Indiana State Parks: pet rules: dogs on trails

Pets must be on a leash of 6 feet or less, or caged, everywhere in the park, and attended at all times; pet fences aren't allowed. No pets at swimming pools, on beaches (unless designated for pets), in rented recreation buildings, public buildings, or the Pioneer Village at Spring Mill State Park.

Source: Indiana DNR, Pet rules at Indiana State Parks. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks

• Turkey Run State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Shades State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• McCormick's Creek State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Brown County State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Clifty Falls State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Indiana Dunes State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Pokagon State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Spring Mill State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Fort Harrison State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Potato Creek State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year