Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Missouri

If your dog likes to ruff it, bring Fido hiking in Missouri. Our dog friendly hiking section includes everything from easy one-hour walks to fantastic overnight trips in Missouri that won’t be soon forgotten. Seriously, go take a hike!

Bluff Spring Trailhead

Ozark, MO

Bluff Spring Trailhead Bluff Spring Trailhead is pet-friendly. This small set of trails in Ozark is great for all levels of hiker to enjoy a stroll by the river with their dog. Deer can often be spotted crossing the trail, so make sure you keep your pooch leashed during your visit. See Details

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Van Buren, MO

Ozark National Scenic Riverways Ozark National Scenic Riverways is a dog-friendly hiking area located in Van Buren, MO. Fido is welcome to accompany you on any of the routes listed under the Lower or Upper Current River Trails but must be kept on a leash. Fido can also join you for a day on The Current River in a canoe or kayak. Trails range from a straightforward 0.8 mile walk along Welch Spring Trail, to the 4.6 mile moderate Cave Spring Trail. See Details

St. Joseph Riverwalk

St. Joseph, MO

St. Joseph Riverwalk Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans for a stroll along the St. Joseph Riverwalk in St. Joseph, MO. This pet-friendly paved pathway meanders along the Missouri River and offers scenic views, overlooks and bridge crossings. You can access the Riverwalk's North Entrance from the parking lot of the Remington Nature Center. See Details

Ritter Springs Park

Springfield, MO

Ritter Springs Park Ritter Springs Park in Springfield, MO, is pet friendly! This park features many streams, ponds and trails to take your dog to! All dogs must be leashed. The area also includes a playground, picnic pavilion, a lake, a sand volleyball court and an archery range. See Details

Don Robinson State Park

Cedar Hill, MO

Don Robinson State Park Don Robinson State Park in Cedar Hill, MO is dog friendly. Amenities at the park include hiking trails and picnicking areas. Leashed dogs are welcome, but it's requested they do not enter the historic buildings or public swimming areas and beaches. See Details

Johnson's Shut-In's State Park

Lesterville, MO

Johnson's Shut-In's State Park Johnson's Shut-In's State Park in Lesterville, MO is dog friendly. The rugged beauty of this area makes it the perfect backdrop for camping, hiking, picnicking and exploring nature. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome, but pets are not allowed in historic buildings or swimming areas. See Details

Roaring River State Park

Cassville, MO

Roaring River State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Roaring River State Park, a pet-friendly park in Cassville, MO. With a deep, narrow valley surrounded by a striking and rugged landscape, Roaring River State Park is one of Missouri’s most popular state parks. Located in the southwest Ozark hills, it is one of three state parks stocked with rainbow trout. Eager anglers flock to the park year round to try and catch their lunker trout.The park has seven hiking trails, a swimming pool for cooling off, picnic tables for a leisurely lunch and a nature center to learn about the park. Dogs are not allowed in 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

Bennett Spring State Park

Lebanon, MO

Bennett Spring State Park Leashed pets are allowed at Bennett Spring State Park, a pet-friendly park in Lebanon, MO. Bennett Spring State Park is one of Missouri’s earliest state parks and continues today to attract fishermen and nature lovers seeking to make new memories. The park features hiking trails, fishing, campgrounds and more. Pets are not allowed in any buildings, or public swimming areas and beaches. 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

Montauk State Park

Salem, MO

Montauk State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Montauk State Park, a pet-friendly park in Salem, MO. The park preserves a shady green retreat that offers visitors plenty of opportunities for fun, whether it is fishing, camping, hiking, picnicking or just relaxing with friends and family. The park is located at the headwaters of the famed Current River. The park’s springs combine with tiny Pigeon Creek to supply more than 40 million gallons of water to the river each day. The cool spring water is perfect for rainbow trout and this makes the park popular with anglers. Dogs are not allowed in buildings or public swimming areas and beaches. See Details

Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery

Branson, MO

Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery in Branson, MO, is pet friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas of this popular park and attraction that features winding hiking trails like the White River Bluff Trail, a short loop with stunning views. Pets are not permitted inside buildings. See Details

James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area

Lee's Summit, MO

James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area Leashed dogs are welcome at pet-friendly James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area in Lee's Summit, MO. Fido is permitted to join you for a beautiful walk through expansive woodland & wetland hunting grounds with picnic spots, trails, lakes & ponds. Hunting dogs may be let off-leash to train with special arrangements. See Details

Trail of Tears

Jackson, MO

Trail of Tears The Trail of Tears state park in Jackson, MO is dog friendly. There are educational areas around the park to read more about the thousands of Cherokee Indians who passed on the forced march. Other components of the park include shaded picnic sites, hiking trails and fishing spots in the Mississippi River and Lake Boutin. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in the park. See Details

Big Sugar Creek State Park

Pineville, MO

Big Sugar Creek State Park Leashed pets are allowed in Big Sugar Creek State Park, a pet-friendly park in Pineville, MO. Hike a trail back into history. Big Sugar Creek State Park is a rugged landscape of rare shrubs and trees not often seen anymore in Missouri. Visitors can find solitude in hiking through shady upland woodlands and sunny grassy glades while passing near numerous rock ledges. Notable plants such as the Ozark Chinquapin tree and low prickly pear cactus can be found along with animals such as armadillos and birds such as scarlet tanagers. Pets are not allowed in any buildings, public swimming areas or beaches. See Details

Taum Sauk Mountain

Ironton, MO

Taum Sauk Mountain Taum Sauk Mountain is a dog-friendly park in Ironton, MO. You and Fido can summit Taum Sauk Mountain and be on top of Missouri - literally! The park is 7,500 acres and includes the highest point in the state. The wooded areas and rocky glades provide beautiful, solitary hikes. The park also includes 12 basic campgrounds. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. 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

Route 66 State Park

Eureka, MO

Route 66 State Park Route 66 State Park in Eureka, MO is dog friendly. You and your pup will enjoy exploring this expansive state park, where over 40 types of birds have been identified! Other amenities of the park include picnic sites and trails to walk with your pup. Fido needs to stay leashed during your visit, and it's requested dogs do not enter the historic buildings on site. 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

St. Francois State Park

Bonne Terre, MO

St. Francois State Park Escape to nature at dog-friendly St. Francois State Park in Bonne Terre, MO. You and Fido can explore the three hiking trails that wind through wooded hills and glades. There is also access to Big River which allows canoeing and floating. Over 100 campgrounds are available for extended stays. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. See Details