Alabama State Parks: dog-friendly policies: dogs on trails

Dogs are allowed on the trails in most Alabama state parks if they stay with you on a leash; bike and horse trails may not allow dogs, so check with the park. No dogs in stores, restaurants, bathhouses, pools or swimming areas.

Source: Alabama State Parks, Dog Friendly Policies. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks

• Oak Mountain State Park hiking trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Monte Sano State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• DeSoto State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Cheaha State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Lake Guntersville State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Chewacla State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year