Pets

Dogs love national parks!

National Park Service/blakejanda

Pets are welcomed most everywhere in the battlefield, except for the National Cemetery. Please keep your pet leashed at all times.

Details

Duration

60-180 Minutes

Activity

Hiking

Choose from four Hiking Trails: the Donelson Trail, the River Circle Trail, the Spur Trail, and the Graves Battery to French's Battery Trail.

Age(s)

10-85

Pets Allowed

Yes

Activity Fee

No

None

Location

Trailhead at Park Entrance

Trail near main park entrance

Reservations

Yes

Accessibility Information

All trails are dirt, they contain rocks, tree roots, and leaf litter. Use caution because trails can become slippery. Pets must be leashed at all times. Rangers recommend using insect repellent and bringing plenty of water for you and your four-legged friends.

Bring along your four-legged friends while you walk the park trails and roadways

NPS

Do you like to explore parks with your pets? Follow the B.A.R.K. Ranger Rules and you may take your pet just about anywhere in Fort Donelson National Battlefield, except the Visitor Center, Gift Shop, or National Cemetery (Service Animals are Welcome).



Be a B.A.R.K. Ranger - Pets (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)