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Dog-Friendly Activities in Elk Park, NC

There are 34 dog-friendly activities within 40 kilometers of Elk Park. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Elk Park.

Pet Friendly Banner Elk Winery

Banner Elk Winery

Banner Elk Winery

Banner Elk Winery is a dog-friendly winery nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Fido is welcome to join you inside the tasting room or outside for a tasting or a tour. Enjoy stunning views and award-winning wines while you explore the property. Open seasonally. Check their website or call before visiting.

Pet Friendly Grandfather Vineyard & Winery

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery in Banner Elk, NC is dog friendly. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome inside the tasting room, on the patio, or at any of the beautiful outdoor seating. This winery produces several different white and red varietals and sweet wines. Walk the vineyard with your pup before enjoying a glass of wine on the spacious patio. Check their official website for events like visiting food trucks and live music.

Sycamore Shoals Historic Area

Elizabethton, TN

Sycamore Shoals Historic Area

Sycamore Shoals Historic Area is a pet-friendly attraction in Elizabethton, TN. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you to tour outside the buildings. The Carter Mansion is one of the oldest standing frame house in Tennessee and dates back to the mid to late 1770s.

Grandfather Mountain State Park

Grandfather Mountain State Park

Grandfather Mountain is a pet-friendly landmark in Linville, NC. Whether you prefer a more leisurely stroll along one of the many nature trails through gentle forests and meadows or love hiking in the backcountry, you and Fido will find plenty of beauty to savor as you explore the breathtaking wonder of Grandfather Mountain. Pets must be leashed at all times and aren't permitted inside any building or in the Animal Habitats area. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that's left behind.

Mast General Store

Sugar Grove, NC

Mast General Store

Mast General Store is a pet-friendly store in Sugar Grove, NC. This is the original Mast General Store. The store is stocked with country gourmet foods, cast iron cookware, old-fashioned toys and candy, footwear for all walks of life, hardware, souvenirs, and more. Bring Fido along while you shop! They even have a pet section with leashes, toys, locally-made treats, water bowls, and more.

Otter Falls Trail

Seven Devils, NC

Otter Falls Trail

You'll find great walking and biking paths down to a beautiful river and falls on the dog-friendly Otter Falls Trail in Seven Devils, NC. There's also a nice parking lot too, although it does get busy on weekends. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are well-behaved and cleaned up after. Benches are provided at each trail intersection, and also at viewpoints. There's an observation deck located adjacent to Otter Falls at an elevation of 3,620'. The park may be closed in extreme weather, so check the town's website alerts page for updates.

Linville Falls

Linville Falls is a pet-friendly hike in Newland. Flowing from its headwaters high on the steep slopes of Grandfather Mountain, the Linville River flows cascades through two falls on its way to a beautiful gorge. Linville Gorge was America's first officially designated wilderness area. Enjoy the towering hemlocks, dense stands of rhododendron, and native wildflowers on the trails that surround the falls with your leashed pooch.

Shipley Farms Beef

Shipley Farms Beef

Shipley Farms Beef is a pet-friendly farm in Vilas, NC. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome to join you on their walking tour to learn about what makes their products stand out and see firsthand how important responsible farming practices are. Please note that reservations are required.

Valle Crucis Community Park

Valle Crucis Community Park

The pet-friendly Valle Crucis Community Park in Banner Elk, NC, welcomes dogs as long as they are kept on a non-retractable leash (6 feet or shorter). This scenic, nonprofit park features riverside paths, open green space, and a playground, offering a relaxing spot for both active and leisurely outings with your pup.

Beech Mountain Bark Park

Beech Mountain, NC

Beech Mountain Bark Park

The Beech Mountain Bark Park is a fenced, off-leash dog park in Beech Mountain, NC, where well-behaved dogs can exercise in a clean, safe environment. This park is a beautiful, well-maintained space open to all dog lovers and friends who are willing to uphold the park's rules and restrictions. There are two play areas (large/small dog), ample parking, a 56' tall split rail fence & wire mesh, a safety zone entry gate, links to greenway trail, dog watering stations, waste stations and benches.

