Dog-Friendly Rest Stops on I-95 in Georgia: Exit by Exit
Georgia is one of the easier states on I-95 for a dog owner. Every Georgia welcome center and rest area on I-95 has a designated pet walk area, and there are several genuinely good fenced dog parks a short detour from the highway. This guide runs north to south, from the Savannah Welcome Center near the South Carolina line down to the St. Marys Welcome Center just above Florida, so you can plan your stops in the direction you are actually driving.
I-95 dog-friendly stops in Georgia, north to south
Savannah Welcome Center
I-95 SB, MM 111 (Port Wentworth)
Southbound access only, near mile marker 111
GDOT Pet AreaThe first welcome center as you enter Georgia from South Carolina. It is a modern, well-kept facility with a designated pet walk area and shaded picnic tables. Reviewers on TripAdvisor specifically describe a dog-walking area here, and the center is staffed during business hours with maps and brochures.
Source: GDOT rest area listings; Google Maps (Rest Area 95 N, 3.6/107); TripAdvisor 4.0/68; Yelp 4.2/74
Love’s Travel Stop #338
Exit 90 (Richmond Hill)
Both directions, right off Exit 90 at 8436 Ford Ave
On-Site Dog ParkA 24-hour Love’s with a fenced on-site dog park listed as an official amenity. Reviewers consistently mention a well-maintained dog park, so it is a reliable quick-stretch stop with fuel, restrooms, and food right there. As with most truck-stop parks, expect an open, mostly unshaded run rather than grass and trees.
Source: Official Love’s location page (Store #338, amenity: Dog Park); Google Maps 3.8/1,480; BringFido
Bryan County Bark Park
Exit 90 (Richmond Hill), about 4 miles east
Both directions, a detour from Exit 90
Dedicated Dog ParkIf you have time for a short detour from Exit 90, this is one of the best dog parks on the whole Georgia stretch. It has separate large and small dog areas, agility equipment, a pond, and a dog wash station. It is roughly 4 miles from the interstate, so it is worth it on a longer break rather than a fuel splash-and-go.
Source: Google Maps 4.7/266; Yelp 4.9/11; BringFido 4.8/12; Facebook 4.8/66
BlueStreak Dog Park
Exit 38 (Brunswick)
Both directions, inside Howard Coffin Park at 12 Glynn Ave
Dedicated Dog ParkA fenced off-leash park inside Howard Coffin Park with separate large and small dog areas, shaded benches, and basic agility equipment. It is a short drive east from Exit 38 via GA-25/US-17. Online reviews are sparse, so we list it as a solid option rather than a heavily vetted one. Bring your own water for your dog.
Source: Google Maps business listing; BringFido; Yelp 4.0/1; Golden Isles / Brunswick News coverage
Glynn County I-95 Rest Areas
I-95 South, MP 38 to 42
Rest areas along the southbound corridor near Brunswick
GDOT Pet AreaGDOT operates staffed rest areas in the Glynn County stretch (roughly mile posts 38 to 42) with restrooms open 24 hours and pet walk areas. These are standard interstate rest stops, useful when you just need a quick, safe place to let the dog out without leaving the highway corridor.
Source: GDOT rest area and welcome center listings (Glynn I-95 South, MP 38-42)
Catfish Creek Dog Park
Exit 3 (Kingsland), about 2.5 miles
Both directions, a short detour east via GA-40
Dedicated Dog ParkA small but well-kept roadside dog park about 2.5 miles from Exit 3. It is fully fenced with a double-gated entry, shaded benches, waste bag dispensers, and basic agility equipment. Reviews are limited but positive, describing a clean, quiet spot to let dogs run near the Florida line.
Source: Google Maps 3.6/40; Yelp 4.0/1; MapQuest listing (964 S Lee St, Kingsland)
St. Marys / Georgia Visitor Information Center
I-95 NB, MM 1 (St. Marys)
Northbound access, the southernmost stop in Georgia
GDOT Pet AreaThe last stop before Florida when heading south, and the first Georgia welcome center heading north. It is clean and well-staffed with a designated dog-walking area and plenty of space to walk your pet. A good final leg-stretch before crossing the state line.
Source: GDOT / Explore Georgia listing; Google Maps; TripAdvisor 4.5/58; Wanderlog (designated walking area)
Tips for stopping with a dog in Georgia
Heat is the real danger here. Southeast Georgia is hot and humid for much of the year, and pavement at a rest area or truck stop can burn paw pads even when the air feels bearable. Press the back of your hand to the asphalt for a few seconds; if it is too hot for you, it is too hot for your dog. Walk on grass where you can, and never leave a dog in a parked car, even briefly, even with windows cracked.
Carry your own water. Not every stop has a working pet fountain, and some of the dog parks listed above recommend bringing your own. A collapsible bowl and a bottle in the door pocket saves a lot of trouble.
Watch traffic at the exits. The dedicated dog parks (Bryan County, BlueStreak, Catfish Creek) are worth the detour on a longer break, but they involve surface streets and turns. On a quick fuel stop, the on-site Love’s park at Exit 90 or a welcome center pet area is the faster, lower-stress choice.
Driving the whole coast? See our exit-by-exit dog rest stop guide from Maryland to Florida for every state along I-95.