Leashed dogs are welcome on the forests' 430 miles of trails, including the Appalachian Trail, the Cohutta Wilderness, and the paths to the north Georgia waterfalls. This is a multiple-use forest, so expect to share trails with horses, bikes, and off-road vehicles.
Pets are not allowed on beaches or in swimming areas unless they are service animals, for example at Lake Conasauga.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
Leashed dogs are welcome across these Georgia forests, including the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, but pets are barred from swimming areas and beaches. Leashed dogs are welcome on the forests' 430 miles of trails, including the Appalachian Trail, the Cohutta Wilderness, and the paths to the north Georgia waterfalls. This is a multiple-use forest, so expect to share trails with horses, bikes, and off-road vehicles.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Pets are not allowed on beaches or in swimming areas unless they are service animals, for example at Lake Conasauga.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.