Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Salisbury, MO

Here are the dog-friendly hiking trails closest to Salisbury. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners.

Ha Ha Tonka State Park

Camdenton, MO

Ha Ha Tonka State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Ha Ha Tonka State Park, a pet-friendly park in Camdenton, MO. The park is a geologic wonderland with sinkholes, caves, a huge natural bridge, sheer bluffs and Missouri’s 12th largest spring. The ruins of a turn-of-the-century stone castle overlook these wonders and offer impressive views of the Lake of the Ozarks and Ha Ha Tonka Spring. A series of trails and boardwalks make it easy for visitors to experience all the park has to offer from its historic castle and geologic wonders to its wooded areas and open rocky glades. The Turkey Pen Hollow Trail is a 6.5 mile loop. Dogs are not allowed in historic buildings, public swimming areas or beaches. See Details

Grindstone Nature Area

Columbia, MO

Grindstone Nature Area Fido is welcome off-leash on the 5-miles of dog-friendly nature trails of Grindstone Nature Area in Columbia, MO. The 200-acre park features lovely creeks and scenery. Please note that dogs must be leashed only on the Hinkson Creek Trail. See Details

Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse

Hannibal, MO

Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse is a dog-friendly trail and tourist attraction in Hannibal, MO. This lighthouse sits on top of a hill overlooking the Mississippi River, and features a set of stairs or a winding road that you can hike up too. Your leashed, friendly dog is welcome to join you on the trail and stairs surrounding the lighthouse, but they are not allowed inside. See Details

Lake of the Ozarks State Park

Brumley, MO

Lake of the Ozarks State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Lake of the Ozarks State Park, a pet-friendly park in Kaiser, MO. Enjoy the solitude of an undeveloped cove hidden along the shorelines of one of Missouri’s largest lakes. Swim, fish, boat or simply take in the view from a shady campsite or picnic area overlooking the Lake of the Ozarks. The park offers the opportunity to enjoy a variety of recreational activities on the lake or on shore. Lake of the Ozarks has 12 loop trails of various lengths. Dogs are not allowed in the historic buildings or public swimming areas and beaches. See Details

Watkins Mill State Park

Lawson, MO

Watkins Mill State Park The Watkins Mill State Park in Lawson, MO is dog friendly. You and Fido will both enjoy views of the 100-acre lake, which has a paved path around it, making it a great spot to walk with your dog. Campground sites and picnic areas are also available. Keep your eyes peeled for white-tailed deer and wild turkeys. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in the park. See Details

Rock Bridge Memorial

Columbia, MO

Rock Bridge Memorial Leashed dogs are welcome at Rock Bridge Memorial, a pet-friendly park in Columbia, MO. The park gives visitors the chance to scramble, hike and bicycle through a scenic environment – and lets them peek into Missouri’s underworld. The park contains some of the most popular hiking trails in the state and also offers solitude while hiking in the Gans Creek Wild Area. Visitors can also see a large cave system with its rock bridge, sinkholes, a spring and underground stream at the Devil's Icebox. You can explore Connor's Cave in the light of the opening for a taste of the underground world. Dogs are not allowed in buildings or public swimming areas and beaches. See Details

Harry S Truman State Park

Warsaw, MO

Harry S Truman State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Harry S Truman State Park, a pet-friendly park in Warsaw, MO. Clear waters, dramatic bluffs, and vibrant summer and fall colors make this park an ideal place to vacation. Located on a peninsula, the park offers a marina, ample fishing and boating opportunities, and water that’s perfect for every kind of swimmer. Hiking trails, picnic areas, and campsites dot the park’s open oak woodlands and provide a home for abundant wildlife. Truman Park has 3 loop trails of various lengths. Dogs are not allowed in the buildings, or public swimming areas and beaches. See Details

Capen Park

Columbia, MO

Capen Park Fido is welcome to join you on the pet-friendly trails at Capen Park in Columbia, MO. You and Fido may get to enjoy watching climbers ascend up the limestone, as this is a popular spot for rock climbing. The park also features many scenic overlooks. See Details

Mark Twain State Park

Florida, MO

Mark Twain State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Mark Twain State Park, a pet-friendly park in Florida, MO. Nestled in the Salt River Hills of north-central Missouri, Mark Twain State Park gives visitors access to sprawling Mark Twain Lake, as well as unparalleled outdoors activities. The terrain is covered by bluffs overlooking the lake and stands of oak, hickory, and maple that are filled with white-tailed deer, turkey, and other wildlife. Numerous picnic areas, two four-lane boat ramps and more than six miles of hiking trails with lake views offer something for everyone. Mark Twain has 5 loop trails. Dogs are not allowed in the historic buildings or public swimming areas and beaches. See Details

Knob Noster State Park

Knob Noster, MO

Knob Noster State Park Leashed pets are allowed at Knob Noster State Park, a pet-friendly park in Knob Noster, MO. The park is a tranquil retreat of open oak woodland with a few patches of prairie along both sides of the meandering Clearfork Creek. It’s a place for fishermen to wet a line, for mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders to get some trail time, and for families to spend quality time together. The park also features an oxbow slough, which has been officially designated as Pin Oak Slough Natural Area. Pets are not allowed in any buildings or public swimming areas and beaches. See Details

