Dog-Friendly Activities in Roan Mountain, TN

There are 22 dog-friendly activities within 40 kilometers of Roan Mountain. 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 Roan Mountain.

Banner Elk Winery

Banner Elk, NC

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. See Details

Off Leash Social

Johnson City, TN

Off Leash Social Off Leash Social in Johnson City, TN, offers a social experience for pups and their owners alike. The establishment features a dog park, a kitchen and a bar. The dog park provides a space for pets to run off-leash and make new friends. Memberships or day passes are required for those with pets only—everyone is welcome. All pets must be registered prior to playtime at Off Leash Social. Be sure to check out their events and FAQ page for details on breed restrictions. See Details

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. See Details

Linville Falls

Newland, NC

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. See Details

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. See Details

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. See Details

Founders Park

Johnson City, TN

Founders Park Founders Park is a pet-friendly community hub in the heart of the downtown district in Johnson City, TN. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the walking paths, jump in the creek and take in the view of public art. Please note various events are held throughout the year. See Details

Flat Rock Loop Trail

Linville, NC

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. See Details

Linville Falls Winery

Newland, NC

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. See Details

Villa Nove Vineyards

Butler, TN

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. See Details

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. See Details

Johnson City Dog Park

Johnson City, TN

Johnson City Dog Park Johnson City Dog Park is a member-run organization in Johnson City, TN. This off-leash area is fully enclosed and is approximately 1.8 acres. Water fountains, benches, and bone-shaped dog pools are available in warmer months. Please refer to their website to sign up. See Details

Tweetsie Trail

Johnson City, TN

Tweetsie Trail The Tweetsie Trail is a pet-friendly rails-to-trails project in Johnson City, TN. Your leashed furry friend can join you on the relatively flat path in a beautiful natural setting. Nearly two dozen information markers have been installed along the trail, educating passersby about the area's history. See Details

Watauga Lake Fishing Adventures

Elizabethton, TN

Watauga Lake Fishing Adventures Make awesome memories with your four-legged companion during an outing with Watauga Lake Fishing Adventures in Elizabethton, TN. Well-behaved pups may join their owners for a day on the lake with your guide, George. Whether you're looking to fish by the hour, participate in a lesson, or enjoy a day of fishing, this attraction has just what you're looking for. Dogs must remain on the boat, and owners will be responsible for cleaning up after them. See Details

Nelson Malloy Park

Winston-Salem, NC

Nelson Malloy Park Nelson Malloy Park is a pet-friendly community hub in Winston-Salem, NC. Your furry best friend is welcome to tag along as you explore the area. Amenities include an off-leash area and a paved loop to enjoy with Fido. A playground, splash pad and pavilion are also on site. See Details

Roan Mountain

Bakersville, NC

Roan Mountain Leashed pets are welcome to visit Roan Mountain in Bakersville, NC. This pet-friendly recreation area is a five-mile-long ridge along the North Carolina-Tennessee border in the Unaka Range of the Southern Appalachians. Part of the Pisgah National Forest, it offers scenic views, rare species, and stunning rhododendron blooms in June. See Details

Sugar Mountain Resort

Sugar Mountain, NC

Sugar Mountain Resort Sugar Mountain Resort is a dog-friendly recreation area in Sugar Mountain, NC, offering year-round outdoor adventures for both guests and their canine companions. The resort's pet policy allows well-behaved dogs on the property, provided they are leashed and not inside buildings, on decks, slopes, chairlifts, or the ice rink. In winter, visitors can enjoy snowshoeing 125 acres of terrain. Spring and summer bring opportunities for hiking the many trails, while fall is celebrated with events like Oktoberfest. See Details

Buckeye Recreation Center

Beech Mountain, NC

Buckeye Recreation Center The Buckeye Recreation Center, nestled in the scenic Beech Mountain, NC, is a haven for pet lovers, featuring a network of stunning pet-friendly trails perfect for exploring with your pup. In addition to the picturesque trails, the nearby Buckeye Lake Park offers a variety of outdoor activities, including peaceful picnic shelters, serene fishing spots, boating opportunities, a cozy campfire area, and plenty of shaded picnic spots where you can relax and enjoy the natural beauty surrounding you. See Details

Town Square

Burnsville, NC

Town Square In the heart of downtown Burnsville, NC, you'll find the Town Square, a pet-friendly green space that welcomes leashed dogs. Come by and have a picnic with your pooch! See Details

Brad Ragan Memorial Park

Spruce Pine, NC

Brad Ragan Memorial Park Two and four-legged friends are invited to visit Spruce Pine, NC's Brad Ragan Memorial Park. This pet-friendly recreation area offers a range of parkgoer amenities, including picnic shelters, sports courts, playgrounds and a dog park. Dogs must be leashed unless within the designated off-leash dog park area. See Details