Dog Friendly Activities in Rural Retreat, VA

There are 7 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of Rural Retreat. 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 Rural Retreat.

Pet Friendly Hungry Mother State Park
Hungry Mother State Park Hungry Mother, one of the original six Virginia State Parks, is known for beautiful woodlands and a placid 108-acre lake in the heart of the mountains. Dogs are allowed at Hungry Mother State Park Campground and trails, but they must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet when outside your vehicle. See Details
Pet Friendly Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area Explore the pet-friendly Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in Marion, VA. You can bring your leashed pooch to this park to hike the many trails, including sections of the Virginia Creeper Trail and the Appalachian Trail. Please remember to pick up after your pet. See Details
Grayson Highlands State Park Check out the dog-friendly Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA. Leashed pups are welcome to join you while you hike the trails that lead to beautiful waterfalls and overlooks. Located near Mount Rogers and Whitetop Mountain, Virginia’s two highest mountains, you're sure to find beautiful views of these alpine peaks while at this park. See Details
Marion Dog Park Marion Dog Park is a small fenced dog park near Hungry Mother State Park in Marion, VA. The grassy park offers separate areas for small and large dogs. There are benches for two-legged guests and a dog waste station is available. See Details
TA Travel Center Wytheville The dog-friendly TA Travel Center Wytheville, VA location has a dedicated area for pets that need some exercise or a rest break. Waste bags and trash receptacles are available for easy cleanup. TA and Petro Travel Stores also carry a variety of pet care products. See Details
Wolf Creek Indian Village & Museum The pet-friendly Wolf Creek Indian Village & Museum is located in Bastian, VA. The museum is built and based on an actual archeology site known as Brown-Johnston, which was discovered in 1970 when they were building Interstate 77 in Bland County. The recreated village replicates that site post by post and feature by feature. They strive to tell the story of the Virginia Indians past the falls of the James River. The museum building houses a conventional museum and the Gift Shop at Wolf Creek. Leashed dogs are welcome on the tour and inside the museum and gift shop. See Details
Elizabeth Brown Park Elizabeth Brown Park is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed pooch for a wander around the open space through the pretty trees. The upper section of the park offers a covered shelter with picnic tables, bathroom facilities, and gazebo. The lower park offers a covered stage, gazebo and large lawn area. The park can be rented as a whole or separately by upper and lower sections. The upper shelter has easy accessibility for special needs. You, your pooch and your crew can rent the upper or lower sections for events. See Details
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