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Leatherwood Ford river trails

Oneida, Tennessee · Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

Dogs on a leash all year

Riverside walks from the Leatherwood Ford bridge. Dogs on a 6-foot leash.

Source: National Park Service, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Checked October 29, 2026.

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

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Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area: the rule in full

Dogs are allowed on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times. Some trails have ladders and rock ledges that dogs may need help with.

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