Rodeo Park

Fort Madison, IA

Rodeo Park Rodeo Park is a pet-friendly destination in Fort Madison, IA. This 234-acre park is full of trails to explore with your pooch. On your walks around the park, you'll discover playground equipment, six open shelters, restrooms, horseshoe pits, softball diamonds, an enclosed shelter, some camping spots, a 36-hole disc golf course, a 1.5-mile hiking and biking trail, and soccer fields. Adjacent to the trail on the south side of the park, you'll also find the Canine Corral Dog Park for some off-leash play. See Details

Crowder State Park

Trenton, MO

Crowder State Park Leashed pets are allowed at Crowder State Park, a pet-friendly park in Trenton, MO. The park features 1,912 acres in the rolling green hills of northern Missouri. Visitors can enjoy more than 17 miles of hiking, bicycling, backpacking and equestrian trails in a forested, rugged terrain. The park also offers fishing and boating opportunities on 18-acre Crowder Lake. The family-oriented campground includes modern restrooms and shady picnic sites are scattered throughout the park. Pets are not allowed in any buildings, public swimming areas or beaches. See Details

Long Branch State Park

Macon, MO

Long Branch State Park Bring Fido to explore nature at dog-friendly Long Branch State Park in Macon, MO. You and Fido can spend the day hiking trails to see colorful prairie wildflowers and a variety of birds like red-headed woodpeckers, brown thrashers and indigo buntings. There are also three boat ramps which provide access to Long Branch Lake. A modern campground is available for extended stays. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome but are not allowed in historic buildings or swimming areas. See Details

Pershing State Park

Laclede, MO

Pershing State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Pershing State Park, a pet-friendly park in Laclede, MO. Wander through a slice of a pre-settlement landscape at Pershing State Park. The park includes a boardwalk and hiking trail that winds through a wet prairie near a meandering stream with oxbow sloughs and cutoffs, and into a bottomland forest. The park’s wetlands attract a variety of birds and waterfowl as well as scores of other wildlife species. Locust Creek and four small lakes give anglers a chance to try their skills and a shady campground with electric and basic campsites make the park an ideal overnight location. Dogs are not allowed in the historic buildings or public swimming areas and beaches. See Details

Nauvoo State Park

Nauvoo, IL

Nauvoo State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Nauvoo State Park in Nauvoo, IL. Coming from the Hebrew word for "beautiful place" or "pleasant land", this pet-friendly park is certainly that. You and Fido can explore the main hiking trail, Locust Lane, for 1.5-miles scenic lake and woodland views. Boating, fishing, cross-country skiing and camping are also popular past times at this location. See Details

Lacey-Keosauqua State Park

Keosauqua, IA

Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Lacey-Keosauqua State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Keosauqua, IA. The main attraction at this 1,653-acre park are the 19 Native American burial mounds that overlook the Des Moines River. Leashed dogs can join you on the many trails that lead around the mounds and into the woods. The trails wind through valleys and cliffs along the rivers banks and feature a variety of wildlife, plants and wildflowers, along with some trees dating back 200 years. See Details

Nine Eagles State Park

Davis City, IA

Nine Eagles State Park Nine Eagles State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Davis City, IA. The park is known for rugged wooded hills filled with oaks, some of which are over 300 years old. You can explore the park on the nine miles of hiking trails that weave through the woods. There are a number of camping areas and shaded picnic spots with tables throughout the 1,100-acre park. Dogs are welcome to join their owners as long as they are cleaned up after and remain on a leash under six feet in length. See Details

Finger Lakes State Park

Columbia, MO

Finger Lakes State Park Leashed pets are allowed at the pet-friendly Finger Lakes State Park in Columbia, MO, but they are not allowed in any buildings, or public swimming areas and beaches. The roar of ATVs and off-road motorcycles combines with the peacefulness of rolling hills at Finger Lakes State Park, one of two ATV parks in the state parks system. Built in a former coal mining area, Finger Lakes’ trails and motocross track are popular with users who come for the day, but often fall under the spell of the spacious campground, leafy trees and hilly terrain. The park is also the site of the challenging 2.75-mile Kelley Branch Mountain Bike Trail and a 4.5-mile water trail. See Details

Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park

Miami, MO

Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park, a pet-friendly park in Miami, MO. The park features remnants of the Missouria Indian village that sat at the Great Bend of the Missouri River, marked on a map by Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet in 1673. A hand-dug earthwork -- Old Fort -- and several burial mounds lie within the park’s boundaries. The state’s Indian history is interpreted in displays and exhibits at the park’s Missouri’s American Indian Cultural Center. For outdoor enthusiasts, the park features hiking trails and an 18-acre fishing lake. The boardwalk that leads visitors through the Oumessourit Natural Area takes them over a freshwater marsh and fens, and through bottomland and upland areas. The park’s lofty trees shade picnic sites, picnic shelters and a campground. Dogs are not allowed in buildings or public swimming areas and beaches. See Details

Graham Cave State Park

Danville, MO

Graham Cave State Park Bring Fido to explore Graham Cave State Park, a dog-friendly recreational site in Danville, MO. This state park encompasses 350 scenic acres and is known as a prime hiking location, with five different trails you and your pup can explore. Other amenities include access to boating and fishing, and a campground. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to visit. See Details