Paws on the Sand

Home › Indiana › Indiana State Parks: pet rules › Spring Mill State Park trails

Spring Mill State Park trails

Mitchell, Indiana · Indiana State Parks: pet rules

Dogs on a leash all year

Trails past caves and old-growth forest. Pets are not allowed in the Pioneer Village.

Source: Indiana DNR, Pet rules at Indiana State Parks. Checked October 29, 2026.

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

Show on the map

Indiana State Parks: pet rules: the rule in full

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.

Nearby beaches