Price Lake Loop Trail

Blowing Rock, NC

Price Lake Loop Trail

Price Lake Loop Trail is an easy, 2.3 mile hike at Price Lake Campground in Blowing Rock, NC. It'll take about 1.5 hours to complete with Fido. This trail will take you around the pristine Price Lake located on the Blue Ridge Parkway. From May through October you can camp in one of the 180 sites in this scenic park. Enjoy the picnic area, fishing, and non-motorized boating. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. There's also a campground fee to camp overnight.

Elk Knob State Park

Elk Knob State Park

Elk Knob State Park is a dog-friendly place in Todd, NC. It offers fantastic views of the summit from one of the highest peaks in North Carolina. There are currently four trails, ranging in difficulty levels, all equally rewarding. Dogs are allowed on all trails, but must remain leashed. Elk Knob also features backcountry camping, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

High Bluff and Rhododendron Gardens Trails

Bakersville, NC

High Bluff and Rhododendron Gardens Trails

Bring Fido for a hike on the dog-friendly High Bluff and Rhododendron Gardens Trails in Bakersville, NC. They're a moderately easy, 3.5 mile hike on Roan Mountain that will take about 1.5 hours to complete with Fido. You will need to visit this trail April through November, since that is when the road to the gardens is open, but the best time is mid to late June when the Catawba rhododendrons are in bloom.

Flat Rock Loop Trail

Flat Rock Loop Trail

Flat Rock Loop Trail welcomes leashed dogs on a hike through beautiful North Carolina. This trail is under a mile and leads to great views across the forested area. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. The trail can be accessed every day of the week from sunrise to sunset.

Linville Falls Winery

Linville Falls Winery

Linville Falls Winery in Newland, NC is dog friendly. Fido can join you at a shaded table on the outdoor patio but must remain leashed. During the colder months, they provide heaters and a closed-in seating area. Sample award-winning Appalachian High Country wines at this family-owned and operated winery.

Villa Nove Vineyards

Villa Nove Vineyards

Bring Fido to this Tuscan-inspired winery with beautiful views in Butler, TN. Villa Nove Vineyards is a pet-friendly venue where you can enjoy a wine tasting, seasonal live music and charcuterie to pair with your wine. Relax with your pup at an umbrella-covered table on their outdoor patio while you enjoy a glass of their award-winning light and fruity whites or robust but well-balanced reds.

Mast General Store Annex

Mast General Store Annex

Just down the road from the flagship store is the dog-friendly Mast General Store Annex in Banner Elk, NC. Your leashed dog can join you inside while you shop their selection of eclectic clothing, outdoor gear, gourmet foods, souvenirs, old-fashioned toys and candy. They even have a pet section with leashes, toys, water bowls, natural treats, and more.

Spruce Pine Dog Park

Spruce Pine, NC

Spruce Pine Dog Park

Spruce Pine Dog Park is an outdoor recreation area at Brad Ragan Park in Spruce Pine, NC. The entrance to the fenced dog park is located behind the tennis courts. Amenities of the park include benches, agility equipment and trash receptacles. Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the dog park area.

Woods Walk

Woods Walk is a dog-friendly trail loop within Grandfather Mountain State Park in Linville, NC. This short 0.4 mile trail has gradual grades and a wide path making it perfect for families with pets and those seeking a relaxed walk. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity to identify 64 different flower and plant species in addition to 19 tree types. Woods Walk is the lowest trail in this mountainous area and ideal for a casual winter stroll. There are three exits leading to picnic spots in the upper portion of this trail and rest benches dotted along the route.

Black Rock Trail

Black Rock Trail

Black Rock Trail is a mile long route beginning at the far end of Black Rock Parking Area at Grandfather Mountain State Park in Linville, NC. A great hike for families and casual trailblazers, you and your leashed dog are welcome to traverse this scenic trail packed with mountain views, rock formations and an abundance of woodland beauty. On your way to Black Rock, take a short detour to walk underneath a giant boulder known as Arch Rock. A loop at the end of this trail leads to a number of outcropping with expansive views across Blue Ridge Parkway toward Beacon Heights and Grandmother Mountain. Visitors should be prepared for changeable weather, bring suitable hiking shoes, and register their name on the sign-in board at the parking area.

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