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Dog-Friendly Activities in Hiawassee, GA

There are 4 dog-friendly activities in Hiawassee, and 41 more nearby. 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 Hiawassee.

Pet Friendly Hiawassee Antique Mall

Hiawassee Antique Mall

Hiawassee Antique Mall

Small, leashed pets or pets in carriers are permitted to visit the dog-friendly Hiawassee Antique Mall in Hiawassee, GA. With more than 10,000 square feet of shopping space, you are sure to spend a good bit of time when visiting this antique store. Make sure to pack a snack for Fido before you head to Hiawassee Antique Mall.

Pet Friendly Lake Chatuge Recreation Area

Lake Chatuge Recreation Area

Lake Chatuge Recreation Area

Lake Chatuge Recreation Area is a pet-friendly spot in Hiawassee, GA. Fido is welcome to tag along for a day out on the water to go kayaking or boating. A trail to visit with your furry friend is also on-site, about a mile long, and takes you around the lake.

Hightower Creek Vineyards

Hightower Creek Vineyards

Bring Fido to Hightower Creek Vineyards in Hiawassee, GA. This dog-friendly winery invites two and four-legged friends to sit together on the covered deck or lawn seating area with a view of the mountains. Guests can order a glass of wine or enjoy a tasting while nibbling on small bites like meat and cheese with crackers. Visitors are also permitted to pack their own picnic to pair with Hightower's delicious drinks options.

Brasstown Bald Visitor Information Center

Brasstown Bald Visitor Information Center

Brasstown Bald Visitor Information Center is a pet-friendly attraction located within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests in Hiawassee, GA. Pets are welcome on the shuttle that takes you up to the visitor center, the highest point in Georgia at 4,784 feet above sea level, but note that pets aren't permitted inside the visitor center. Enjoy exploring various trails with your leashed pup. The entry fee allows access to the day-use area and visitor center shuttle.

Anna Ruby Falls

Anna Ruby Falls

Anna Ruby Falls is a beautiful waterfall near Helen, GA. Located in the heart of the Chattahoochee National Forest, this picturesque spot can be accessed from a pet-friendly, half-mile trail within Unicoi State Park. The short hike is fairly steep, but the view of the falls is worth it. Dogs are welcome on the trail, as long as they are leashed and cleaned up after.

Cool River Tubing

Cool River Tubing

Cool River Tubing offers a variety of options for dog-friendly tubing trips down the Chattahoochee River in Helen, GA. Pets are welcome to tube with their human family members or ride in a tube of their very own. Please note that this attraction is open seasonally; be sure to check their website for current days and hours of operation.

Unicoi State Park

Unicoi State Park

Fido is welcome to explore Unicoi State Park in Helen, GA. This dog-friendly park features 1,029 acres of adventure activities, a 53-acre lake nestled between mountaintops and gorgeous trails to Helen and Anna Ruby Falls. There is even a small, fenced dog park next to the park's main office. Visiting pets must be friendly and on a short, sturdy leash. Dog owners must be courteous to other patrons and clean up after their pets in all areas of the park. There's an entrance fee per vehicle.

Crane Creek Vineyards

Young Harris, GA

Crane Creek Vineyards

Crane Creek Vineyards in Young Harris, GA, is a local, dog-friendly vineyard with a great variety of wines. Leashed dogs are welcome both outside and inside the tasting room. Tasting flights, and wine by the glass and bottle are available. A small selection of cheese and snacks is available for purchase, but you are also welcome to bring your own picnic. Outside alcohol is not permitted.

Alpine Mini Golf

Alpine Mini Golf

Alpine Mini Golf is pet-friendly. Located in downtown Helen and decorated with stunning floral displays, you and your pooch can play a fun round together at this 18-hole alpine themed miniature golf course. If you're worried about your canine caddy getting in the way when you're lining up a shot, there's a place to hook him up at each hole. Alpine Mini Golf is open every day of the week from 10am to 10pm from March through November (weather permitting). The course is also open on weekends December through February. Call ahead to check opening times during winter months.

