Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Charleston, MO

There are 4 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Charleston. 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 Charleston.

Pet Friendly Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Leashed pups can join you at Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area, a pet-friendly recreation area in Miller City and Tamms, IL. The bald cypress, tupelo gum and swamp cottonwood trees will remind you of the south as you wander around the lake with Fido. Fishing, boating and hunting are all popular activities at this park. See Details
Pet Friendly Big Oak Tree State Park
Big Oak Tree State Park Big Oak Tree State Park in East Prairie, MO is dog friendly. This spacious recreational site is full of hickory trees and oaks that form a canopy more than 120 feet high. The trees and wetlands make the park a prime location for wildlife. You and Fido can enjoy picnic sites, or explore the self-guided boardwalk trail. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome in the park. See Details
Fort Defiance State Park Fort Defiance State Park is a pet-friendly outdoor attraction in Cairo, IL. Bring Fido with you while you explore the lowest point in the state and some of its 191 acres. There's lots of open grassy space, some wooded areas, and shoreline along the Ohio River. Dogs are welcome as long as they're leashed and cleaned up after. See Details
Towosahgy State Historic Site Leashed dogs can join you as you learn the about the historical significance of Towosahgy State Historic Site in East Prairie, MO. Walk the pet-friendly trails and view historic mounds and other archaeological evidence of early peoples of the area through educational signage. Pets aren't permitted inside any buildings or structures. Please clean up after Fido. See Details
Charleston, MO, US