Dog-friendly West Jefferson, NC
Each of the four High Peak cabins allows a dog. One well-behaved dog is welcome per cabin, with a $75 dog fee for each cabin that has a dog. The stay rule is on dog-friendly cabins. The places below are the ones with a pet note on their own page.
Eat and drink
New River Brewing
The brewery and taproom is at 833 US-221, West Jefferson. Their site says, “We're fully dog friendly, so your four-legged crew is always welcome too.” That line is about the taproom. Closed Monday. Tuesday to Thursday, 4–9 pm. Friday and Saturday, 12–9 pm. Sunday, 12–8 pm. newriverbrewing.beer.
Boondocks Restaurant
108 S Jefferson Ave. The site lists “a pet friendly covered patio & beer garden.” Indoor dining is not described as pet friendly. Thursday to Monday, 11:30 am–9:30 pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. boondockstaproom.com.
Hatchet West
13A East 2nd Street. The site labels “Sidewalk bistro tables (dog-friendly).” Dogs inside are not mentioned. Monday to Saturday, 7 am–4 pm. Closed Sunday. hatchetwest.com.
Old Barn Winery
The winery FAQ says well-behaved pets that get along with other dogs and guests are welcome. Leash them and clean up. Water bowls and clean-up stations are available. The trolley runs between downtown, near Ashe County Cheese, and the winery. It is pet friendly and free Friday to Sunday. Winery contact and FAQ. Trolley.
Molley Chomper Cider (the Cidery)
165 Piney Creek Road, Lansing. Patio is dog friendly and outside food is welcome. molleychomper.com/the-cidery.
Red Dog Bar & Bistro
203 East First Street, West Jefferson. The outdoor eating area welcomes dogs. reddognc.com.
Outdoors
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
Pets are allowed, not inside buildings, on an attended leash no longer than 6 feet. No day-use fee. Open 8 a.m. to sunset. Closed Christmas Day. Mount Jefferson State Natural Area. The hike page is hiking near West Jefferson.
Elk Knob State Park
5564 Meat Camp Road, Todd. Pets allowed in the park and at campsites but not inside buildings, on an attended leash no longer than 6 feet. Elk Knob State Park.
New River State Park
Wagoner Access and Elk Shoals Access use the same leash rule. Pets are allowed at campsites, not inside buildings. No day-use fee. New River State Park. Access names and the park’s other notes are on New River tubing and kayaking.
Ashe County Park
527 Ashe Co Park Rd, Jefferson. County rules updated February 5, 2024: pets on a leash at all times, waste disposed of, and physical control. Hours on that form: 8 am–dusk. Ashe County Park rules.
Lansing town parks and greenways
This includes Creeper Trail Park. In a public park, the ordinance requires a leash unless that park is a designated dog park. Outdoor parks and greenways are daylight hours only. Lansing parks ordinance.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Through Ashe County, dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet and under physical control, including on hiking trails. No entrance fee. The FAQ was last updated October 30, 2024. Blue Ridge Parkway FAQs.
One well-behaved dog is welcome per cabin, with a $75 dog fee for each cabin that has a dog.
Updated October 2026