Smithgall Woods State Park

Smithgall Woods State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans in certain areas of Smithgall Woods State Park in Helen, GA. There are 28 miles of pet-friendly trails that your pup can enjoy if they are on a leash under six feet. If you get tired on one of the trails, you can stop for a rest at one of the many picnic shelters. The park is also a very popular fishing destination.

Hardman Farm State Historic Site

Sautee Nacoochee, GA

Hardman Farm State Historic Site

Leashed dogs are allowed on the nature trails and outdoor areas at Hardman Farm State Historic Site, a pet-friendly attraction in Sautee Nacoochee, GA. The iconic Unicoi Turnpike, which was created by early Native Americans, will take you through historic farm landscape where both early Native Americans lived and later on the Nichols and Hardman families’ built their mansion. While Fido is not permitted inside any of the buildings, you can enjoy wandering the grounds and admire the Native American mound that still occupies the grounds. This historic site is open from March through December.

Murphy River Walk

Murphy River Walk

Murphy River Walk is a 3.4 mile moderately trafficked dog-friendly trail located near downtown Murphy, NC. It features a walk along two rivers and their convergence point. It is a good trail for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of interesting overlook spots and signage. Dogs are able to use this trail so long as they remain on-leash and are cleaned up after.

Moccasin Creek State Park

Clarkesville, GA

Moccasin Creek State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome at Moccasin Creek State Park in Clarkesville, GA. This pet-friendly park offers 2,800 acres to explore with your furry friend, making this the prime spot for hiking, kayaking and fishing. Be sure to visit the Hemlock Falls Trail to view the waterfalls with your furry friend beside you.

Steve's Old Time Photo

Steve's Old Time Photo

Bring Fido along for a timeless adventure at Steve's Old Time Photo in downtown Helen, GA. This dog-friendly photo studio has over 45 years of experience creating fun, old-time portraits that capture unforgettable memories. Dress up in vintage costumes, strike a pose with your pup and walk away with a keepsake you'll treasure forever.

Rufus Morgan Falls Trail

Rufus Morgan Falls Trail

Rufus Morgan Falls Trail in Franklin, NC, is pet friendly. It's a moderately easy, 1 mile hike in Nantahala National Forest that will take about 40 minutes to complete with Fido. This little out of the way trail is a lovely spot that has soft ground and several water sources for Fido. Please note that dogs must be on a leash between April 1 and August 15, but must be under control at all times.

Dukes Creek Falls

Dukes Creek Falls

Take your leashed pup to explore the pet-friendly Dukes Creek Falls trail in Helen, GA. Located inside the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, this path follows a 300-foot waterfall through an out-and-back trail about two miles long. Please note that there is a fee for entering the forest (cash or check only).

Snowbird Mountains Brewery

Snowbird Mountains Brewery

Snowbird Mountains Brewery is a pet-friendly taproom in Andrews, NC. Bring Fido for a day out at Heritage Park and head over to grab a cold beverage inside or outdoors. They offer a wide selection of craft beers in a scenic town.

Buck Bald Brewing

Buck Bald Brewing

Buck Bald Brewing in downtown Murphy, NC, offers favorites like Hollerin' Man Pale Ale, Big Frog IPA and Ragin' Red Ale, plus exclusive location-only brews. With a welcoming vibe and a spacious outdoor patio, it's a great place to relax or socialize. Guests can bring friends, takeout food, and leashed dogs inside or outdoors at this pet-friendly taproom.

Unicoi to Helen Trail

Unicoi to Helen Trail

Unicoi to Helen Trail is a 3-mile, one-way, pet-friendly pathway that leads from Unicoi State Park into Helen's bustling Bavarian downtown. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on this moderate, heavily trafficked hike, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them and they remain on a short leash.

Alpine Festival of Arts and Crafts

Alpine Festival of Arts and Crafts

Alpine Festival of Arts and Crafts is a dog-friendly gift shop in Helen, GA. With over 5,000 sq. ft., it is the largest of its kind in the city. The store is filled with arts and crafts, gifts, souvenirs, and much more.

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