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Dog Friendly Activities in West Virginia

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in West Virginia, we can point you towards the nearest off-leash dog park, the most popular dog beach, a really great hiking trail, and lots of other places to play with Fido.

Pet Friendly Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

Step back in time with a visit to the dog-friendly Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston, WV. Visitors are guided by tour guides dressed in period dress. Dogs are welcome on the daytime History & Heritage tours only and need to be leashed at all times. Please note that some tours require the use of stairs, and strollers must be carried on the stairs. Open late March through early November.

Pet Friendly New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve in Glen Jean, WV, is pet friendly. Dogs are allowed on the trails that wind around the banks of the river which passes through rocks, rock outcrops, trails and coal mines. In the gorge, there is typically a 1,000-foot difference in elevation between the river bottom and the adjacent plateau. The park is 70,000 acres, ideal for hiking, rock climbing and rafting on a whitewater river. Take Fido along the 2.4-mile Endless Wall Trail which passes through rich forest, crosses Fern Creek, then zig-zags along the cliff edge until reaching the overlook at Diamond Point.

Blackwater Falls State Park

Blackwater Falls State Park

Located in the Allegheny Mountains of Tucker County in Davis, WV, Blackwater Falls State Park is named for the amber waters of Blackwater Falls, a 57-foot cascade tinted by the tannic acid of fallen hemlock and red spruce needles. The falls, along with a few of the park’s other features like Elakala Falls, Lindy Point and Pendleton Point Overlook, are some of the state’s most photographed spots. Visitors can enjoy the scenic views year-round by taking steps to the falls or using viewing platforms. The park has 20 miles of pet-friendly hiking trails, and leashed dogs are allowed.

Babcock State Park

Babcock State Park

Leashed dogs can join their owners at the pet-friendly Babcock State Park in Clifftop, WV. You and your pooch can explore the old Grist Mill that the park is famous for before embarking on one of the many hiking trails. For the most spectacular views in the park, take the two-mile, moderately complex Skyline trail, which follows along the steep cliffside. Take the half-mile Island-In-The-Sky trail for a less challenging route with impressive views.

Flatwoods Monster Museum

Flatwoods Monster Museum

Located on Main Street in downtown Sutton, Flatwoods Monster Museum is pet-friendly. The museum is dedicated to the legend of the Flatwoods Monster and has been featured in such programs as Small Town Monster’s, The Flatwoods Monster: a Legacy of Fear, America’s Got Aliens (Hong Kong), Nerdist’s Bizarre States, and the Unseen World. Popular exhibitions include collections and artefacts, historic items, memorabilia, books, and more. The best part is that it doesn't cost anything to enter for you or Fido. Let them know if you're bringing your pooch, so the owners can put their cat in the back.

Shepherdstown Mystery Walks

Shepherdstown, WV

Shepherdstown Mystery Walks

Shepherdstown Mystery Walks offers pet-friendly tours of Shepherdstown, WV. The outings are open year-round, giving visitors a chance to hear all about the spooky history of this quaint town in the chilly winter and hot summer. Bring Fido along to hear stories of residents who may have left this world but not the homes they lived in. The guides take you along the streets by spooky candlelight. Fido beware; you're in for a scare!

Mason-Dixon Historical Park

Mason-Dixon Historical Park

Mason-Dixon Historical Park in Core, WV is dog-friendly! BringFido along for a hike on one of the many trails, including the Fairy Trail where you'll spot fairy houses among the trees, and the Mason-Dixon Marker trail where your pup can stand on the Mason-Dixon Line. Launch a canoe or kayak into Dunkard Creek, have a picnic or just enjoy the sights of nature and wildlife during your visit.

Little Beaver State Park

Little Beaver State Park

Little Beaver State Park located in Beaver, WV welcome leashed dogs on trails and in campgrounds. At this 562-acre state park, there are over 20 miles of trails and an 18-acre lake to explore with Fido. Stand up paddle board, kayak, canoe and paddleboat rentals are available seasonally, and fishing is allowed in the lake. There are also five picnic shelters and other picnic areas with grills for your get-togethers and celebrations.

