Pets can be on trails along the Parkway, as long as they are on a leash 6' or shorter.
Image by Michael Becnel
Pets are allowed along trails and viewpoints of the Natchez Trace Parkway under the following conditions:
Pets must always be on a leash six feet or shorter
Please clean up after your pet
Only service animals are allowed inside Parkway buildings.
At campgrounds:
There is a maximum of two pets per site.
At all times, pets must be confined or under control on a leash not longer than 6 feet.
Pets cannot be left unattended.
For your dog's well being, please remember to carry water on hot days or long hikes. During warmer months tick repellent is highly recommended.
A Natchez Trace Parkway Bark Ranger.
NPS Photo: J Farmer
You and your dog can work together to earn a BARK Ranger dog tag. Visit our Parkway Visitor Center at milepost 266, near Tupelo, Mississippi, or other visitor contact stations, to find out how your dog can become a BARK Ranger. Find out more about the National Park Service BARK Ranger program.
(800) 305-7417 The Visitor Center is open during normal business hours seven days a week. The visitor center is closed Thanksgiving, December 25th and January 1st.
