Dog-friendly waterfalls

Short, sturdy leash at all times; the East Ridge Trail is closed for maintenance, the West Ridge path open.

Leashed at all times on the trail; not allowed in the gift shop or restrooms (FIND Outdoors).

Leashed pets allowed (Trail Finder; NH State Parks), except inside the Willey House.

6-ft leash, in hand and under control at all times, under Ohio park rule OAC 1501:46-3-06.

Allowed on a leash at all times (DCR); the short Massachusetts-side trail is rated difficult.

Allowed on trails on a leash no longer than 6 ft; not in buildings (NPS).

Leashed dogs allowed, but not at Window Cliffs; the gorge is closed and the main overlook open.

Leashed and never left unattended; dogs may not run free or enter the water. Season ends Nov 25, 2026.

Up to 2 pets on a 6-ft leash in day-use areas; not on boardwalks, in pools or at guarded beaches.

Leash required on the trail, per Visit Utah; BLM requires one in Calf Creek Campground.

Allowed on leash and under control at all times on Marin Water land.

Allowed on a leash no longer than 6 ft (Destination McDowell); the loop includes 580 stairs.

Leash of 6 ft or less, with the dog under physical control (Forest Service).

Welcome in most outdoor areas on a leash (Kentucky State Parks FAQ); DuPont Lodge closed for renovation.

Leashed pets allowed in the park, which includes the overlook trails; the gorge route rule is not confirmed.

Allowed on all trails (MD DNR); kept off the Houck Area beach and lake from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

6-ft leash, attended at all times; not in buildings or at beaches (MN DNR map).

Allowed on a 6-ft leash on the short paved path that passes behind the falls.

Allowed if leashed and restrained under WV State Parks rules; dogs and cats are the only pets allowed.

Allowed on leash, per MRCA; the roughly 4-mi round trip includes several creek crossings.

Leashed dogs allowed (Erie County); the route is steep in places, with mud, roots and a creek-bed section.

Allowed on a six-foot leash under the Tennessee State Parks rule.

Allowed on a leash (WTA); the descent to the base is steep and slippery.

Leashed dogs allowed, according to trail guides; the Forest Service hasn't confirmed it.

6-ft leash, attended, and pick up after them (DNR map); only service animals in buildings and on beaches.

6-ft leash at all times; not in the Visitor Center or on Billy Goat Trail Section A in Maryland.

Allowed on a leash in the city's North Cheyenne Cañon Park.

Allowed on a leash, per Friends of the Columbia Gorge.

Allowed on leash (Ithaca Trails); stay on the gravel trail, as the slope above has a history of lead contamination.

Allowed per Visit Idaho; no BLM pet rule found, so the leash rule is unconfirmed, as is site status.

Allowed on a leash in picnic areas and on hiking trails.

Allowed at Falling Branch on a leash at all times (MD DNR); summer weekend reservations required.

Leash no longer than 6 ft at this Oregon state park falls.

Allowed in all areas, including trails and the water, on a 6-ft leash (NPS).

6-ft leash rule; the falls are seen from a roadside deck with stairs to the creek.

'All pets must be on a leash' (IDNR); the Lake Falls bridge and trail are closed.

Leashed at all times; remove dog waste (Na Ala Hele). Only the state-land portion of the trail is open.

Allowed on a leash, but TPWD bans pets in the water at the Upper and Lower Falls.

Leashed; the off-leash area is being decommissioned (MPRB). South-side viewing areas closed; north side open.

Allowed on a leash, per WTA; Clark County's page lists no dog policy.

Allowed on a leash; the 2.4-mi round trip to the top climbs about 600 ft.

Leash only (TravelOK); the trail sheet sets 10 ft or less and asks you to pick up waste.

Leash of 6 ft or less; not in buildings, on boardwalks or at attractions.

6-ft leash in hand under Ohio rule; no pets in the nearby Conkles Hollow nature preserve (ODNR).

Allowed on a leash (State Parks); an October 2026 park alert says there's no potable water.

Leashed dogs allowed, per Atlanta Trails, which says it may challenge dogs; the rec area lot is closed.

Leash required (Forest Service), 6 ft max per Friends of the Columbia Gorge; not recommended because of cliff exposure.

Leashed dogs allowed, per Atlanta Trails; Explore Georgia tags it pet-friendly. No Forest Service statement found.

Leashed dogs allowed on all three trails; not in the adjacent state wildlife area (CPW).

Leash of 10 ft or less Apr 1 to Sep 30; optional Oct to Mar if under immediate control (ARSD).

Leashed, per Trail Finder (no Forest Service pet rule found); part of the trail is closed through Apr 15, 2027.

Physical leash of 6 ft or less at all times; not allowed in visitor centers (NPS).

Leashed pets allowed on the shuttles, in the park, on the stairs and on the trails.

Allowed on a leash; not in the Dierkes Lake grassy area.

Allowed on a leash, though the official site discourages dogs during busy times.

Allowed on a leash (CT State Parks); trails listed partly open after flooding, so check first.

Under ARSD 41:03:01:13: 10-ft leash max Apr to Sep, or under control more than 200 ft from others.

Allowed on a leash in city parks; a 2014 city notice bars pets from Riverfront Park during major events.

Leashed at all times; pack out pet waste (Forest Service). SR-92 closes past Aspen Grove each winter.

Up to 2 pets, 6-ft leash, in day-use areas; not in buildings, playgrounds, boardwalks or guarded beaches.

Allowed on a leash; the base stairs and Turkey Knob bridge are closed (NC Forest Service).

6-ft leash max on Eagle Creek Trail (USFS), which says unleashed dogs fall off the cliffs every year.

Allowed on a leash on trails and grounds, but not on the beach (CT State Parks).

DCR's park page says 'DOGS ALLOWED'; its dog guidance caps the leash at 10 ft.

Leashed at all times; WTA notes a strictly enforced fine for off-leash dogs.

Allowed on a leash shorter than 10 ft (Forest Preserve District).

Leash 'no longer than 6 feet' (NPS) on the 1-mi loop, which has very steep metal steps.

Leashed pets allowed on the Lower Yosemite Fall loop; prohibited on the Upper Yosemite Falls trail.