Virginia State Parks: pets: dogs on trails

Pets are welcome in most outdoor areas of Virginia state parks, on a leash of 6 feet or less or confined. No pets in public buildings, food service areas or designated swimming areas. At False Cape, pets may not pass through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Source: Virginia State Parks, Pets in Virginia State Parks. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks

• First Landing State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Grayson Highlands State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Natural Tunnel State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Pocahontas State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Douthat State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Sky Meadows State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Hungry Mother State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• High Bridge TrailDogs on a leash all year
• New River TrailDogs on a leash all year
• Mason Neck State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year