Dog-Friendly Activities in St. Joseph, LA

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.

Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site in St. Francisville, LA is a dog-friendly attraction where leashed pets are welcome to explore the scenic, wooded grounds—perfect for a relaxing stroll or picnic. This 19th-century plantation features a historic home with period furnishings, formal gardens, and guided tours. Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside the museum or any buildings on the property.

Your pup will love playing off leash with his four-legged friends at Raising Cane's Dog Park, located at Kiroli Park in West Monroe, LA. The park has separate play areas for small and large dogs, and both sections feature a pavilion and beautiful waterfall/pond for pups to splash in. Please note that a small fee is involved.

Bring Fido to Abita Brewing Company in Covington, LA. This dog-friendly bar invites two and four-legged friends to sit together at one of the outdoor tables on the patio. Their beverage options include year-round brews like the Andygator and Beeracuda, seasonal drinks like King Cake Soda and Christmas Ale, and limited ales like the Vanilla Triple Dog and Fluffernutter.

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.

Bring Fido to admire unspoiled beauty at dog-friendly Chemin-A-Haut State Park in Bastrop, LA. The park is located on a high bluff that overlooks Bayou Bartholomew, the longest Bayou in the world, and a route once used by Native Americans. You and Fido can hop on the Bobcat Trail and check out the area surrounding the water.

Natchez National Historical Park is home to pet-friendly trails in Mississippi. Bring your pup along to learn about the area's history and architecture. The outdoor areas welcome dogs to explore on a leash, as long as they are well-behaved and cleaned up after.

Lazarre Park is a pet-friendly community spot located next to the Ouachita River in West Monroe, LA. Your leashed furry friend is welcome to tag along as you explore the area. Amenities include a trail, a 21-hole disc golf course, fishing opportunities, and a boat and kayak launch. Pavilions are also on site.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on pet-friendly Rev’s Natchez Country Tours in Natchez, MS. Hosted by local guide Tracy “Rev” Collins, tours include a 1.5-hour Natchez History Tour or longer custom Country Tour to historic sites across Jefferson, Claiborne, and Adams Counties.

Clark Creek Natural Area in Woodville, MS, is a dog-friendly, 700 acre park to explore and features 50 waterfalls. The waterfalls are the main attraction of this public recreation area, with some of them crashing down from 30 feet. Grab Fido's leash and jump on one of the trails that weave through the forests. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pets leave behind to preserve the cleanliness of the park.

The South Arkansas Arboretum is a 13-acre park adjacent to El Dorado High School in El Dorado, AR. The pet-friendly site offers walking trails as well as a pavilion for group gatherings. Pets are allowed on the trails but must always remain leased and under their owner's control.

Dogs are welcome at Chicot State Park, a 6,400-acre pet-friendly recreation area in Ville Platte, LA. Visitors can explore this vast park on a hike across the 20-mile trail which leads to primitive campsites, through woodlands, and to overlooks of Chicot Lake. You can bring Fido with you to the trail on a leash under six feet, as long as you clean up any mess that they leave behind.

Le Chien Brewing Company is a very dog-friendly microbrewery located in Denham Springs, LA. This craft brewery offers outdoor and indoor seating for dogs and their owners to enjoy. Food is provided by their on site Pie Eyed Food Truck that specializes in handmade Artisan pies and has a dog menu. Alongside great food truck fare, Le Chien serves handcrafted beer and soda.

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.

Bring your leashed dog and venture down the Comite River Bike Trail, a 5-mile scenic route which runs along the banks of the Comite River and Cypress Bayou in Baton Rouge, LA. The trail is hilly with some steep terrain and is closed in wet conditions. Please keep Fido leashed.

Natchez Bluff Trail in Mississippi is pet friendly. Walk to one of the best views of the River with your leashed pup. Visit at sunset, where you can admire the sun going down over neighboring Louisiana. When you're finished admiring the view, walk down a 200 feet staircase to the bluff's base and enjoy a walk alongside some architectural beauties on display.

Love's Travel Stop is a gas station and rest area in Opelousas, LA. This pet-friendly location has a fully-fenced dog park with separate areas for small and large pups. Features of this rest stop also include Hardee's, Godfather's Pizza, private showers, a laundry facility, Wi-Fi, RV-friendly parking and more.

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."