are invited to visit Atrium Brewing in Prospect, KY. This local hangout in the Norton Commons area offers pet-friendly seating both outside on the sidewalk patio and inside the taproom. Their menu features draft options from amber lagers like Velcro Sneakers to fruited sours like Berry Berry Boy. Ensure Fido is leashed during your visit.

Evergreen Liquors is a pet-friendly liquor store in Louisville, KY. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners inside to browse through a selection of beer, wine, liquor and premium cigars, perfect for every occasion. They also have a bar inside where owners and their pups can unwind while sipping on a drink.

Fido will love the off-leash playtime at Champions Dog Run in Champions Park. This 3.6-acre dog park features separate areas for small dog use and all dog use along with water for humans and canines alike. An official Louisville Dog Run Association Dog Park Permit is required to use this dog park.

Mahonia is a dog-friendly gift and home decor store in Louisville, KY. Well-behaved, leashed dogs may join you to shop for floral design, terrariums, home decor, gifts, plants, pottery and more.

Mickey's is a dog-friendly used bookstore and coffeehouse in New Albany, IN. Your leashed, friendly dog is welcome to join you inside the bookstore to shop for gently-used books and enjoy a coffee.

Let your pup enjoy an off-leash romp at Sawyer Dog Park, located at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park in Louisville, KY. Sawyer Dog Park offers six acres of grassy space, divided into separate areas for small and large dogs. The park also offers two gazebos, shaded areas and water for dogs. An official Louisville Dog Run Dog Park Permit is required to use the dog park.

Rural King is a retail chain with a dog-friendly location in Jeffersonville, IN. Leashed pets are permitted inside to join you when shopping their selection of farming supplies, home goods, pet products and hunting gear.

Bring your leashed pup for some exercise and fresh air at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park, a dog-friendly recreation area in Louisville, KY. Enjoy a walk with Fido on their 1-mile fitness trail or explore the 1.25-mile Goose Creek Trail, a loop that runs through grassy meadows and forested woodlands. Park amenities also include picnic areas and Sawyer Dog Park, where canines can play off leash. Membership to the Louisville Dog Run Association is required to enter Sawyer Dog Park (www.louisvilledogs.com).

Leashed dogs are welcome inside and outside at Apocalypse Brew Works, a pet-friendly brewery in Louisville, KY. Visit the taproom, known as "The Fallout Shelter" and try a variety of their small-batch, fresh craft beer. Food trucks frequent the location during warm weather.

Knobstone Trail is located at Jackson-Washington State Forest in Borden, IN. Leashed dogs experienced in hiking are welcome on this pet-friendly trail which is considered highly challenging and more than 40 miles in total length. The area is also ideal for backpacking, birding and camping.