Earl Bell Dog Park

Craighead Forest Park welcomes pets. This 692-acre park, which features a man-made lake, walking and hiking trails, and a dog dock near the boat launch, is located in the scenic grandeur of Crowley's Ridge. Take a stroll along the boardwalk with your leashed dog, as long as they clean up after themselves. The park opens at 6 a.m. every day of the week.

A barrier-free fishing pier, bathrooms, pathways, and the beauty of the wild dogwoods are just a few of the attractions of Lake Frierson State Park for you and your dog to enjoy. Simply keep Petzooie leashed at all times. This park, which is located on the shores of the 335-acre Lake Frierson, is a great spot to unwind and enjoy year-round fishing for bream, catfish, crappie, saugeye, and bass.

Crowley's Ridge State Park has a fishing lake and various pathways for you and your dog to explore. Just make sure Petzooie is always on a leash.

At Lake Poinsett State Park, take a leisurely walk with your dog along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail or go fishing in the lake. Most outdoor places allow pets as long as they are restrained physically or on a leash no longer than six feet. Owners of noisy or dangerous pets, as well as pets that harm or harass wildlife, will be asked to remove them. Pets are not permitted in or around hotel establishments. There are many picnic tables for family lunches, a heated and cooled pavilion, a children's playground, and an open field for ball games in the day-use area.

Dogs are welcome on the grounds of Powhatan Historic State Park, but they are not permitted within the structures. You can go around the outer grounds of the five ancient buildings with your leashed dog. While you're in the region, you may visit Lake Charles and Davidsonville State Parks, both of which are within 15 miles of Powhatan Historic State Park.

This park, located on the banks of Lake Charles in the Ozark Mountains, provides you and your dog with plenty of fishing and hiking activities. It's a tranquil spot set on a 645-acre lake with bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. In fact, it's the spot in Northeast Arkansas where the most 20-inch bass have been caught. From March through October, the visitor center sells a complete line of bait and tackle. With four hiking trails, the park is also a great place to visit in the fall and winter. Simply keep Petzooie leashed at all times.