National Historic Site · GA

Dogs in Andersonville National Historic Site

Can I bring my dog, and on which trails?
Dog-friendlyLeash: 6 feet maximum, at all times.

Leashed pets are welcome to visit the historic site with some restrictions. Keep pets on a leash no longer than six feet.

Dogs are allowed on park grounds, trails, and trace roads, and on the paved surfaces within the National Cemetery.
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Where dogs are allowed

Dogs are allowed on park grounds, trails, and trace roads, and on the paved surfaces within the National Cemetery.

Where dogs are banned

Dogs are not allowed in the landscaped and grassy areas of the National Cemetery or inside park buildings.

Leash rule

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Service animals

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.

Official source
National Park Service
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Last verified 2026-07-09
Designation
National Historic Site

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Andersonville National Historic Site?

Leashed pets are welcome to visit the historic site with some restrictions. Keep pets on a leash no longer than six feet. Dogs are allowed on park grounds, trails, and trace roads, and on the paved surfaces within the National Cemetery.

What is the leash rule at Andersonville National Historic Site?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Are service animals allowed at Andersonville National Historic Site?

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.