Dog-Friendly Activities in Jackson, AL

Here are the dog-friendly activities closest to Jackson. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners.

Crab Island Cruises

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Crab Island Cruises Head out to Crab Island for a day of fun in the sand and surf with your furry best friend aboard a dog-friendly pontoon rental from Crab Island Cruises in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Well-behaved dogs on all their cruises! What makes Crab Island Cruises unique is the fact that a driver is included in your boat rental, meaning that you can focus on having fun while someone else does the driving. Crab Island Cruises provides nearly everything you need for an unforgettable day including: boat and captain, PFDs, fuel, beach towels, float and water toys, bottled water, a case of your favorite beverage, plates, napkins, utensils, cooler with ice, beach towels, a photo book of your excursion, and more. See Details

Biloxi Shrimping Trip

Biloxi, MS

Biloxi Shrimping Trip Bring Fido on Biloxi Shrimping Trip in Biloxi, MS, and learn all about the shrimping industry on their dog-friendly, 60-minute tour. The staff is made up of a crew of dog lovers with an excellent knowledge of the Gulf Coast and the surrounding waterways. The waters are calm, and you might even spot a few dolphins along the way. See Details

Fort Gaines

Dauphin Island, AL

Fort Gaines Dogs are welcome to join their owners at the pet-friendly Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island, AL. The famous phrase, “Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead," was first shouted by Admiral Farragut during the Battle of Mobile Bay at this very spot. The fort has original cannons, a blacksmith shop, kitchens, a museum, gift shop, and tunnels. Leashed dogs are welcome, with the request that you clean up after them. See Details

Dauphin Island Beach

Dauphin Island, AL

Dauphin Island Beach Dauphin Island Beach in Alabama offers dog-friendly beach areas where Fido is welcome year round. The Town of Dauphin Island has an island-wide leash law in place which requires dogs to be properly restrained at all times. Please be sure and clean up after your pets. Note that dogs aren't allowed at the West End Beach Park on the Island's extreme west end. See Details

Nancy Weidenhamer Dog Park

Destin, FL

Nancy Weidenhamer Dog Park Nancy Weidenhamer Dog Park, located in Destin, FL, is a dog-friendly, 1.5-acre, secure area for Fido to play. Originally known as Destin Dog Park, it was renamed Nancy Weidenhamer Dog Park in 2017 to honor the memory of its founder. Fido is welcome to run off leash at this popular neighborhood gathering spot. There is a separate area for small dogs to play. All dogs must be secured on a leash when entering and leaving the dog park. Benches and water stations are available. See Details

Fort Morgan State Historic Site

Gulf Shores, AL

Fort Morgan State Historic Site Fort Morgan State Historic Site in Gulf Shores, AL invites leashed dogs to tour the fort. The admission fee includes access to the dog beach (bayside only). There are unpaved hiking trails on the property that Fido can explore with you, and he's also allowed to join you inside the museum and gift shop. Please note dogs must be leashed at all times, and are not permitted on the gulf side of the beach or point due to it being an endangered species habitat. See Details

Back Bay Sailing Adventures

Orange Beach, AL

Back Bay Sailing Adventures Back Bay Sailing Adventures offers dog-friendly sailing cruises in Orange Beach, AL. Bring Fido out on a private 2-hour day or sunset sailing tour. Life jackets are required for all dogs. See Details

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

Mobile, AL

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, AL, has a pet-friendly, outdoor memorial area for you to visit with your dog. This amazing retired battleship is home to a statue that commemorates the dogs who have helped the armed forces over the years. If you'd like to tour the ship, they offer outdoor kennels for Fido. The park is open daily and there is an admission fee. See Details

Audubon Bird Sanctuary

Dauphin Island, AL

Audubon Bird Sanctuary Walk the dog-friendly trails with Fido at Audubon Bird Sanctuary in Dauphin Island, AL. The Sanctuary consists of 137 acres with three miles of trails among the maritime forest, marshes, and dunes, a lake, a swamp, and a beach. It is located at the Eastern end of Dauphin Island, a 14 mile-long barrier island situated off the Alabama Gulf Coast. See Details

