Dog-Friendly Activities in Kinder, LA

The Atchafalaya Experience in Breaux Bridge, LA, is pet-friendly. The tour lasts for three hours and visitors have an opportunity to see large cypress trees growing in the water of the swamp, alligators, and birds such as herons, egrets, osprey, hawks, and owls. What you see is dependent upon the season and water levels, but there is always something interesting. There is an admission cost per person but Fido tours free! There's usually a weight limit of 40lbs, but larger dogs may be allowed at the discretion of the tour operator. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Tours meet at the Welcome Center.

Your leashed pup is welcome to join you outside on the grounds as you explore the various exhibits and take a self-guided tour of Tabasco Brand Factory Tours & Museum, a dog-friendly activity in Avery Island, LA. Please note dogs aren't permitted inside any buildings.

Clark Creek Natural Area in Woodville, MS, is a dog-friendly, 700 acre park to explore and features 50 waterfalls. The waterfalls are the main attraction of this public recreation area, with some of them crashing down from 30 feet. Grab Fido's leash and jump on one of the trails that weave through the forests. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pets leave behind to preserve the cleanliness of the park.

Dogs are welcome at Chicot State Park, a 6,400-acre pet-friendly recreation area in Ville Platte, LA. Visitors can explore this vast park on a hike across the 20-mile trail which leads to primitive campsites, through woodlands, and to overlooks of Chicot Lake. You can bring Fido with you to the trail on a leash under six feet, as long as you clean up any mess that they leave behind.

North Toledo Bend State Park in Zwolle, LA is dog friendly and one of the country's largest man-made reservoirs. Visitors to the park can enjoy a range of activities on the water, including recreational boating with your canine companion, angling, and water-sports. For dogs who prefer to keep their paws on dry land, there are a couple of hiking trails that weave through woodland surrounding the reservoir. If you want to prolong your stay in the park, then book yourself into one of the pet-friendly campsites.

Kaffie-Frederick General Mercantile is a charming, well-stocked mercantile offering everything from quality kitchenware to hardware and unique, nostalgic gifts. The aisles are easy to browse and leashed dogs are warmly welcomed. A great pet-friendly stop in Natchitoches, LA, for practical finds and fun treasures.

Natchez Bluff Trail in Mississippi is pet friendly. Walk to one of the best views of the River with your leashed pup. Visit at sunset, where you can admire the sun going down over neighboring Louisiana. When you're finished admiring the view, walk down a 200 feet staircase to the bluff's base and enjoy a walk alongside some architectural beauties on display.

Natchez National Historical Park is home to pet-friendly trails in Mississippi. Bring your pup along to learn about the area's history and architecture. The outdoor areas welcome dogs to explore on a leash, as long as they are well-behaved and cleaned up after.

Love's Travel Stop is a gas station and rest area in Opelousas, LA. This pet-friendly location has a fully-fenced dog park with separate areas for small and large pups. Features of this rest stop also include Hardee's, Godfather's Pizza, private showers, a laundry facility, Wi-Fi, RV-friendly parking and more.

Bring Fido to Abita Brewing Company in Covington, LA. This dog-friendly bar invites two and four-legged friends to sit together at one of the outdoor tables on the patio. Their beverage options include year-round brews like the Andygator and Beeracuda, seasonal drinks like King Cake Soda and Christmas Ale, and limited ales like the Vanilla Triple Dog and Fluffernutter.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on pet-friendly Rev’s Natchez Country Tours in Natchez, MS. Hosted by local guide Tracy “Rev” Collins, tours include a 1.5-hour Natchez History Tour or longer custom Country Tour to historic sites across Jefferson, Claiborne, and Adams Counties.

Bring Fido to Raising Cane's Dog Park, located inside New Iberia City Park in New Iberia, LA. The dog park has two separately-fenced areas for large and small dogs, and is enclosed by a 6-foot high chain link fence. There are large trees which provide plenty of shade in warm weather, benches for owners to rest on, and convenient pet waste stations.

Bring Fido to play off leash at Beaullieu Park Dog Park in Lafayette, LA. The park is a single fenced area for dogs of all sizes to play and features agility obstacles, bench seating, pet waste stations, a covered picnic table, and water hose.

Ida Reed Dog Park is an off-leash pup recreation area in Beaumont, TX. This large, fenced and well-maintained park has clean-up supplies and separate areas for large and small dogs.

Moncus Park Dog Park is a 100-acre urban park in the heart of Lafayette, LA, where Fido can socialize and exercise. A permit must be purchased for entry. Be sure to check their calendar for small dog and large dog admittance, as they alternate daily.

Natchez Trace Parkway is a dog-friendly, 444-mile recreational road and scenic drive in Mississippi, taking visitors through three states. It roughly follows the "Old Natchez Trace," a historic travel corridor used by American Indians, "Kaintucks," European settlers, slave traders, soldiers and future presidents. Stop along the way to hike and explore the beautiful natural areas with your leashed pup.

Sam Houston Jones State Park in Lake Charles, LA is dog friendly. Leashed pets are welcome to join you on several trails within the park which include the Riverwalk Trail that weaves alongside the water, the Cypress Tupelo Trail, Swamp Walk Trail, Longleaf Pine Trail, and the Longleaf Pine Extension.

Dogs are welcome at Palmetto Island State Park, located on the banks of Vermilion River in Abbeville, LA. You and Fido can stroll along the pet-friendly Cypress Trail, a 0.7-mile nature trail which leads you through woodland along the shoreline of the river. The park is a popular place for bird watching, camping and fishing.

Rutherford Beach on the Gulf Coast in Cameron, LA is dog friendly. This beach is very popular with families and allows dogs to explore without a leash. Parking on the beach is permitted, but visitors should be mindful of off-leash pets, children, and pay attention to the tides.

Bring Fido to play off leash at Bark Du Lac Dog Park in Lake Charles, LA. This fenced park has a double-gated entrance, agility obstacles, large trees, benches, and pet waste stations.