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Cowpens battlefield trails

Chesnee, South Carolina · Cowpens National Battlefield

Dogs on a leash all year

Walking trail across the 1781 battlefield meadows. Dogs on a 6-foot leash on all trails and roads.

Source: National Park Service, Cowpens National Battlefield. Checked October 29, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Cowpens National Battlefield: the rule in full

Pets are allowed on all trails and roads on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

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Nearby beaches

  • Myrtle BeachNo dogs 10am to 5pm, from May 1 to Labor Day. Dogs on a leash all year
  • Folly BeachNo dogs 10am to 6pm, from May 1 to September 30. Dogs on a leash all year
  • North Myrtle BeachNo dogs 10am to 4pm, from May 15 to Labor Day. Dogs on a leash all year
  • Hilton Head Island beachesOff-leash dogs allowed from October 1 to March 31. No dogs 10am to 5pm, from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. Off-leash dogs allowed midnight to 10am and 5pm to midnight, from April 1 to September 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time