Jolly Sailing & Dolphin Cruise

Pensacola Beach, FL

Jolly Sailing & Dolphin Cruise Jolly Sailing & Dolphin Cruises welcomes your furry companions for unforgettable adventures along Pensacola Beach, FL. Embark on pet-friendly private cruises with Fido, offering a selection of exciting excursions such as dolphin watching and sunset trips. Their boats are equipped with shade, comfortable seating and restroom facilities for your convenience. Say goodbye to crowded beach spots; instead, choose a private island excursion with plenty of room for your four-legged friends to roam and discover. Please be aware that our public cruises do not accommodate dogs. See Details

Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park

Pensacola, FL

Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park Dogs are welcome at Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park in Pensacola, FL. The park stretches 4,000 acres and is home to several rare and endangered plants. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the Tarkiln Bayou Trail, meandering through prairie, cypress, and titi forests, and leading to a scenic view. The area offers numerous benches and picnic tables around the park and along the trails to enjoy a spot of lunch with your pup. See Details

Pirates Cove

Elberta, AL

Pirates Cove Pirates Cove is a themed dog-friendly attraction on the waterfront in Elberta, AL. Allow Fido to swim, accompany you on a boat or simply hang out on the beach. Quench your thirst with a cold drink from the bar or order fast food favorites such as burgers, fries and onion rings. See Details

Gulf State Park

Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf State Park Gulf State Park is a dog-friendly park in Gulf Shores, AL, featuring 25 miles of paved trails for walking or biking. Rent a bike from the camp store. Dogs are welcome in most areas of the park as long as the dog is on a leash. Bike and horseback riding trails may not allow dogs for safety reasons. Dogs are not allowed in stores, food service areas, bathhouse, pool or swimming areas. Dogs can not be left unattended and will be confiscated if left in a hot car more than 30 minutes. See Details

Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park

Niceville, FL

Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, a former WWII gunnery and bombing practice range, is a dog-friendly natural area in Niceville, FL. Longleaf pines, some of which are over 300 years old, surround a number of the trails in the area, including the Red Cedar Trail that is lined with stunning red cedars; the Sand Pine Trail that follows the Eastern Shore of Puddin Head Stream; and the Rocky Bayou Trail that runs along the shoreline of the Bayou. See Details

Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Cruises & Pontoon Boat Rentals

Pensacola Beach, FL

Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Cruises & Pontoon Boat Rentals Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Cruises & Pontoon Boat Rentals is a pet-friendly boat rental company in Pensacola Beach, FL. Fido is welcome aboard any privately chartered pontoon and tritoon rentals. Dog owners are reminded to bring water for their four-legged friends and to clean up after their pets. A life jacket for your pet is strongly recommended. See Details

Fort Morgan Historic Site Bayside Beach

Gulf Shores, AL

Fort Morgan Historic Site Bayside Beach The bayside area of beach of Fort Morgan Historic Site in Gulf Shores, AL is dog friendly. Dogs should be leashed at all times and owners must clean up any waste. The Mobile bayside beach from the old Fort Morgan Pier all the way to the Old Fisherman's Wharf is the only beach that allows dogs. Beyond the Old Fisherman's Wharf is a Federal Wildlife area so dogs are not permitted beyond that point. The beach is located just past the ferry to Dauphin Island and before the entrance to the fort. See Details

Ocean Springs Beach

Ocean Springs, MS

Ocean Springs Beach Ocean Springs Beach is a pet-friendly destination in Mississippi. Your furry friend is welcome to join you to relax or play in the water. Please note Fido must remain on a leash during your visit. See Details

Arcadia Mill

Milton, FL

Arcadia Mill Arcadia Mill in Milton, FL is pet friendly. Fido is welcome to join you for a walk on a variety of great easy trails and the boardwalk. There are lots of trees, which provide shade on sunny days. See Details

The Wharf

Orange Beach, AL

The Wharf You and Fido can enjoy a day out and about at The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL. This dog-friendly shopping center features a variety of stores and restaurants. There is a pet relief area located behind the parking garages by Green Turtle and Blue Heron. Please note that each business has its own pet policy, so ask before bringing Fido inside. See Details

Big Beach Brewing

Gulf Shores, AL

Big Beach Brewing Big Beach Brewing in Gulf Shores, AL, invite you and Fido to their dog-friendly outdoor patio. Enjoy a glass of Hundred Days IPA, Rod's Reel Cream Ale or Dixie's Heart Irish Red Ale. Big Beach Brewing have live music at weekends and also host local food trucks. See Details