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Dog Friendly National Parks, State Parks and Local Parks - Approved by Our Dogs!
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items We travel with our dogs and prefer to visit places they are welcome. Here's a growing list of dog-friendly National Parks and State Parks we've visited. I've noted the NPS sites that also have the BARK Ranger program, which has been expanding, with P...
There were so many places for the dogs to explore - wooded trails, rocky paths, lake lakefront shores.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (NPS)
Acadia NP is a fabulous place for your dogs and they have a BARK Ranger program. Hands down, Acadia is one of our all-time faves. There are areas where dogs are prohibited, but most of the park is open to dogs. A 6-foot leash is required at all times...
Acadia National Park
Can you believe this is Indiana? Most of the park is open to dogs. As always, respect the park rules. They are either in place to protect you or the environment. Another BARK Ranger park!
Indiana Dunes National Park
Great place to visit if your pups are okay with crowds, lots of noise and the possibility of getting wet!
Niagara Falls State Park
Hot Springs didn't have a BARK Ranger program when we visited, but I read they've started one! Hot Springs National Park is a unique trip in an oddly urban setting with hills, trails, and scenic drives. When we visited, they hadn't launched the BARK...
Hot Springs National Park
Salem is a very walkable city and dog-friendly. While they can't go inside, there's so much to see and do outdoors, we didn't mind.
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Surface trails and Campground are dog friendly, but the caves are strictly off limits to all but service dogs. Day boarding is available nearby so you can still see the caves!
Mammoth Cave - National Park Service
Can you believe this is Indiana? Dogs are allowed in most places.
Indiana Dunes State Park
There are several trails and picnic areas. Located in Indianapolis
Fort Harrison State Park
Tons of pet friendly spaces here. Some of the trails have steep inclines or stairs, be sure to take consider your pup's willingness and ability. Any Ranger can advise you!
Turkey Run State Park
We camped at Clifty Falls with the dogs. Theres so much for them to sniff!
Clifty Falls State Park
Open spaces and water - our dogs love!
Mississinewa Lake - DNR: State Parks - IN.gov
This is a cute little park we've stopped at a few times. Smaller, but with nice picnic areas and easy trails to walk out your kinks on a long trips. Look for the large Sundial sculpture!
Lakeshore Reservation | Lake Metroparks
A lovely urban park in Salem MA. Rooms to spread out if your pup likes a little more space.
Salem Commons
Okay, not a park but they were very accommodating of the dogs. A beautiful historic hotel, central to most of our Salem To-Do List
Hawthorne Hotel
The grounds are dog-friendly, but pets are not allowed in buildings. We enjoyed a picnic and took turns seeing the exhibits. The dogs enjoyed the many new smells!
Springfield Armory National Historic Site