Dog-Friendly Activities in Kosciusko, MS

Elvis Presley Birthplace is home to a pet-friendly trail. This historic museum site in Tupelo, MS, is dedicated to preserving the birthplace of the American musician. Leashed dogs are welcome on the outdoor sections of this historic site.

Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi is pet friendly. This park preserves the site of the American Civil War Battle of Vicksburg and commemorates the greater Vicksburg Campaign, which led up to the battle. Leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas on the trails, as long as they are leashed and all mess is cleaned up after them.

Fido is invited to play at Tupelo Bark Park in Mississippi, north of the Eastwood Softball Complex. There are separate sections for large and small dogs and plenty of shady trees with a watering station. If the off-leash facility is busy, there is a trail outside the fenced-in park.

Peddlers' Junktion is a pet-friendly store in Laurel, MS. Dogs are welcome inside this antique vendor mall as long as they are well-behaved and leashed. Most of these businesses specialize in antique and boutique items along with fashion items, including jewelry and clothing.

Veterans Park is a dog-friendly outdoor recreation area in Tupelo, MS. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails of this lakefront park that features a Vietnam memorial. Tupelo Bark Park is a short walk away.

Roosevelt State Park in Morton, MS, is dog friendly. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the nature trails. One of them leads to a panoramic view of the Bienville National Forest at the scenic overlook. There is a fee to enter this park.

The dog park at Propst Park is a great place for Fido to socialize and get some exercise simultaneously in Columbus, MS. The off-leash facility includes a small dog section with water fountains and benches. Agility equipment is also available in each area.

Bring Fido for a walk on the pet-friendly Columbus Riverwalk & Trail in Mississippi that begins at Main Street and winds along the Tombigbee River. The path offers two pavilions, bathrooms, benches, bike racks and picnic tables. Dogs must remain on a leash at all times.

The Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center in Columbus, MS, offers you and your furry friend a nature trail system that covers 4 miles. Interpretive signs along the pathways also identify some of the plants and the area's cultural history. All activity levels are welcome.

Trace State Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Belden, MS. The main attraction for dogs and their owners is the secluded nature trails. The site was once home to one of America's early and colorful pioneers, Davy Crockett. There's also a 565-acre lake in the park's center for anglers.

Mississippi Petrified Forest in Flora, MS, is a pet-friendly museum and walking trail that leads through a petrified forest. The Earth Science Museum contains a large map with examples of petrified wood found in every state, and foreign petrified wood is represented as well. Plant life through the ages is shown by a variety of leaves, fruits, cones and bark. Many other kinds of fossils are on display, including dinosaur and whale. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum is pet-friendly. This restored building where Coca-Cola was first bottled in 1894 welcomes leashed dogs to join their owners. A wide variety of original Coca-Cola advertising and memorabilia is on display to allow the visitor to follow the evolution of “The Pause That Refreshes!” The restored candy store and office area will take you back in time. They offer visitors ice cream, fountain Cokes, Coke floats and a wide selection of Coke souvenirs. Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm.

Love's Travel Stop in Magee, MS, 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.

Fido is invited to play at the Dog Park at The Rez located at Old Trace Park in Ridgeland, MS. Enjoy some fresh air and exercise at this pet-friendly community park located along the Ross Barnett Reservoir. There are separate areas for large and small dogs, and additional features include benches, shade, water and a waste bag station.

Bass Pro Shops is a pet-friendly store in Pearl, MS. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you inside as you browse their selection. They offer a wide range of sporting goods and outdoor gear.

The Outlets of Mississippi is a pet-friendly spot in Pearl, MS. Well-behaved leashed dogs can join you to walk around the outdoor shopping mall. Your furry friend is allowed inside at select stores.

Fido is welcome to join you while you shop at Relics Antique Marketplace, a pet-friendly shopping center in Tupelo, MS. There is something for everyone with over 117 booths packed with antiques, hand made items, repurposed finds and more.

Clarkco State Park is a pet-friendly spot in Quitman, MS. You can Bring Fido to enjoy this 815-acre park, mainly consisting of rolling woodlands. Remember to bring your lunch when you explore, as there are several picnic tables just off the many nature trails that weave around the area. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on a leash, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Fido can earn his Bark Ranger certificate for the Natchez Trace Parkway at the pet-friendly Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center in Tupelo, MS. Enjoy walking the trails around the building and stretching your legs with your pup. Please note that pets are not permitted in the building.

Pack up the whole family and head out for a day of fun at Avent Park in Oxford, MS. Avent Park features ballfields, tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic shelters and a dog-friendly walking path. Fido will have plenty to sniff within the large grassy areas and bordering trees. Please leash and clean up after your pets in the park.