If your dog likes to ruff it, bring Fido hiking in South Carolina. Our dog friendly hiking section includes everything from easy one-hour walks to fantastic overnight trips in South Carolina that won’t be soon forgotten. Seriously, go take a hike!
Crooked Creek Park
Leashed pups are welcome to join you at the dog-friendly Crooked Creek Park in Chapin, SC. You and Fido can explore the shaded trails and picnic areas throughout this beautiful park.
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Cherry Park
Leashed dogs are welcome at Cherry Park, a pet-friendly park in Rock Hill, SC. This 68-acre park features sports fields, five multi-purpose fields, picnic tables, grills, a large covered picnic shelter and a 1.5-mile, multi-use trail.
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Piedmont Medical Center Trail at Riverwalk
Leashed pups can join you at Piedmont Medical Center Trail at Riverwalk, a pet-friendly paved trail in Rock Hill, SC. This scenic, 3.35-mile trail runs alongside the Catawba River, and provides an enjoyable location for walking, running and biking. Please note that this is a multi-use, shared trail and dogs must be kept on a short leash.
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Manchester Meadows
Manchester Meadows in Rock Hill, SC, offers a pet-friendly trail where leashed dogs can join their humans. The 1.1-mile loop meanders around the park's athletic fields and playground. There are also pavilions and a lake within the 70-acre recreation space.
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Glencairn Garden
Leashed dogs can join you at Glencairn Garden, a pet-friendly park and botanical garden in Rock Hill, SC. Explore the 11-acre space that includes numerous gardens, tiered fountains, ponds, boardwalks, a performance stage and flower-filled walkways.
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Cottonwood Trail
The Cottonwood Trail is dog friendly and part of the Edwin M. Griffin Nature preserve, located minutes from downtown Spartanburg, SC. The property protects a 1.5 mile stretch of Lawson’s Fork Creek and several feeder streams. Over 5 miles of trails offer runners, naturalists, and dog walkers a break from city traffic. It provides a place for citizens to run, walk, kayak, canoe, and to enjoy other recreational outings. This urban greenspace has many unique and outstanding features including several wetlands, open spaces, geological formations, and offers habitat for deer, wild turkey, fox, numerous birds and reptiles, wildflowers, and trees. Pets must remain on a leash and under owner's control.
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Jones Gap State Park
Jones Gap State Park is a pet-friendly place in Marietta, SC. Bring your dog to explore the trails at this Upstate park. Highlights include waterfalls, creeks and shady walks through the trees. Dog owners are reminded to bring a leash and to clean up any mess that is left behind.
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Table Rock State Park
Table Rock State Park is a pet-friendly site in Pickens, SC. This 3,083-acre state park encompasses challenging hiking trails, two park lakes, a campground, rustic mountain cabins, meeting facilities and many other quality outdoor activities. Table Rock Mountain provides a towering backdrop for an upcountry retreat at the edge of the Blue Ridge Escarpment. Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities.
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Ceasars Head State Park
Ceasars Head State Park, is a pet-friendly natural area that is part of the protected Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area in Cleveland, SC. With more than 50 miles of easy to strenuous hiking trails dotted by trailside camping, visitors to Caesars Head can avail themselves of majestic Blue Ridge Mountain panoramas in the verdant, secluded valleys of the area. Marvel at the beauty of Raven Cliff Falls, the excitement of mountain river fishing in the Middle Saluda, or just enjoy the sights and sounds of abundant wildlife during a picnic outing with family and friends. Leashed pets are allowed in most outdoor areas. Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities.
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Hampton Park
Hampton Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Charleston, SC, welcoming leashed pups to join their owners. As one of the city's largest parks, it boasts the most extensive floral displays, walking trails, playgrounds, picnic tables and more. This neighborhood park has a rich history documented through a project of the Charleston Horticultural Society, an audio walking tour called Layers of the Landscape
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Cowpens National Battlefield
Fido is welcome on the pet-friendly grounds of Cowpens National Battlefield, a US monument in Gaffney, SC. Dogs are welcome to explore the 2-mile historical trail, covered shelter, and huge mowed field on the property. There are also a dozen wooded trails ranging from .5 miles to 2 miles long that Fido can join you on. Please note that dogs are not permitted inside the Visitors Center.
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Devils Fork State Park
Bring Fido to dog-friendly Devils Fork State Park in Salem, SC. The park provides the only public access to mountain spring-fed Lake Jocassee, a 7,565-acre lake which attracts tourists, dog owners and water sport enthusiasts. The park has a mile long nature trail, a boat ramp, playground, picnic areas and shelters, in addition to a park store which sells select grocery items and firewood. Overnight visitors can reserve one of five pet-friendly villas to enjoy an extended stay in this scenic park. During your visit drive to Jumping Off Rock for a panoramic lake view, hike the Oconee Bell Trail, and see the breathtaking waterfalls on Lake Jocassee.
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Santee State Park
The 2,500-acre pet-friendly Santee State Park, located on Lake Marion in Santee, SC, opened in 1949. Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife. Pups are not allowed in or around lodging facilities.
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Poinsett Bridge Heritage Preserve
Travelers driving the scenic route along Old US Hwy 25 can stop to stretch their legs at the 120-acre Poinsett Bridge Heritage Preserve in Landrum, SC. This dog-friendly area is home to the oldest bridge in South Carolina extending 14' high and stretching 130' long over Little Gap Creek. The bridge was constructed from locally quarried stone and features a 5' Gothic arch. It was part of an old state road that connected Charleston and Columbia to North Carolina.
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Colleton State Park
The 35-acre Colleton State Park in Canadys, SC, has pet-friendly areas. Fido is welcome in most outdoor spaces, provided he is kept under physical restraint or on a leash no longer than six feet. Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities. Campers, fishermen, canoeists, and other outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the peaceful and relaxing blackwaters of the Edisto River.
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Oconee Station State Historic Site
Oconee Station State Historic Site is a pet-friendly destination that was once a military compound in the 18th and 19th century in Walhalla, SC. Visitors can enjoy marked historical sights, as well as an array of recreational activities. Bring Fido along for a hike on the 1.5-mile nature trail leading to Station Cove Falls in Sumter National Forest, blooming with wildflowers in spring. Another option is the interpretive Oconee Connector Trail that spans approximately four miles and circles a four-acre pond for fishing. Dogs are welcome in all outdoor areas on a leash.
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Santee National Wildlife Refuge
Santee National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike in Summerton, SC. Explore wildlife, 10.5 miles of hiking trails, fishing lakes and hunting spots while discovering the area's cultural heritage, including a historic Santee Indian mound used during the Revolutionary War. Dogs are welcome throughout, but be sure to leash and clean up after them during your visit.
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Ninety Six National Historic Site
Ninety Six National Historic Site presents a captivating blend of history and nature in South Carolina. You can walk the one-mile, pet-friendly paved trail, tracing the 1781 siege and colonial town, leading to the Stockade Fort from the 1775 battle. Or engage in fishing at Star Fort Pond. Here, Fido can also become a BARK Ranger, adhering to park rules and embracing the park's ethos.
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Florence Rail Trail (SC)
The Florence Rail Trail (SC) is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Florence! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Florence Rail Trail (SC). Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.
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Jones Gap Loop Trail
Jones Gap Loop Trail is a pet-friendly hiking path in Marietta, SC. Dogs are welcome to enjoy this trail with their owners. Creeks and waterfalls are the main highlight of this trail. It's rated moderate difficulty.
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