If your dog likes to ruff it, bring Fido hiking in Georgia. Our dog friendly hiking section includes everything from easy one-hour walks to fantastic overnight trips in Georgia that won’t be soon forgotten. Seriously, go take a hike!
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Pet-friendly Fort Pulaski National Monument in Tybee Island, GA, offers dog owners the chance to experience many interesting and exciting activities year-round. Fort Pulaski itself is a large-scale outdoor exhibit. The main structure, together with outlying works including demilune, drawbridges, ditches, and dikes, is a fine example of historic military architecture. Leashed dogs are welcome to enter the fort and explore the hiking trails within the monument. Fido is also allowed to walk along the shoreline; however, they should not enter the water due to the very strong current.
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Bonaventure Cemetery
While a cemetery might not be the first place you think of to visit with your dog, Bonaventure Cemetery is considered a must-see by Savannah locals and visitors alike. This beautiful final resting place is open daily and there is no admission fee to stroll the grounds. Keep your dogs leashed at all times and make sure to clean up any doggie messes. The dog-friendly Bonaventure Cemetery is over 170 years old, and features few modern amenities. Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray are recommended.
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Providence Canyon State Park
Dogs are welcome at Providence Canyon State Park in Lumpkin, GA. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy more than ten miles of pet-friendly trails that delve into Georgia's 'Little Grand Canyon'. The colorful canyons are an unusual natural phenomenon that are well worth the visit. If you don't fancy too much walking, you can enjoy the picnic areas as well. Visitors are warned to be careful of the trails in certain weather as the ground can erode and become treacherous.
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Chattahoochee River National Recreational Area
Chattahoochee River National Recreational Area is a 10,000-acre, pet-friendly open space along a 48-mile stretch of the river in Sandy Springs, GA. Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you on a visit to this large forested park where you can enjoy hiking, biking, rafting and fishing. Take Fido for a stroll along a woodland trail and then reward him with a swim in the river after. Please remember to clean up after your pup during your visit.
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Skidaway Island State Park
Located near historic Savannah, the dog-friendly Skidaway Island State Park is a part of Georgia’s intracoastal waterway. The park provides camping and picnicking surrounded by Spanish moss-draped live oaks. Trails wind through maritime forest and over salt marsh allowing visitors to watch for deer, fiddler crabs, raccoon, egrets and migrating birds such as colorful painted buntings. An observation tower provides another chance to watch for wildlife on the barrier island. Dogs must be leashed at all times and are not permitted in any buildings.
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Atlanta BeltLine
The Atlanta BeltLine is a dog-friendly trail in Atlanta, GA. This trail is one of the largest, most wide-ranging urban redevelopment programs in the United States. It's also an urban explorer and pet owner’s dream. With local art, shops and snacks speckled along the beautiful path, the BeltLine is a pet-friendly walking connection to all of the best corners of the city.
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Southeast Clarke Park
Leashed dogs are welcome at Southeast Clarke Park, a popular, dog-friendly park in Athens, GA. This 135-acre park features athletic fields, tennis, pickleball, 2 playgrounds, walking paths (paved and multi-surface) and more. This park is even home to a dog park where Fido can enjoy some off-leash fun with canine pals.
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Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park are both pet-friendly attractions near Fort Oglethorpe, GA. Located in northern Georgia and eastern Tennessee, the area preserves the sites of two major battles of the American Civil War. Leashed dogs are welcome on numerous walking trails and open grassy fields.
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Reed Bingham State Park
Dogs are welcome at Reed Bingham State Park in Adel, GA, home to a 375-acre lake that's popular with boaters, water skiers, and anglers who love fishing for bass, crappie, catfish and bream. There are seven miles of dog-friendly trails that weave around the wooded areas around the lake. You can also enjoy the picnic areas at this state park together.
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East Palisades, Whitewater Creek Trail
One of the East Palisades Trails, Whitewater Creek Trail is a dog-friendly trail in Atlanta. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on this hike along the Chattahoochee River. Owners and their dogs can wade in the water; however, they should be cautious as the water can rise and speed up quickly.
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Amicalola Falls State Park
Leashed dogs are allowed at Amicalola Falls State Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Dawsonville, GA. The waterfall the park is named for is the main attraction, as it is 729 feet of beautiful cascading water, and the third tallest east of the Mississippi River. There are also many hiking trails you and Fido can explore. Pet parents should be aware that some of the trails leading to the falls include metal grate steps to make them non-slip for humans, however canines may find these challenging. Please keep your pup on a leash no longer than 6 feet and remember to clean up any messes they leave behind.
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Unicoi State Park
Fido is welcome to explore Unicoi State Park in Helen, GA. This dog-friendly park features 1,029 acres of adventure activities, a 53-acre lake nestled between mountaintops and gorgeous trails to Helen and Anna Ruby Falls. There is even a small, fenced dog park next to the park's main office. Visiting pets must be friendly and on a short, sturdy leash. Dog owners must be courteous to other patrons and clean up after their pets in all areas of the park. There is an entrance fee per vehicle.
