Dog-Friendly Activities in Sparta, NC

There are 16 dog-friendly activities within 40 kilometers of Sparta. 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 Sparta.

Blue Ridge Music Center

Galax, VA

Blue Ridge Music Center Blue Ridge Music Center is a dog-friendly music venue in Galax, VA where your leashed pup is welcome to join you for the outdoor events only; dogs are not allowed inside buildings. Check the event calendar on their website to see what musical act or event they have happening on the day you are visiting! See Details

Golden Road Vineyards

State Road, NC

Golden Road Vineyards Tucked along its namesake road with a backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, dog-friendly Golden Road Vineyards has a warm feel with ample wood accents, as well as an outside tasting area with multiple fire pits. Estate wines are made from the Petit Manseng, Traminette, Merlot, Petit Manseng, and Tannat grapes grown in the vineyard. Dogs are welcome both inside the tasting room, as well as outside. See Details

Elkin Dog Park

Elkin, NC

Elkin Dog Park Located at Crater Park, Elkin Dog Park in North Carolina is a great place for Fido to run and play off leash. The area features separate fully-fenced spaces for small and large dogs, a grassy lawn, shade trees, chairs, and trash receptacles. Bring water and waste bags for your pup. See Details

Zaloo's Canoes

Jefferson, NC

Zaloo's Canoes Zaloo's Canoes is a dog-friendly tour company on New River in Jefferson, NC. They happily welcome leashed pups in their canoes and kayaks, and if you'd like to take Fido in a tube, they ask that you provide it as their claws often puncture material. With the river's gentle flow and beautiful surroundings, the river will surely wow and stun the whole family. See Details

Tractor Supply Co.

Galax, VA

Tractor Supply Co. Bring Fido along as you shop at Tractor Supply Co., a dog-friendly chain store with a location in Galax, VA. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome inside. Their store sells various agricultural and livestock supplies, tools, workwear, and boots. They also have an aisle for your furry friend filled with treats, dog food, toys and supplies! See Details

Stone Mountain Summit Trail

Roaring Gap, NC

Stone Mountain Summit Trail Stone Mountain Summit Trail is pet-friendly hike in Roaring Gap, NC. It's a difficult, 3.6-mile trail in Stone Mountain State Park that will take about 2 hours to complete with Fido. Explore the 600-foot dome made of granite, known as Stone Mountain, and the nineteenth century homestead remnants that lie beneath it. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. See Details

New River State Park

Laurel Springs, NC

New River State Park New River State Park has ten family and dog-friendly trails in Laurel Springs, NC. All trails are easy to moderate in difficulty and are no longer than 1.4 miles. Fishing, canoeing, and picnicking are allowed at the state park. Dogs must remain leashed. See Details

Happy Paws Bark Park

Jonesville, NC

Happy Paws Bark Park Fido is invited to play at the Happy Paws Bark Park in Jonesville, NC. The off-leash area is located at the beginning of the Jonesville Greenway, featuring two dog park sections for small and large dogs, as well as shade and waste stations. See Details

Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery

State Road, NC

Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery is a dog-friendly place in State Road, NC. Bring Fido along as you sample wines in the tasting room or outside in the pavilion, which overlooks 60 acres of the gorgeous vineyard and pond. Afterward, you and your pup can take a walk on the surrounding 2-mile Grassy Creek Trail. They also host live music and food trucks. See Details

MenaRick Vineyard & Winery

Ronda, NC

MenaRick Vineyard & Winery MenaRick Vineyard & Winery is located in the foothills of Yadkin Valley in Ronda, NC. The pet-friendly 40-acre property features seating on the covered deck as well as picnic tables on the sprawling green lawn. They specialize in Spanish and Portuguese wines, with glasses and bottles available of Syrah, Merlot, Chardonnay, Albariño, Grenacha, Tempranillo, and Touriga Nacional. See Details

Fern Nature Trail

Laurel Springs, NC

Fern Nature Trail Fern Nature Trail is a pet-friendly hiking spot in Laurel Springs, NC. It's an easy, 1.2 mile hike in New River State Park that will take about 45 minutes to complete with Fido. This is a short little hike that takes you through wooded area and hugs close to the New River. If you are up for a longer adventure you can combine this trail with another in the Mount Jefferson State Park. Please note that dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. See Details

New River Trail State Park

Galax, VA

New River Trail State Park The New River Trail State Park 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 Galax! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the New River Trail State Park. 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. See Details

New River Trail State Park

Fries, VA

New River Trail State Park The New River Trail State Park 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 Fries! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the New River Trail State Park. 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. See Details

Lowe's Home Improvement Galax

Galax, VA

Lowe's Home Improvement Galax Lowe's Home Improvement in Galax, VA is pet friendly. This nationwide chain welcomes leashed dogs to shop alongside their owners for a range of supplies. Aisles are filled with tools, appliances, paint, gardening equipment and more. See Details

Jonesville Greenway

Jonesville, NC

Jonesville Greenway The Jonesville Greenway is a 3.8-mile scenic path along the Yadkin River, perfect for hikers and their pups. It offers a serene environment with beautiful landscapes and a dog park located at the beginning of the trailhead. Located in Jonesville, NC, it's also dog friendly. See Details

Rendezvous Mountain State Park

Purlear, NC

Rendezvous Mountain State Park Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Rendezvous Mountain State Park in Purlear, NC. There is much to do at this 1800-acre state park, but some favorites are bird watching, picnicking and hiking the many well-marked trails. Dogs are always welcome, but please keep them on a leash that is no longer than six feet and clean up after them. See Details

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