Dog-Friendly Activities in Doyline, LA

Lake Bistineau State Park in Doyline, LA is dog friendly and offers great views of the Bayou and the surrounding area. Most of the park is covered in a thick hardwood forest that you and Fido can explore on the Willis Homestead Trail, a beautiful 3.8-mile route. Alternatively, you can try the Blue Wing Trail, Koasati Trail, and Pintail Loop Trail. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after during your visit.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Red River National Wildlife Refuge in Bossier City, LA. Enjoy walking over five miles of trails with your pup by your side. You may even see waterfowl, wading birds, songbirds and other native wildlife, as this area provides habitat for many species.

Love's Travel Stop in Minden, LA, is a dog-friendly gas station and rest area. Across America, you'll find Love's Travel Stops that offer facilities for traveling canines. This location has a fully-fenced dog park with a convenient waste station.

Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District in Benton, LA, is pet friendly. Your pup is welcome to tag along to explore the area. Furry friends are welcome to head to the beach, walk the trails, sit at a picnic table or ride a boat.

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.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Bodcau Wildlife Management Area in Benton, LA. Enjoy walking the paths and maybe even spotting some local wildlife with your pup by your side. This area is a popular for its birding and wildlife viewing, as well as fishing, boating, and hunting.

Grab Fido's leash and head out to C. Bickham Dickson, a pet-friendly recreation area in Shreveport, LA. The park features a boat launch, trails, picnic areas and a fishing dock. Please check conditions before heading out to the park.