Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Fort McCoy, FL

There are 7 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Fort McCoy. 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 Fort McCoy.

Pet Friendly Silver Springs State Park
Silver Springs State Park Leashed dogs are welcome on the hiking trails and in the picnic areas at Silver Springs State Park in Silver Springs, FL. There are a number of pet-friendly trails, including the Sandhill Trail, a 1.7 mile loop trail; the Sinkhole Trail, traversing up through the uplands; and the Swamp Trail, a boardwalk trail that will keep your feet dry while you explore. Please note that, unfortunately, dogs are not permitted near the springs or on any form of water transportation at the park. See Details
Pet Friendly Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail The dog-friendly Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail in Florida welcomes Fido on a leash under six feet long. A number of observation spots on the trail offer views of the prairie, home to bison, wild horses, and numerous alligators. See Details
Tuscawilla Park Situated just northeast of the Historic Downtown Ocala, Tuscawilla Park is a beautiful secret right in the heart of Marion County set on a calm lake with diverse birds. The trails are dog friendly. A favorite addition to the park is the Art Park, where you can explore larger than life art sculptures while still enjoying the fresh air. Please note that dogs are not permitted on playground area. See Details
Ocala National Forest Leashed dogs are welcome at Ocala National Forest, a pet-friendly outdoor space in Umatilla, FL. While pups are not permitted on the beaches at swimming areas and springs, they are welcome on the numerous wooded trails throughout this scenic location. Fishing, kayaking, cycling and other activities are popular throughout this natural space. Please note that this forest is expansive, with numerous access points and trailheads. See Details
Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area Dogs are welcome at Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area, a pet-friendly trail in Ocklawaha, FL. It is located five miles east of Ocala in Marion County, southwest of County Road (CR) 314A and south of the Silver River State Park, southwest of the Ocala National Forest. Please respect Florida’s wildlife and use caution while visiting district lands. These are wild animals. For your safety, do not approach or feed any wild animal. The diversity of natural systems provides habitat and feeding areas for wildlife such as gopher tortoise, gray fox, bobcat, black bear, sandhill crane, heron and egret. See Details
Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway Dogs are welcome at the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway, spanning Central Florida from the Gulf of Mexico to the St. Johns River. At this undeveloped park, you and Fido will find sections of The Florida National Scenic Trail to enjoy together. There are numerous other trails in the area too. See Details
Silver Springs Conservation Area Leashed dogs are welcome at Silver Springs Conservation Area in Ocala, FL. This park offers pet-friendly nature trails to explore and see what wildlife you can spot. Please be sure to clean up after your dog, and to respect the many wild animals that call this area home. See Details
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