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Dogs at Fort Wetherill State Park

Can I bring my dog, and on which trails?
Dog-friendly

Yes, leashed dogs are welcome on the cliffside trails.

Leashed dogs can join the trails and picnic areas above Narragansett Bay.

Where dogs are allowed

Leashed dogs can join the trails and picnic areas above Narragansett Bay.

Leash rule

6 feet maximum. Retractable leashes are often not allowed.

Service animals

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

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Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Fort Wetherill State Park?

Yes, leashed dogs are welcome on the cliffside trails. Leashed dogs can join the trails and picnic areas above Narragansett Bay.

What is the leash rule at Fort Wetherill State Park?

6 feet maximum. Retractable leashes are often not allowed.

Are service animals allowed at Fort Wetherill State Park?

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