Dog Friendly Activities in Madisonville, LA

There’s 1 dog friendly activity in Madisonville, and 8 more nearby. 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 Madisonville.

Fairview-Riverside State Park

Madisonville, LA

Fairview-Riverside State Park Dogs are welcome to join their owners at pet-friendly Fairview-Riverside State Park in Madisonville, LA. As you enter the park, you'll notice Otis House near the entrance. This historic building constructed in the 1880s was donated to the State of Louisiana in 1962 and can now be toured, although dogs are not allowed inside. You and Fido can wander on the nature trail that will lead you through a canopy of huge, old oak trees alongside the river. Pet owners are reminded to keep their pooches on a leash for the duration of their visit and to clean up any mess after them. See Details

Fontainebleau State Park

Mandeville, LA

Fontainebleau State Park Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, LA is dog friendly. Formerly the location of a sugar plantation in the mid-19th century, this 2,800-acre park can be found on the pretty shore of Lake Pontchartrain. There are a couple of trails dotted around the park including a 4.8-mile hiking trail which you can explore with your leashed dog. For a shorter walk, the nature trail is beautiful and bordered on three sides by Lake Pontchartrain, Bayou Cane, and Bayou Castine. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. See Details

Northlake Nature Center

Mandeville, LA

Northlake Nature Center Northlake Nature Center is a dog-friendly park in Mandeville, LA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on trails that lead through forested and swampy areas. There are three trails with scenic spots along the way: Eagle Trail Loop, North Loop, and South Loop. Trails range from .75 to 1.75 miles long. The Savanna Lake Trail is accessible from the North Loop Trail. Check the calendar on their website to find dog-friendly events. See Details

Mandeville Lakefront

Mandeville, LA

Mandeville Lakefront Mandeville Lakefront in Mandeville, LA is a pet-friendly area on the shore of Lake Pontchartrain covering over a mile of lake frontage. The park features paved walking paths, bench seating, large grass play areas, and many shady spots under beautiful oak trees. See Details

Canoe & Trail Adventures

Covington, LA

Canoe & Trail Adventures Canoe & Trail Adventures is a pet-friendly water-based adventure company in Covington. For over 45 years, Canoe and Trail has guided thousands of people into Louisiana swamps and bayous surrounding New Orleans. They also offer "Twilight Paddle™and Moonlight Paddle™ series year round plus seasonal paddles and hikes around south Louisiana. Dogs are welcome to paddle and eat at Chimes, which is where the rentals depart from. If your dog weighs over 30 lbs, they recommend canoes over kayaks but you and your pooch are welcome to use either. Canoe & Trail Adventures is open Wednesday through Monday from 9am to 5pm. See Details

Pelican Bark Park

Mandeville, LA

Pelican Bark Park Bring Fido to play off leash at Pelican Bark Park in Mandeville, LA. The bark park is fully fenced and has shaded covered seating and a water fountain for thirsty dogs. The park is closed every Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m.-noon for grass cutting, and closed for maintenance and flea prevention the first Wednesday of every month. Please note that the dog park can become muddy during wet weather. See Details

Chafunkta Brewing Company

Mandeville, LA

Chafunkta Brewing Company Chafunkta Brewing Company is a family-owned and pet-friendly nanobrewery in Mandeville, LA. Bring Fido along in the taproom or out on the lot patio while you sample craft brews made in-house. Along with rotating drafts, they also occasionally have food trucks on site. Be sure to come out on Sundays for their weekly Pups & Pints event that helps the local humane society. See Details

Abita Mystery House

Abita Springs, LA

Abita Mystery House The Abita Mystery House is a pet-friendly roadside attraction and self-guided tour in Abita Springs, LA. Fido is welcome to join you inside and on the grounds while inspecting their folk art found objects and homemade inventions. This museum was on the TV show "American Pickers." See Details

Pretty Acres Dog Park

Covington, LA

Pretty Acres Dog Park Bring Fido to play in the secure, grassy field at Pretty Acres Dog Park in Covington, LA. The park offers a concrete walking path, a pavilion, shade trees, seating, and a kiddie pool for pups. See Details