Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Clewiston, FL

Lettuce Lake Conservation Park is a pet-friendly destination in Tampa, FL. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the hiking trails with you at this 240-acre site with wooded picnic areas, barbecue grills, playgrounds and restrooms. There is an admission fee, and pets are not permitted on the boardwalk.

Tree Tops Park is a dog-friendly attraction in Davie, FL. This park is home to a boardwalk through 23 acres of restored freshwater marsh, nature trails covered by old trees, an observation tower, picnic area, and campground. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore with their owners. There's a gate fee to access the park on weekends and holidays.

Located just a few minutes down the road from Tampa, Hillsborough River State Park in Thonotosassa seems a million miles away from the urban sprawl. This Florida state park has four pet-friendly hiking trails to choose from, which are over seven miles in length. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you in most outdoor areas, but they're not permitted inside buildings. The park is open daily, and there is an entrance fee.

Eureka Springs Conservation Park in Tampa, FL is a dog-friendly park on 31 acres featuring scenic boardwalks through a floodplain forest, walking trails, a rose garden and picnic areas. Dogs must leashed, and there is an entrance fee per vehicle. Note that the greenhouse is not pet friendly.

Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve is home to a number of pet-friendly trails in North Fort Myers, FL. Separated by Interstate 75 with two separate access points, the east side features a 1.5-mile boardwalk and paved trail that meanders through wetland, hammock and pine flatwood ecosystems, as well as three miles of additional primitive hiking trails. Dogs are welcome to join you, as long as they are leashed and well-behaved on the trail.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Bonnet Springs Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Lakeland, FL. Explore giant oak trees, beautiful streams, boardwalks, walking paths, views of Lake Bonnet and more at this blend of an urban and natural park.

Explore part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystems with your pup on the Wildlife Drive through J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in Sanibel, FL. Dogs are allowed on the Wildlife Drive, Indigo Trail and the Bailey Tract as long as they are kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times.

Oleta River State Park in North Miami Beach, FL is home to a lovely natural oasis of hardwood hammocks and mangroves and is bisected by the Oleta River. This large, pet-friendly urban park, located 30 minutes from downtown Miami, invites you and your pup to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Pets are not allowed at the beach, but leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the trails and for kayaking. Alternatively, you can bring Fido for a picnic at Biscayne Bay.

Koreshan State Park is a vast dog-friendly open area in Estero, FL. The park is an ideal place to enjoy a picnic, take advantage of the camping facilities, explore trails or gain access to the Estero River for canoeing. The Koreshan State Historic Site is also situated within the state park grounds. Pet owners should note that there are alligators in the area and dogs should be leashed near the water's edge.

The General James A. Van Fleet State 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 dog-friendly "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Polk City! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the General James A. Van Fleet State 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.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park in Okeechobee, FL. This pet-friendly, natural prairie habitat is home to lots of wildlife, so please keep Fido on a 6-foot or shorter leach. Your pooch can join you on a number of trails in the multi-use trail system lined with an array of wildflowers. Please note that dogs aren't permitted on the Hammock Trail.

Leashed dogs are welcome along the pet-friendly walking path that surrounds Lake Mirror in Lakeland, FL. Explore the beautiful path around this historic space in downtown, with plenty of benches to stop and take in the sights.

The Gordon River Greenway serves as an ecological oasis in Naples, FL. The pet-friendly 140-acre park features a 2.5-mile network of asphalt, mulch, and boardwalk trails that wind through six distinct native plant communities, offering a serene setting for walking leashed dogs. The park features piers, a kayak/canoe launch with a storage rack, bike racks, restrooms with water fountains, a playground complete with a treehouse, and picnic pavilions.

Popular with locals and visitors alike, the Lake Trail is the place to go when you want to enjoy some exercise with your pup in Palm Beach, FL. As you walk along this shaded and paved dog-friendly trail, you can spot beautiful Palm Beach mansions as well as the marvelous skyline reflected in the Lake Worth Lagoon.

John Yarbrough Linear Park Trail is a great place to walk your dog in Fort Myers, FL. The dog-friendly trail is well shaded on the southern-most section. The trail can be accessed by sidewalk or paths at: Daniels Parkway, Crystal Drive, and Colonial Boulevard. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on a trip to the Dogs & Cats Walkway & Sculpture Gardens at Maurice A. Ferré Park, a pet-friendly permanent art installation in Miami, FL. This outdoor exhibit features 52 large aluminum sculptures, 26 dogs and 26 cats, painted by local artists. The exhibit is both educational, beautiful and raises awareness about respecting and protecting our four-legged best friends.

One of the largest regional parks in the county, Edward Medard Conservation Park in Plant City, FL is a dog-friendly area where leashed pups are welcome to explore. The park features both paved and unpaved trails, picnic pavilions, fishing, boating, and a campground. There is an entrance fee for visitors.

Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is a pet-friendly destination in Boynton Beach, FL. Leashed pets are welcome to join you along the 36-mile Perimeter Levee Trail. Dogs are not permitted around the visitor center, boardwalks, Lee Road or the impoundments, and a vehicle fee is required for entry.

Captain Forster Hammock Preserve in Vero Beach, FL, is a hidden gem on the Indian River that goes from the river to the ocean. This 3/4 mile maintained trail passes through wonderful oak hammocks and wetland areas directly to the ocean. When you cross A1A the trail continues through another forested canopy ending under a stand of Australia pines with chairs and benches. Because this property is in the town of Indian River Shores, the beach is pet friendly for leashed dogs. Restrooms and water are at the trailhead but not at the beach.

You and your leashed pup will love the natural beauty of Florida's dog-friendly Lake Kissimmee State Park in Lake Wales, FL, as you explore 13 miles of hiking trails. The park is home to bald eagles, sandhill cranes, white-tailed deer, turkey, and a variety of other animals and birds. Dogs must be leashed at all times and are not permitted on beaches or playgrounds or in any park building, including cabins. There is a fee per vehicle to enter the park.