Dogs are welcome on the forest's 600-plus miles of trail and at most of its 250 recreation sites, including cliffline and gorge hikes. Leash at trailheads and campgrounds and keep pets under control in the two federally designated wilderness areas.
Stage 1 fire restrictions and wildfire closures can apply, including near Yahoo Falls in the Big South Fork area.
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.
Eastern Kentucky's Daniel Boone packs sandstone cliffs, over 600 miles of trail, and waterfalls like Princess Falls into 21 counties, and dogs are welcome on the trails. Dogs are welcome on the forest's 600-plus miles of trail and at most of its 250 recreation sites, including cliffline and gorge hikes. Leash at trailheads and campgrounds and keep pets under control in the two federally designated wilderness areas.
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.
Stage 1 fire restrictions and wildfire closures can apply, including near Yahoo Falls in the Big South Fork area.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.