Dog Friendly Activities in Sterling, IL

There are 7 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of Sterling. 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 Sterling.

Pet Friendly White Pines Forest State Park
White Pines Forest State Park White Pines Forest State Park is a dog-friendly state park in Mount Morris, Illinois. At 385-acres, the park is made up of varied scenery that's beautiful to explore, including moss-covered cliffs, tranquil woods of towering pines, and the babbling Pine Creek running through the middle. The trails in the park are all pet-friendly and three of the seven are less than a mile long. Size isn't everything though, as these trails prove, leading you and your pooch around vine-covered limestone bluffs and lots of blossoming spring flowers. Additionally, there's an easier trail that is suitable for all levels of walker too. Dogs should be on a leash for the duration of their visit to White Pines Forest. See Details
Pet Friendly Morrison-Rockwood State Park
Morrison-Rockwood State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Morrison-Rockwood State Park, a pet-friendly outdoor space in Morrison, IL. Lake Carlton, a stream-fed reservoir, is the main attraction of the park. There are lots of fish in the water, and ducks and geese in and around the lake. The park is home to several picnic areas that can be enjoyed by pups and their humans, and you can wander on the 3.5-mile trail that provides scenic views of the lake. For visitors who want to extend their stay, dog-friendly campsites are available too. See Details
Joe Stengel Trail The Joe Stengel 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 Polo! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Joe Stengel 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
Lowell Parkway Trail The Lowell Parkway 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 Dixon! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Lowell Parkway 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
Hennepin Canal Parkway The Hennepin Canal Parkway is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Rock Falls! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Hennepin Canal Parkway. 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
Hennepin Canal Parkway The Hennepin Canal Parkway is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Tampico! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Hennepin Canal Parkway. 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
Green River SWA Dogs are welcome at Green River SWA in Harmon, IL. This pet-friendly wildlife restoration area is known for prairies, pretty fields, and swampy areas. You may bring Fido with you into the park as long as they are on a leash. Visitors will discover a 10-mile equestrian trail that is open for public use from April 15 to October 31. This can be used to explore the park. See Details
Sterling, IL, US