Dog-Friendly Activities in Arcadia, LA

4 Paws Dog Park is an off-leash dog park in Ruston, LA. The 1.5-acre space is fully fenced and grass covered with tall, shady trees. There are two separate areas for large and small dogs, both with agility obstacles, waste stations and water access. The park is located on 4 Paws Rescue Inc.'s campus.

Driskill Mountain Trail is dog friendly and accessed from the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church parking lot in Simsboro, LA. This 1.8-mile lightly trafficked out and back route is suitable for all skill levels. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Dogs are welcome to join their owners at pet-friendly Lake Claiborne State Park in Homer, LA. Although swimming and water-based activities are the most popular things to do in the area, this park is a great spot to walk with your canine companion. The woods around Lake Claiborne are home to a wide variety of wildlife that can be viewed from nature trails around the park, some of which lead to stunning scenic overlooks.

The Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Museum is a locally-owned pet-friendly attraction in Gibsland, LA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you walk through the museum, which features exhibits and artifacts related to this infamous duo.

The Louisiana Trails - Jamestown to Winnfield 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 Jamestown! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Louisiana Trails - Jamestown to Winnfield. 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.