Stay in these Cozy Cabins with Your Dog at Georgia State Parks
Black Rock Mountain State Park in Clayton, Georgia. Photo by @olivergoesoutside
Black Rock Mountain State Park in Clayton
Georgia’s highest state park, Black Rock Mountain State Park in the North Georgia mountains, offers exceptional peak-strewn scenery and great leaf-watching during autumn. Dogs are welcome in cottages #5, #8 and #10, which have fireplaces and open porches. A wooded campground is open to pets, as well. The short lake loop is perfect for older dogs or those with little legs, while the 2.2-mile Tennessee Rock Loop is a good choice for more energetic pups.
Crooked River State Park in St. Marys, Georgia. Photo by @grapes33
Crooked River State Park in St. Marys
Sniff out fiddler crabs and other marsh creatures when you visit Crooked River State Park in southeast Georgia. Bring your boat and put Max in a canine life vest to explore tidal Crooked River. Four cottages are pet-friendly, all with screened porches and pretty views. The park’s campground welcomes pets and is shaded by trees draped in Spanish moss. Because alligators live in this part of Georgia, pay attention to wildlife signage near ponds.
Cabin at F.D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain, Georgia
F.D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain
At more than 9,000 acres, F.D. Roosevelt State Park is Georgia’s largest state park and a hiker's paradise. More than 40 miles of trails are waiting to be explored, with plenty of options for shorter loops. The 3.2-mile Mountain Creek Nature Loop starts right in the campground and is part of the Tails on Trails Club. Stay overnight in four dog-friendly cottages, or choose from more than 100 campsites.
* Paw-some! This is a Tails on Trails Park.
High Falls State Park in Jackson
This scenic escape is just off I-75 in Butts County, making it easy to reach by travelers. At High Falls State Park, you can hike along the Towaliga River to view cascading waterfalls and shoals. This 1.5-mile trail is part of the Tails on Trails Club, plus there are three more miles of trails to explore. Be sure to stay off wet rocks and slippery waterfalls. A lake is open to private boats with a 10 horsepower limit. Your pup will enjoy the smell of campfires and cookouts in the park’s dog-friendly campground.
* Paw-some! This is a Tails on Trails Park.
Laura Walker State Park in Waycross, Georgia
Laura S. Walker State Park in Waycross
Does your pup have energy to burn? Book a cabin at Laura S. Walker State Park in southeast Georgia where you'll find a dedicated dog park. After making new friends, "Max" can stretch out on a screened porch while you enjoy a lake view. Cottages are just a short stroll from the park’s wetland boardwalk, and the sunny campground is dog-friendly, as well.
Mistletoe State Park in Appling, Georgia. Photo by @jaspertheaustralianshepherd
Mistletoe State Park in Appling
Bring Fido, your floats and fishing rod to Mistletoe State Park on Clarks Hill Lake, the largest reservoir in Georgia. Stay overnight in one of five pet-friendly cottages, including the Fisherman’s Cabin. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the 93-site campground with many lakefront sites and 15 miles of trails.
Sweetwater Creek State Park in Lithia Springs
Just west of Atlanta, Sweetwater Creek State Park is perfect for dog lovers. Let Ginger explore as you walk along the beautiful creek to Civil War-era mill ruins. You’ll learn about the park’s history while Ginger makes new friends along the way. The park’s new tent-only campground is dog friendly and just steps from a fishing lake.
* Paw-some! This is a Tails on Trails Park.
More Information
There is no extra fee for pets in campgrounds, and a $50 fee per dog (maximum two) for pet-friendly cottages. For their own safety and the protection of wildlife, dogs must be leashed at all times while exploring parks. Discover more dog-friendly cabins and campgrounds at GaStateParks.org.
