Lake Frierson State Park

Earl Bell Dog Park welcomes pets. This off-leash dog park is divided into two sections, one for dogs under 30 pounds and the other for dogs 30 pounds and up. A watering station and bags to clean up after your dog are also available at the park. Earl Bell Dog Park is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the week.

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.

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 Davidsonville Historic State Park, you and Petzooie can not only spend the day fishing, but you can also enjoy four hiking paths, one of which travels through the historic town site. Just remember to keep your dog on a leash at all times.

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.