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Anna Ruby Falls
Anna Ruby Falls is a beautiful waterfall near Helen, GA. Located in the heart of the Chattahoochee National Forest, this picturesque spot can be accessed from a pet-friendly, half-mile trail within Unicoi State Park. The short hike is fairly steep, but the view of the falls is worth it. Dogs are welcome on the trail, as long as they are leashed and cleaned up after.
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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a dog-friendly national park in Kennesaw, GA. This National Battlefield preserves the land of this nearly three week long Civil War battle by the Atlanta Campaign. Fido is welcome to join you throughout the trails at this 2,965 acre park, however all pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length, and pets are not allowed in the visitor center, restroom facilities, shuttle bus, or near the water fountains.
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Forsyth Park
Take a stroll with Fido through pet-friendly Forsyth Park in Savannah, GA. Leashed dogs are welcome in the park, which is the largest in the historic district of Savannah, clocking in at over thirty acres. It is best known for its fountain, modeled after the fountains in Place de la Concorde in Cuzco, Peru.
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Wormsloe State Historic Site
Leashed dogs are allowed on pet-friendly historic site trails at Wormsloe State Historic Site in Savannah, GA. A breathtaking avenue sheltered by live oaks and Spanish moss leads to the tabby ruins of this Colonial estate dating back to the 1700. The interpretive nature trail (0.8 miles) leads past the tabby ruins along the marsh to the Colonial Life Area where, during programs and special events, demonstrators in period dress exhibit the tools and skills of Colonial Georgia. Many more nature trails are also accessible, ranging from 3 miles (Battery Trail) to 0.2 miles (Yellow Trail). Dogs are not allowed in any buildings.
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Big Trees Forest Preserve
Leashed dogs are welcome at Big Trees Forest Preserve, a pet-friendly old-growth forest in Sandy Springs, GA. You and Fido can explore the network of trails, babbling brooks and the native trees and flowers that are protected in this preserve. Waste bags and receptacles are found throughout the preserve, making it easy to clean up after your pup. Please do not let Fido dig holes anywhere on the preserve, and remember to stay on the trails.
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Smithgall Woods State Park
Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans in certain areas of Smithgall Woods State Park in Helen, GA. There are 28 miles of pet-friendly trails that your pup can enjoy if they are on a leash under six feet. If you get tired on one of the trails, you can stop for a rest at one of the many picnic shelters. The park is also a very popular fishing destination.
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Hardman Farm State Historic Site
Leashed dogs are allowed on the nature trails and outdoor areas at Hardman Farm State Historic Site, a pet-friendly attraction in Sautee Nacoochee, GA. The iconic Unicoi Turnpike, which was created by early Native Americans, will take you through historic farm landscape where both early Native Americans lived and later on the Nichols and Hardman families’ built their mansion. While Fido is not permitted inside any of the buildings, you can enjoy wandering the grounds and admire the Native American mound that still occupies the grounds. This historic site is open from March through December.
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Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site
Leashed dogs are welcome at Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site in Dallas, GA, where you can explore one of the best preserved Civil War battlefields in the nation. This 765-acre park is home to picnic areas and miles of pet-friendly, wooded hiking trails that weave around the historic area, along creeks and even by a waterfall. Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted in the pioneer cabins or any of the other buildings in the park, but leashed pets are permitted in the visitor center to gain access to the trails.
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Moccasin Creek State Park
Leashed dogs are welcome at Moccasin Creek State Park in Clarkesville, GA. This seasonal state park is closed from December 1st until March 15th. There are 3 miles of pet-friendly trails available for hiking with Fido, including Hemlock Falls Trail. Highlighting the outstanding natural beauty in the area, this hike allows visitors to explore a waterfall-filled valley before reaching Hemlock Falls. With cascading whitewater over a sheer cliff that falls into a calm pool below, Hemlock Falls is a must-see. A sandy beach below the waterfall is an ideal spot to grab a snack and capture a photo with Fido.
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Cloudland Canyon State Park
The scenic Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn, GA, is located on the western end of Lookout Mountain, offering views from elevations as high as 1,980 feet. The park also boasts two cascading waterfalls are located along the Waterfalls Trail. Dogs are welcome as long as they are on a leash 6 feet or shorter; however, they are not allowed in or around historic sites, lodges, group camps, or swimming areas. Pet-friendly camping options are also available.
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Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site
Leashed dogs are allowed to join their owners on the historic, pet-friendly nature trail of Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site in Cartersville, GA. Previously the home to several thousand Native Americans, this park's purpose is to protect the 54-acres that includes six earthen mounds, a plaza, village site, borrow pits, and a defensive ditch. The earthen mounds were constructed by Native American tribes for numerous reasons, including for burial and ritual purposes. Please note that dogs are not permitted inside buildings at the park.
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Oakland Cemetery
Leashed dogs are welcome at Oakland Cemetery, a pet-friendly historic site in Atlanta, GA. The cemetery is Atlanta's 3rd largest green space and features historic art, architecture and local lore that you can explore with your pup. Fido is welcome to join you in the cemetery, but please make sure he stays off the monuments and you clean up after him.
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