Huntington's Petsafe Dog Park

Huntington's Petsafe Dog Park

Huntington's Petsafe Dog Park is located in Ritter Park in Huntington, WV. This 3.5-acre fenced-in recreation area offers separate spaces for large and small dogs. Other amenities include a water fountain, agility toys, benches, trash receptacles and more. Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the dog park.

Bridge Brew Works

Fayetteville, WV

Bridge Brew Works

Bridge Brew Works is a dog-friendly brewery in Fayetteville, WV. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the large outdoor patio. The brewery is small but mighty, because it offers many different brews. Food trucks are on-site most days.

Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall is a pet-friendly venue in Lewisburg, WV, where Fido is welcome to visit on days when there are no performances scheduled. Enjoy viewing several art displays as well as exploring the historic building and auditorium on a self-guided tour with your leashed pup.

Tomlinson Run State Park

New Cumberland, WV

Tomlinson Run State Park

Tomlinson Run State Park offers more than 1300 acres of outdoor recreation in New Cumberland, WV. The area boasts fishing, hiking, camping and other activities. Hikers can follow the park's pet-friendly trails through towering white oaks, wide valleys and down to Tomlinson Run Stream. Fido is welcome to join you for a walk, but dogs must be leashed. Please note that some of the park facilities are open seasonally, but the hiking trails are open year-round.

Valley Falls State Park

Valley Falls State Park

Valley Falls State Park is a pet-friendly spot in Fairmont, WV. Bring Fido along as you explore the scenic and historical park, which features four picturesque waterfalls and miles of wooded hiking and biking trails. There are also opportunities for fishing, geocaching and camping. Keep your pup leashed and clean up after them.

Coopers Rock State Forest

Coopers Rock State Forest

Morgantown, WV, is home to the pet-friendly Coopers Rock State Forest. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the many trails of this popular park. The forest has many overlooks of the canyon section of the Cheat River. Bring your leashed pup for an outdoor adventure in the woods!

Hawk Knob Hard Cider

Hawk Knob Hard Cider

Hawk Knob Appalachian Hard Cider is a pet-friendly destination located just outside downtown Lewisburg, WV. They offer traditional, Appalachian-style ciders, both in bottles and on draft. Hawk Knob is located on a working farm with plenty of outdoor seating and activities. Enjoy a cider while fishing in the stocked pond, playing hammerschlagen, or just relaxing on the patio. Be sure to check their Facebook page for upcoming live music and events.

Mothman Museum

Point Pleasant, WV

Mothman Museum in Point Pleasant, WV, is the world's only Mothman Museum, and it's dog friendly! Home of the original Mothman sightings, leashed pups of any size are welcome inside to view the most extensive collection of props from the Mothman Prophecies with you.

Island Belle

Parkersburg, WV

Island Belle riverboat tours in Parkersburg, VA, are pet-friendly. Take a tour on the Blennerhassett Island State Park waterways with your pup. Located in the middle of the Ohio River on the border between West Virginia and Ohio, the park is home to numerous trails, manicured grounds and a reconstructed Palladian mansion that offers visitors a historical glimpse at colonial plantation life. To reach the island, head to Point Park in downtown Parkersburg and climb aboard the Island Belle sternwheeler for a short 20-minute riverboat journey. Blennerhassett Island is open from the first of May until the end of October each year.

West Virginia Penitentiary

Moundsville, WV

West Virginia Penitentiary

Moundsville, WV, is home to the pet-friendly gothic-style West Virginia Penitentiary which operated as a prison from 1876 to 1995. There are no inmates nowadays, but you can still tour the buildings and grounds with your leashed pooch. The facilities are rumored to be haunted by previous inhabitants. You can find out more on a private paranormal ghost tour or ghost hunt. They also offer a historical tour during daylight hours.

Hilltop Drive-In Theater

Hilltop Drive-In Theater

Bring Fido to catch a movie at the pet-friendly Hilltop Drive-In Theater in Chester, WV. Originally opened in 1950, this dog-friendly outdoor theater welcomes leashed pups who do not cause a distraction for moviegoers to join their owners. Humans must clean up after their pet companions.

North Bend Rail-Trail

Parkersburg, WV

North Bend Rail-Trail

The North Bend Rail-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 Parkersburg! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the North Bend Rail-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.

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