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Dog Friendly Activities in Walhalla, SC

There are 4 dog friendly activities in Walhalla, and 27 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 Walhalla.

Pet Friendly Oconee Station State Historic Site

Oconee Station State Historic Site

Oconee Station State Historic Site

Oconee Station State Historic Site is a pet-friendly destination that was once a military compound in the 18th and 19th century in Walhalla, SC. Visitors can enjoy marked historical sights, as well as an array of recreational activities. Bring Fido along for a hike on the 1.5-mile nature trail leading to Station Cove Falls in Sumter National Forest, blooming with wildflowers in spring. Another option is the interpretive Oconee Connector Trail that spans approximately four miles and circles a four-acre pond for fishing. Dogs are welcome in all outdoor areas on a leash.

Pet Friendly Yellow Branch Falls Hiking Trail

Yellow Branch Falls Hiking Trail

Yellow Branch Falls Hiking Trail

Bring Fido for an adventurous hike along Yellow Branch Falls Hiking Trail near Walhalla, SC. This 3-mile out-and-back trail is moderately difficult and should take 1hr 30 mins to complete. Beginning at a picnic area off of SC-28, hikers should follow a short nature trail which connects to Yellow Branch Falls Hiking Trail. Meander across several small streams before reaching Yellow Branch Falls, a beautiful 50-foot vertical waterfall. The trail is open year-round and is a popular route to explore. Dogs are allowed to be off-leash in some areas.

Blue Ridge Railroad Historical Trail

Blue Ridge Railroad Historical Trail

The Blue Ridge Railroad Historical 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 Mountain Rest! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Blue Ridge Railroad Historical 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.

Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area

Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area

Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area in Walhalla, ND is pet friendly. With more than 30 miles of trails and exciting kayaking options, it's an ideal destination for you and your furry companion. Please be aware that the multi-use paths may temporarily close in heavy rain to facilitate water drainage.

Dry Falls

Dry Falls is a pet-friendly trail in Highlands, NC. This popular hike and waterfall is located a few miles outside of Highlands and gives you the rare chance to walk safely behind the water flow. The 75-ft. tall waterfall in the Nantahala National Forest flows over a cliff, allowing you to walk behind the falls and stay dry (ish). Dogs are welcome on a leash, as long as they are cleaned up after.

South Carolina Botanical Gardens

South Carolina Botanical Gardens

South Carolina Botanical Gardens is a pet-friendly attraction in Clemson, SC. This diverse garden has 295 acres of natural landscapes, display gardens, and miles of streams and nature trails. The vast majority of Botanical Gardens in the U.S. do not allow dogs. The South Carolina Botanical Garden welcomes your pets as visitors. Dogs must be leashed, are not allowed on the Natural Heritage Garden Trail, must stay out of flower beds and stick to the trails. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pups leave behind.

Oconee State Park

Mountain Rest, SC

Oconee State Park

Oconee State Park is a dog-friendly recreation site in Mountain Rest, SC. The 1,165 acres include two mountain lakes and a variety of recreational facilities for visitors to enjoy, including campgrounds, cabins, picnic areas and hiking trails. The park also serves as the western terminus for the 85-mile Foothills Trail, which crosses the state's crown and ends at Jones Gap State Park. Leashed pets are allowed in most outdoor areas. Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities.

Secret Falls Trail Head

Secret Falls Trail Head

Secret Falls Trail Head is a pet-friendly trail in Highlands, NC. This 45 minute brisk walk leads to a 35 foot high waterfall and small lake below. Dogs are welcome, but owners are reminded to clean up after them and make sure they are leashed for other hiker's safety.

Long Creek Falls

Long Creek Falls

Long Creek Falls is a 25-foot waterfall on its namesake creek in Oconee County, just before the creek flows into the mighty Chattooga River. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trailhead.

