Wisconsin State Parks: pets: dogs on trails

Pets are allowed in most campgrounds, trails, roads and outlying areas on a leash of 8 feet or less. Not in buildings, shelters, picnic areas or on beaches (except designated pet areas), on trails marked closed to pets, on cross-country ski trails when groomed, or on observation towers. No pets anywhere in Copper Culture or Heritage Hill state parks or Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area.

Source: Wisconsin DNR, Enjoying the parks with your pet. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks

• Devil's Lake State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Governor Dodge State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Copper Falls State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• High Cliff State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Peninsula State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Interstate State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Pattison State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Kohler-Andrae State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Whitefish Dunes State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Wyalusing State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year