Trail βœ“ Verified Oct 2026

The Citadel campus

About this place

The Military College of South Carolina, on the upper peninsula next to Hampton Park. Visitors can walk its grounds with a leashed dog, staying off the practice fields, drill areas, and Summerall Field during official events.

Dogs here

Rule
Visitors may bring animals onto college property. Leash 6 ft max at all times; voice command doesn't count. Vaccinated, with ID and vaccination tags on the collar or harness.
Managed by
The Citadel
Good to know
Clean up after your dog. Visitors who don't follow the policy may be removed from campus.
Limits
  • Not on athletic practice fields, drill areas, or resident play areas
  • Not on Summerall Field when it's in official use
  • No pets in academic, administrative, or athletic buildings
  • Never left unattended or tied up

Official source: The Citadel Memo 2-411, Animals on Campus (21 Nov 2025, opened 2026-10-30)

Pair it with

🩺 Nearest 24/7 vet: Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) (West Ashley) →πŸ—ΊοΈ Plan a day nearby: A Dog-Friendly Day in Downtown Charleston →