Falls Lake State Park

This park of 26,000 acres of woodlands with a 12,000-acre lake, offers educational and interpretive programs, trails with access to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and a variety of land and water activities and recreation. Dogs of all sizes are allowed at no additional fee. Dogs may not be left unattended, and they must be on no more than a 6-foot leash, and cleaned up after. Dogs are not allowed in swim areas or in buildings, however, they are allowed on the trails. The camping and tent areas also allow dogs. There is a dog walk area at the campground.