If your dog likes to ruff it, bring Fido hiking in Iowa. Our dog friendly hiking section includes everything from easy one-hour walks to fantastic overnight trips in Iowa that won’t be soon forgotten. Seriously, go take a hike!
Indian Creek Nature Center
Indian Creek Nature Center is a pet-friendly attraction in Cedar Rapids, IA. Home to 210 beautiful acres of wetlands, riparian forests, prairies, woodlands, and a wide variety of flora and fauna, you and your pooch are invited to explore more than 5 miles of nature trails together. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after.
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Lake Ahquabi State Park
Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Lake Ahquabi State Park in Indianola, IA. This 770-acre park has more than seven miles of multi-use trails, including a trail along the shoreline of the lake and another that winds in through the woods. The centerpiece of this park is the 115-acre man-made lake in the center, perfect for recreational boat users and anglers. You can bring Fido with you into the park, but pets must remain on a leash under six feet for the duration of their visit.
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Stone State Park
Stone State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Sioux City, IA. The rugged landscape of the park makes it a great place to explore for adventurous dogs and their owners. The eight miles of hiking trails will take you around the scenic vistas of wooded valleys and dry prairie ridges, alongside the Big Sioux River. Dogs are invited to join their owners around the park, as long as they are on a leash under six feet in length.
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Wapsipinicon State Park
Dogs are welcome at Wapsipinicon State Park in Anamosa, IA, where you can take the path down to Dutch Creek Ice Cave and Horse Thief Cave. There are 3.5 miles of pet-friendly trails that lead through woods and prairies, taking you on a tour of plants and wildlife that call the park home. Please remember to leash and clean up after your pets during your visit.
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Lewis and Clark State Park
Lewis and Clark State Park in Onawa, Iowa is pet friendly. Located along the shores of Blue Lake, formed by the Missouri River many years ago, this park was one of the stops that Lewis and Clark made on their great expedition in 1804. Dogs are welcome to enjoy walking the trails with you around the lake and through nearby woodlands, but please remember to keep them on a leash under six feet in length and to clean up any mess they leave behind.
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Prairie Rose State Park
Prairie Rose State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Harlan, IA. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the 218-acre lake and surrounding wooded trails in the area. The seven miles of multi-purpose trails in the park can be used all year round by pups and their owners. Dogs are welcome on a leash under six feet, as long as all their mess is cleaned up after them.
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Lake Anita State Park
Lake Anita State Park, featuring a 171-acre reservoir on a branch of the Nishnabotna River, is a dog-friendly recreation area in Anita, IA. Home to a four-mile trail that loops around the lake and a number of other interesting trails that weave inland, this is a great spot for Fido to stretch his legs. Your pup is welcome to join you on the trails as long as they are on a leash under six feet in length.
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Preparation Canyon State Park
Dogs are welcome at Preparation Canyon State Park in Pisgah, IA. This pet-friendly park spans 344-acres of hilly woodland. Previously owned and farmed by the Mormon Church, this now state-owned park features a number of trails that wind their way through the rugged Loess Hills, alongside the many streams and springs in the area. Please remember to leash and clean up after your pets during your visit.
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Elk Rock State Park
Located on the banks of Red Rock Reservoir, Elk Rock State Park is pet friendly. You and Fido will discover a lovely park with a picnic area and 13 miles of multi-use trails in Knoxville, Iowa. Enjoy the scenery and diverse wildlife, including a variety of birds, trees, wildflowers and 35 species of mammals. Keep an eye on the weather as the trails may be closed on certain days. Dogs must remain on a leash for the duration of their visit.
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Lake Darling State Park
Lake Darling State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Brighton, IA. Leashed pets and their owners can enjoy the 302-acre lake and 18 miles of surrounding shoreline. There are lots of trails that weave their way around the lake and the varied area, including one that will take you and your pooch through a reestablished prairie and another that winds through woods to a cemetery dating back to the 1800s.
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Lake Wapello State Park
Lake Wapello State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Drakesville, IA. Named in honor of the famous Native American Chief Wapello, this park is home to pretty wooded hillsides, shaded grassy picnic areas, and the centerpiece and namesake, Lake Wapello. Lots of recreational boat users and anglers love to visit the lake. If you prefer to stay on dry land, there's a seven mile lake shore trail and a nature trail on the north side of the park. Please be sure to leash and clean up after your pets.
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Red Haw State Park
Red Haw State Park is pet-friendly destination in Chariton, IA. There's a multi-use trail around the 70-acre lake that offers a scenic view for dog walkers. Dogs are welcome in the park and on the grassy trail that weaves around the lake, as long as they are on a leash under six feet. Owners are also reminded to clean up any mess after their pooches to preserve the cleanliness of the water and surrounding area.
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Keosauqua, IA. The main attraction at this 1,653-acre park are the 19 Native American burial mounds that overlook the Des Moines River. Leashed dogs can join you on the many trails that lead around the mounds and into the woods. The trails wind through valleys and cliffs along the rivers banks and feature a variety of wildlife, plants and wildflowers, along with some trees dating back 200 years.
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Fort Defiance State Park
Fort Defiance State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Estherville, IA. You are welcome to bring Fido with you to enjoy the trails that take you through the hills and woodlands around the fort. Built during the great depression by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park's trails, picnic areas, and scenic overlooks are all popular among visitors looking to relax in classic Iowa surroundings. Dogs are welcome around the park if they are cleaned up after and on a leash under six feet.
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Whiterock Conservancy
Enjoy a day spent exploring the year-round hiking trails at dog-friendly Whiterock Conservancy in Coon Rapids, IA. Fido is welcome on all trails but should be leashed or under voice control as you're likely to encounter horseback riders and cyclists during your visit. Whiterock Conservancy offers 40 miles of scenic trails which guide you through beautiful oak forests and across picturesque open prairies. The area is free to visitors but $2 donations are appreciated and can be left at most trailheads. Hikers will find routes to suit all activity levels; the adventurous outdoor enthusiasts can undertake the 9.7 mile Main Loop, and those casual pleasure-seekers can meander along the 1.2 mile White Oak trail. Dogs are permitted at designated campsites and select accommodations, but are not allowed at Hollyhock or Home Farm.
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Black Hawk State Park
Black Hawk State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Lake View, IA. The centerpiece of the park is Black Hawk Lake, a 957-acre natural lake. There are a number of trails around the lake that lead to different picnic areas for pets and their owners to enjoy, including the 1.6-mile Stubb Severson Nature Trail and the 33-mile, hard-surfaced Sauk Rail Trail.
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McIntosh Woods State Park
Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly McIntosh Woods State Park in Ventura, IA. This wooded area is popular among visitors for providing a shaded spot to wander and check out wildlife, and it serves as a great entrance point for the 3,684-acre Clear Lake. Leashed dogs can enjoy a walk with you on the one-mile interpretive hiking trail that winds its way through the park.
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Springbrook State Park
Springbrook State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Guthrie Center, IA. This popular park is a great place to get away from it all with your leashed pooch. Explore the twelve miles of varied trails that weave around the area at this 930-acre park of rolling hills, wooded areas and a small lake. While you're exploring together, you may run into deer, red and gray fox, coyote, raccoon, beaver, muskrat, and wild turkeys.
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Viking Lake State Park
Dogs are allowed at pet-friendly Viking Lake State Park in Stanton, IA. Leashed pups can enjoy six miles of trails around the park that provide dogs and their owners a view into the varied natural features. Please note that dogs must be cleaned up after and are not permitted in the lake.
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