Greenville and Spartanburg offer a wide variety of options for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions! This guide explores dog-friendly parks, trails, and even shops, ensuring every member of your family has a good time. From scenic hikes to refreshing swims, get ready to explore new places and create lasting memories with your four-legged friend.

Parks and Trails

Paris Mountain State Park

This park features well-kept trails and grounds perfect for hiking, biking, and camping. There are dedicated picnic spots, and dogs must be on a leash. There’s a specific area where dogs can swim off-leash in the lake, separate from the main swimming area and the boat dock.

Falls Park on the Reedy

Dogs must be leashed at all times in this picturesque park. After enjoying the scenic views, you can relax and dine at one of the nearby dog-friendly restaurants.

Swamp Rabbit Trail

This 22-mile walking and biking greenway cuts through downtown Greenville and Falls Park. It’s a signature Greenville experience that both residents and visitors should try.

Conestee Nature Preserve

Located 6 miles south of downtown Greenville, this dog-friendly preserve spans around 400 acres along the Reedy River. It includes hardwood and evergreen forests, wetlands, and a variety of wildlife habitats. Dogs are welcome on all the trails.

Devils Fork State Park

This park offers the unique chance to access mountain spring-fed Lake Jocassee, a 7,565-acre lake that attracts many dog owners and water sports enthusiasts. The park includes a mile-long nature trail, a boat ramp, a playground, picnic areas, and shelters. If you want to level up your experience, you can also book an overnight stay at one of five pet-friendly villas!

Tyger River Park

An outdoor recreation space with baseball fields, multiple playgrounds for kids, a splash pad, walking paths, and fenced dog parks. The park has both sunny and shaded spots with water stations. Dogs must be leashed except in the designated dog areas. This is an easy place to park due to its large lot, and it may be helpful for those who have large vehicles, campers, etc. 

Croft State Park

This park near downtown Spartanburg covers over 7,000 acres of wooded terrain. It includes 12 miles of trails for biking and hiking, a playground, picnicking, and camping areas, as well as fishing and boating in its two lakes. Dogs must be on a leash and cleaned up after. It’s important to note that this park hosts horse-related activities, and you may encounter horses along the trail. 

Wildcat Falls

This easy-to-access waterfall near Cleveland, SC, is suitable for kids, dogs, and the elderly. The 1.0-mile loop trail takes about 27 minutes to complete and is popular for hiking, running, and walking. Open year-round, dogs must be leashed, and there are plenty of spots to cool off in the water. 

Shopping

Paw Paws USA

Catering to our four-legged family members, Paw Paws is a wonderful place to treat your dog (and yourself) to high-quality products. From doggie desserts and clean, nutritious treats to statement-making customer-embroidered collars and leashes, Paw Paws is sure to provide a top-notch shopping experience. 

Mast General Store

Shop with your leashed dog in downtown Greenville! This place has something for everyone, as it carries a wide variety of food items, apparel, outdoor gear, footwear, gifts, and unique artisan goods. 

Savannah Bee Company 

Take your dog with you as you step into the heavenly world of specialty honey and honey products! Whether you’re shopping for yourself or giving a thoughtful gift to someone else, you’ll appreciate the friendly staff, and your pup will enjoy the locally made and healthy dog biscuits that Savannah Bee Company offers. 

Dog-Friendly Restaurants, Breweries, & Coffee Shops

•   The Nose Dive Restaurant
•   Augusta 20 Dog Friendly Coffee Shop
• Southernside Brewing Co.
•   Stella’s Southern Brasserie
•   Double Dogs Restaurant
•   Yee-Haw Brewing Co.
•   Passerelle Bistro 
•   Sidewall Pizza
•   Willy Taco: Features a covered patio with shade and fans for hot days, space heaters for cold days, and bowls of water for your dog.

 

Have you found another great dog-friendly spot around the Greenville or Spartanburg area to add? Let us know! If you don’t have the confidence to bring your dog out in public due to their bad behavior, contact us to learn more about our professional dog training programs.