New York State Parks offer plenty of pet-friendly getaway options, from campgrounds, beaches and dog parks to luxury inns and hotels. Most of the state parks allow pets on a leash that does not exceed 6 feet, and proof of rabies vaccination will be provided if requested by staff. However, pets are not allowed in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, swimming pools and playgrounds, or on guarded beaches. Allegany State Park, Buttermilk Falls State Park, Canoe Point State Park, Cayuga Lake State Park, Chenango Valley State Park, Dewolf Point State Park, Fair Haven Beach State Park and Fillmore Glen State Park are some of the pet-friendly rentals in New York.
The Finger Lakes region is a great destination for outdoor activities with your furry friend. The largest lake in the Adirondacks, Lake George, has been labeled “the king of American lakes” with its more than 170 islands and many locals won't even recognize it as the prettiest lake in the park. Brydges Artpark State Park Evangola State Park, Fort Niagara, Four Mile Creek State Park, Franklin D. Death Valley State Park are some of the other parks where you can take your dog for a walk on a leash.
Lake George RV Park is one of the few luxury motorhome parks that has a water park, Wi-Fi, cable television, tennis courts, basketball courts, a coffee shop, a paddle-boat pond and a streetcar service. Formerly known as Bar Beach and Hempstead Harbor Park, this large 60-acre park welcomes dogs on leashes on the newly designated nature trail and other trails in the park. Shaul State Park Mine Kill State Park Preserve Montauk Point Moreau Lake Niagara Reserve Nyack Beach State Park Ogden Mills State Park Ogden Mills State Park & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park Oquaga Creek State Park Pixley Falls State Park Point Au Roche Reservoir State Park Robert H. There are several trails in this 160-acre Suffolk County park, including a beautiful two-mile loop trail that lasts about an hour.
For a full list of New York's state parks on Long Island where you can walk your dog on a leash, including more in the East End, see their Walking Your Dog in Long Island State Parks brochure. So if you're looking for a great place to take your furry friend for an outdoor adventure in New York state parks, you have plenty of options to choose from! Learn more about New York's state parks and plan your next trip with your pup.
