Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Bruce, MS

Elvis Presley Birthplace is home to a pet-friendly trail. This historic museum site in Tupelo, MS, is dedicated to preserving the birthplace of the American musician. Leashed dogs are welcome on the outdoor sections of this historic site.

Bring Fido for a walk on the pet-friendly Columbus Riverwalk & Trail in Mississippi that begins at Main Street and winds along the Tombigbee River. The path offers two pavilions, bathrooms, benches, bike racks and picnic tables. Dogs must remain on a leash at all times.

The Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center in Columbus, MS, offers you and your furry friend a nature trail system that covers 4 miles. Interpretive signs along the pathways also identify some of the plants and the area's cultural history. All activity levels are welcome.

Fourth Bluff Park in Memphis, TN is dog friendly. Leashed pups are welcome to join their owners throughout the park which sits atop the river bluff on Front Street between Court and Jefferson. You and Fido can wander the trails and enjoy the views of the riverfront from under the shade of a tree.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Mud Island River Park in Memphis. Enjoy walking your dog or playing a game of fetch in the park overlooking the Mississippi River and downtown Memphis. Always clean up after your pet. The park is open daily from 7am to dusk; it is closed Nov-Mar.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Drummonds Park. The 30-acre handicap accessible community park features serene walking/hiking trails that wind through beautiful natural woodlands rich with wildlife, a children’s playground, a soccer field and covered/lighted pavilions with picnic tables and grills.

Fido can earn his Bark Ranger certificate for the Natchez Trace Parkway at the pet-friendly Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center in Tupelo, MS. Enjoy walking the trails around the building and stretching your legs with your pup. Please note that pets are not permitted in the building.

You can bring Fido with you to Tishomingo State Park in Mississippi. This pet-friendly park is on the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The name for the area comes from Chief Tishomingo, the leader of the Chickasaw nation, and evidence of Paleo Indians remains in the park from 7,000 BC. You and your leashed pup can explore the wildflower border trails during your visit.

Tom Lee Park is a pet-friendly riverside park in Memphis, TN. Your leashed pup can join you on a walk as you witness gardens and public artwork created by artist Theaster Gates. A playground, giant swings and a covered basketball court are also available for Fido to watch from the sidelines.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at Mississippi River Greenbelt Park, a pet-friendly park on Mud Island in Memphis, TN. Enjoy views of the Mississippi River and Memphis as you walk down this greenway. The Mud Island Dog Park is also located within Greenbelt Park.

Whether you enjoy fishing or hiking, the dog-friendly Village Creek State Park in Wynne, AR, has plenty of ways to enjoy a day in the sunshine with Fido. More than 7 miles of trails await you and your leashed pup the opportunity to explore and hike. There are two lakes in which you can fish, too!

The dog-friendly Mississippi River State Park offers fishing and hiking opportunities for you to enjoy with your pup. The park, located in Marianna, AR, boasts a variety of campsites, seven bodies of water for fishing, kayaking, and boating, and many trails for hiking and watching for wildlife in the forest with your leashed pup.

Legion State Park is a pet-friendly spot in Louisville, MS. You are welcome to Bring Fido to enjoy this land once occupied by the Choctaw Indian Nation. The nature trails around the park will take you to Legion Lodge, a hand-hewn log structure that has remained unaltered since its construction in the 1930s. Dogs must be kept on a leash for the duration of their visit.

Holly Springs National Forest is a dog-friendly recreation space in Potts Camp, MS. Your leashed pup can join you in exploring miles of hiking trails throughout the area. Camping, fishing, picnicking and boating are also popular activities. Please remember to clean up after Fido.

Tanglefoot Trail is a pet-friendly attraction in Ecru, MS. Your leashed furry friend can tag along on this asphalt trail, which totals 43.6 miles and takes you through Chickasaw, Pontotoc, and Union counties. The path offers views of mature hardwood forests, trees draped in vines, fields of cotton and soybeans, and wetlands.

Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge is a dog-friendly recreation area in Starkville, MS. You and your leashed pet can enjoy the hiking trails, wildlife viewing and picnicking. Be aware that alligators are present in the area.

The South Campus Rail Trail 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 Oxford! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the South Campus Rail Trail. 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.

J.P. Coleman State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Luka, MS. The park is on the shoreline of Pickwick Lake and the Tennessee River. There are plenty of nature trails to explore with your furry friend. Dogs must be on a leash under six feet as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Lamar Park is a large dog-friendly park in Oxford, MS. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the walking trails. The largest loop is approximately 1.5 miles. There are sculptures you can view as you jog or stroll around the lake, and there are benches where you can rest and take in the scenery with Fido.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly T.O. Fuller State Park in Memphis, TN. This park features over eight miles of hiking trails for you to enjoy with your pup. There are also picnic areas and places for camping.