Highlands Biological Station

Highlands Biological Station

Highlands Biological Station in Highlands, NC, is a dog-friendly native plant botanical garden with flat trails for owners and their dogs to walk along. The 12-acre botanical garden features native azaleas, plants of the Cherokee, mosses and liverworts, wildflowers, butterfly-pollinated species, and rock outcrop species. At 3,800 feet, it's the highest public native plant botanical garden in the east. The HBS Gardens and grounds are open year-round, dawn to dusk, and are free of charge. Please keep Fido on a leash while visiting.

Mud Creek Trail

Mud Creek Trail

Mud Creek Trail is a dog-friendly hiking path in Sky Valley, GA. Spanning just over two miles, this out-and-back route leads you to the beautiful 100-foot-tall Mud Creek Falls. Dogs are welcome to walk this moderately challenging trail with you as long as they remain leashed.

Highlands Dog Park

Highlands Dog Park

Highlands Dog Park is a fully-fenced park for dogs to run and play in Highlands, NC. It has a separate area for small, skittish, or elderly dogs. The park base is mulch and the park has a covered areas and water for dogs.

Jocasse Lake Tours

Jocasse Lake Tours

Family-owned Jocasse Lake Tours is a pet-friendly water activity for Fido in Salem, SC. Bring Fido out for a day on the lake with some fun stops in between.

Henderson Falls Park

Henderson Falls Park

Dogs are welcome at Henderson Falls Park in Toccoa, GA. This pet-friendly park is spacious and clean with lots of well-kept green space for your leashed pup to explore. There are pavilions, an outdoor amphitheater, a hiking trail around the park and of course the small but beautiful waterfall. There are even a number of spots where you and your dog can wade into the cool water. Be sure to bring your own water and waste bags to clean up after Fido.

Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park

Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park

Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park is a dog-friendly place in Highlands, NC. The park is a retreat for workers and visitors by day and a space for concerts, ice skating, arts and crafts, markets, and festivals by night. Dogs must be cleaned up after and leashed during their visit to Kelsey-Hutchinson. Dog pickup stations and trash bins are scattered throughout the park.

Devils Fork State Park

Devils Fork State Park

Bring Fido to dog-friendly Devils Fork State Park in Salem, SC. The park provides the only public access to mountain spring-fed Lake Jocassee, a 7,565-acre lake which attracts tourists, dog owners and water sport enthusiasts. The park has a mile long nature trail, a boat ramp, playground, picnic areas and shelters, in addition to a park store which sells select grocery items and firewood. Overnight visitors can reserve one of five pet-friendly villas to enjoy an extended stay in this scenic park. During your visit drive to Jumping Off Rock for a panoramic lake view, hike the Oconee Bell Trail, and see the breathtaking waterfalls on Lake Jocassee.

Silver Run Falls Trailhead

Silver Run Falls Trailhead

Take Fido for a leisurely stroll along the Silver Run Falls Trailhead located just outside of Cashiers, NC in Nantahala National Forest. This short, pet-friendly hiking path is mostly flat and leads to a an impressive, 20-foot water fall. Please leash and clean up after your pets on the trail.

Tugaloo State Park

Tugaloo State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome at Tugaloo State Park in Lavonia, GA. You and Fido can explore pet-friendly hiking trails and partake in water activities, including bass fishing and boating, on the large lake within the state park.

Mountain Waters Scenic Byway

Mountain Waters Scenic Byway

Mountain Waters Scenic Byway is a pet-friendly activity in Highlands, NC. This sixty-mile drive leads through National Forest's two river gorges, hardwood forests and countryside. It's ideal for dogs who don't enjoy hiking, although you can stop along the way and get out for a walk at certain spots.

Keowee Toxaway State Park

Keowee Toxaway State Park

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Keowee Toxaway State Park in Sunset, SC. This 1,000-acre park features outstanding rock outcroppings and views of the Foothills and Blue Ridge mountains. Rhododendron, mountain laurel, and other mountain vegetation can be found along the streams in the park. Other facilities include picnic areas with shelters, a campground, lake fishing and trails. Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities.

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