Leashed dogs are fine on trails, in campgrounds and picnic areas, and in the recreation areas around Blanchard Springs.
Inside Blanchard Springs Caverns and the Visitor Center, and in designated swimming areas. Service dogs are excepted.
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.
Dogs are welcome across these two Arkansas forests. The one hard stop is Blanchard Springs Caverns, where pets cannot enter the cave or the Visitor Center. Leashed dogs are fine on trails, in campgrounds and picnic areas, and in the recreation areas around Blanchard Springs.
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.
Inside Blanchard Springs Caverns and the Visitor Center, and in designated swimming areas. Service dogs are excepted.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.