Dog Friendly Activities in Jekyll Island, GA

There are 7 dog friendly activities in Jekyll Island. 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 Jekyll Island.

Pet Friendly Driftwood Beach
Driftwood Beach Driftwood Beach in Jekyll Island, GA is dog friendly. This sandy area is covered in beautiful pieces of driftwood, perfect for Fido to hide under when it's hot. Dogs must be on a leash, but they can still have fun wandering in the calm surf and on the golden sand. See Details
Pet Friendly Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours
Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours Dogs are welcome to join you for a private tour with Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours, to see one of Georgia's Golden Isles. You can experience a sunset tour and get up close and personal with dolphins and other sea life in their natural habitat. Sunset tours depart an hour before sunset and wind around the waterways of the Golden Isles. Make sure you contact them first to see if there's room on board for your pooch. See Details
North Loop Trail North Loop Trail is a pet-friendly pathway part of the Jekyll Island trail network. This paved trail is great for cycling, walking with your pooch and exploring one of the Golden Isles. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are well-behaved and cleaned up after. See Details
Jekyll Island Beach Jekyll Island Beach in Jekyll Island, GA, is pet friendly. Leashed pets are allowed year-round. Keep pets out of the dunes and the area between South Dunes Picnic Area and and 2,000 feet northeast of St. Andrews Picnic Area. Please clean up after your pets. See Details
Great Dunes Beach Park Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Great Dunes Beach Park on Jekyll Island, Georgia. Part of the Golden Isles string of small islands off the coast of the southern state, this stretch of beach on the island is a great place to take Fido for a nice stroll. They must remain on a leash for the duration of their visit and all mess should be cleaned up after them. See Details
Ocean View Trail Ocean View Trail is pet-friendly. Part of the Jekyll Island Trail System, this paved stretch starts outside the Jekyll Island Convention Center. Dogs are welcome to enjoy the view along the coast by your side, as long as they are leashed, well-behaved and cleaned up after. See Details
Jekyll Wheels Jekyll Wheels is pet-friendly. Cycle along 20 miles of paved bike paths, winding through forests, beaches, riverfront, and the historic district with your pooch by your side. They offer hourly, daily, and multi-day rentals. Rates start at $6. They are open every day of the week from 8am to 6pm. See Details
Fort King George Historic Site Fort King George Historic Site, the oldest remaining English fort in Georgia, is pet-friendly. They welcome your pooch into the park as long as they are on a leash under six feet. Unfortunately, Fido isn't allowed inside the historic buildings, the main attraction of the park, but they can join you on the nature trails around the area where you and your dog can get a real feel as to what life may have been like in the 18th century. The fee for adults attending the park is $7.50. Fort King George Historic Site is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. See Details
Fort Frederica National Monument Fort Frederica National Monument is pet-friendly. Once a thriving British town and fort founded in 1736 by General James Edward Oglethorpe, this pet-friendly structure was designed to defend the northern colonies against Spanish attack. Dogs must be leashed, well-behaved and cleaned up after. There are dog waste bag stations at the entrance to the historic area, and at the dinghy dock, plus water fountains for dogs and people on the breezeway porch of the visitor center. Fort Frederica National Monument is open every day of the week from 9am to 5pm. See Details
Saint Simons Island Beaches Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, dogs are prohibited on the beach from 9am-6pm except between Beach Access Points 1-6. During allowable times and in non-summer months, dogs may be unleashed on the beach as long as they remain under the immediate control of the handler. If on leash, the leash can be no greater than 10 feet long. Handlers must clean up after pets. See Details
Frederica Park Dog Park This spacious park has separate areas for large and small dogs. Each side has its own water bowl, shade, and benches for owners. In close proximity to a children's playground. See Details
Island Dog Island Dog is a pet-friendly boutique on St. Simons Island. A perfect place to kit your dog out with all the finest merchandise, this store sells jackets, leashes, costumes, and a variety of other products. Island Dog is open every day of the week from 9:30am to 6:00pm. See Details
Brunswick Landing Marina 18 grassed acres overlooking the river at the largest marina on the East Coast of Georgia. See Details
Crooked River State Park Located on southern tip of Georgia's Colonial Coast in St. Mary's, dog-friendly Crooked River State Park is the perfect spot for enjoying the intracoastal waterway and maritime forest. Campsites are surrounded by palmettos and Spanish moss-draped oaks, while cottages are set near the tidal river. A boat ramp is popular with anglers who often take to the water before sunrise. Just down the road is the ferry to famous Cumberland Island National Seashore known for secluded beaches and wild horses. The park's nature trail winds through forest and salt marsh, and hikers may see gopher tortoises, fiddler crabs, herons and other birds. Dogs are allowed on all trails, but must be kept on a 6-ft max leash. Dogs are not permitted in or around historic sites, lodges, group camps, or swimming areas. See Details
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Dogs on leashes under six feet are welcome at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation. This former rice plantation is home to nature trails and a section of Georgia's Colonial Coast Birding Trail where you can spot over 300 different species of bird. Fido is welcome to join you on both of these, but isn't permitted inside any of the historic buildings at the state park. The entrance fee for adults is $8. You can gain access to the park Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. See Details
North Glynn Dog Park The Glynn County Recreation Department maintains three dog parks which provide a safe space for dogs of all sizes to run and play off-leash. The North Glynn Dog Park is located in the North Glynn Recreation Complex, beside the softball fields. The park offers shaded seating, a shaded dog play area, separate play areas for big and small dogs, watering stations for dogs, and clean-up stations. See Details
Blue Streak Dog Park Blue Streak Dog Park is located inside Howard Coffin Park in Brunswick, GA. This large off-leash area offers Fido plenty of room to run and make new friends. Pets must be supervised in the park. See Details
Epworth Dog Park You can bring Fido to Epworth Dog Park in Saint Simons Island, Georgia. This spacious, fenced-in dog run is hugely popular among locals and visitors alike. The dog park is located within Epworth Park, a recreational area that is home to a Bocce ball court, Restroom facilities, picnic areas, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and the dog park. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pup makes and to keep Fido on a leash when they are outside of the fenced-in area. See Details
Petro Kingsland Has a Burger King, Subway, Starbucks, O'Deli's, Country Store and a Travel Store. This location has a dedicated area for pets that need some exercise or a rest break. Waste bags and trash receptacles are also available for easy cleanup. TA and Petro Travel Stores also carry a variety of pet care product. See Details
High Tide Carts Check out this locally-owned golf cart rental company offering pet-friendly carts for daily and weekly rentals. See Details
Georgia Coast Rail-Trail The Georgia Coast Rail-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 Woodbine! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Georgia Coast Rail-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
Ace Garden Center Ace Garden Center is a pet-friendly chain retailer located on the island off the Georgia coast, Saint Simons. They stock household tools, supplies, and lots of other items for your garden and more. Ace Garden Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:30pm, Saturday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. See Details
TA Brunswick Has a Burger King, Subway, Starbucks, O'Deli's, Country Store and a Travel Store. This location has a dedicated area for pets that need some exercise or a rest break. Waste bags and trash receptacles are also available for easy cleanup. TA and Petro Travel Stores also carry a variety of pet care product. See Details
Marsh Habitat and Wildlife Walk Marsh Habitat and Wildlife Walk is pet-friendly. Your pooch is invited to join this tour offered by the Sea Island Nature Center of the marsh and maritime forest in Sea Island, GA. The tour is for visitors of all ages. Binoculars are included. Dogs joining the tour must be well-behaved, leashed and all mess should be cleaned up after them. See Details