National Battlefield Park · VA

Dogs in Richmond National Battlefield Park

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

Leashed pets are allowed on the designated trails throughout Richmond National Battlefield Park. Pets are not allowed inside the park visitor centers.

Pets on a leash are welcome on designated park trails. Trail areas include Gaines Mill, Cold Harbor, Totopotomoy Creek, and Malvern Hill, plus shorter trails at Drewrys Bluff, Fort Brady, Parkers Battery, and Fort Harrison.
Photo: NPS Photo / Robert Underwood · NPS

Where dogs are allowed

Pets on a leash are welcome on designated park trails. Trail areas include Gaines Mill, Cold Harbor, Totopotomoy Creek, and Malvern Hill, plus shorter trails at Drewrys Bluff, Fort Brady, Parkers Battery, and Fort Harrison.

Where dogs are banned

Pets are not allowed inside the park visitor centers.

Trail by trail

Dogs OKGaines MillLeashed pets on trails
Dogs OKCold HarborLeashed pets on trails
Dogs OKTotopotomoy CreekLeashed pets on trails
Dogs OKMalvern HillLeashed pets on trails
Dogs OKFort HarrisonShort paved, wheelchair accessible trails, leashed pets
Dogs OKFort BradyShort paved trail, leashed pets
Dogs OKDrewrys BluffShort trail, leashed pets
Dogs OKParkers BatteryShort trail, leashed pets

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 Battlefield Park

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Richmond National Battlefield Park?

Leashed pets are allowed on the designated trails throughout Richmond National Battlefield Park. Pets are not allowed inside the park visitor centers. Pets on a leash are welcome on designated park trails. Trail areas include Gaines Mill, Cold Harbor, Totopotomoy Creek, and Malvern Hill, plus shorter trails at Drewrys Bluff, Fort Brady, Parkers Battery, and Fort Harrison.

What is the leash rule at Richmond National Battlefield Park?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Which trails allow dogs at Richmond National Battlefield Park?

Leashed dogs are allowed on: Gaines Mill, Cold Harbor, Totopotomoy Creek, Malvern Hill, Fort Harrison, Fort Brady, Drewrys Bluff, Parkers Battery.

Are service animals allowed at Richmond National Battlefield Park?

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