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Acadia
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All pets must be restrained on a leash no longer than 6 feet (2 m).
Pets should not be left unattended. Summer sunshine poses a threat to pets in vehicles.
Pet owners are responsible for removing pet waste from campground, picnic areas, parking lots, roads, and other developed areas.
Service Animals may accompany their owners to all park locations.
Pet-Friendly Areas
There are 100 miles (161 km) of hiking trails and 45 miles (72 km) of carriage roads in the park where pets are permitted.
Blackwoods, Seawall, and Schoodic Woods campgrounds permit pets.
On Isle au Haut, pets are permitted for day hiking only.
Restricted Areas
Most lakes in the park are public water supplies. Pets and people may not swim in them.
Sand Beach (June 15-Sept 8) and Echo Lake (May 15-Sept 15) are off-limits to pets.
Public buildings
Ranger-led programs
Wild Gardens of Acadia (Sieur de Monts)
Duck Harbor Campground
Park Trails Closed to Pets
Precipice
Beehive
Ladder Trail to Dorr Mountain
Beech Cliffs Trail
Perpendicular Trail (Mansell Mountain)
Jordan Cliffs Trail between Penobscot East Trail and the carriage road
Park Trails Not Recommended For Pets
Acadia Mountain
Flying Mountain
Giant Slide
Cadillac Mountain- west face
Bubble and Jordan Ponds Path, between the carriage road and The Featherbed pond
Norembega Goat Trail
Bubbles-Pemetic Trail
Penobscot Mountain (Spring) Trail
Upper Beachcroft Trail
Upper Gorge Trail
Learn where to go and what to do with our resident Bark Ranger Drift
American Samoa
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Pets are not allowed in public buildings, public transportation vehicles, swimming beaches, and structures. Pets, including cats, dogs or other domesticated animals are not allowed on hiking trails or within park buildings. Pets, especially dogs, pose a safety threat to hikers and other park visitors as well as to park resources.
Arches
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Pets are welcome at Arches National Park, but activities with pets are limited. Pets must be leashed at all times. Please clean up after your pet. Pets may not be left unattended (except in a paid-for campsite in Devils Garden Campground, where they must not cause a disturbance).
You may have your pet with you:
on all park roads
in parking areas
in picnic areas
in Devils Garden Campground
You may not have your pet with you:
at any overlooks
on any hiking trails, or anywhere off-trails
in the visitor center
Important!
The desert can be deadly for pets. Car temperatures rise quickly in the sun, even on cool days. Your pet can easily die of heat exhaustion. If you are leaving a pet in a car, crack the windows as much as possible and leave water to drink. We recommend you not leave pets in the car when temperatures are above 68 degrees, even with the windows cracked.
Pet Boarding
It may be easier to explore the park if you leave your pet at home or board it at a nearby kennel. Moab has kennels with boarding service.
Other Local Services
Visit discovermoab.com for a listing of nearby kennels, veterinarians, and other pet services.
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed in national parks. What is a service animal?
Service animals are welcome everywhere at Arches National Park. Owners are encouraged to identify their working service animal, such as with a vest. Identification is not required, but helps prevent unwarranted "dog on trail" complaints from other visitors. There are no plastic bags provided at trailheads for waste products, so please bring your own. You can get water at Devils Garden or the visitor center.
Read more about accessibility in the park.
Badlands
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Pets are permitted in Badlands National Park with some restrictions. Pets cannot be left unattended. While visiting the park, pets must be kept on a leash no more than six feet in length at all times. Pets are only allowed in developed areas, such as campgrounds and picnic areas, and other areas open to motor vehicles, such as gravel and paved roadways, roadway corridors, and parking lots. Pet etiquette dictates always cleaning up animal waste and disposing of it in trash receptacles.
Pets are prohibited from hiking trails, public buildings (i.e. visitor centers), and backcountry areas, including the Badlands Wilderness Area and areas with prairie dog colonies. Leaving your animal unattended or tied to a fixed object is prohibited, as well as a danger to your pet.
Keep in mind that summer temperatures can be extreme, often reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Even on an 86 degree day, the temperature inside a motor vehicle can quickly reach 134 to 154 degrees.
If your pet needs more room to walk, consider visiting the trails managed by US Forest Service, Buffalo Gap National Grassland, located adjacent to Badlands National Park, where pets are permitted (with some exceptions). For more information contact the Buffalo Gap Visitor Center which is located in Wall at (605) 279-2125.
Service Animals
Service animals are an exception to most pet restrictions and are allowed on trails and in public buildings. Service animals must be kept on a leash at all times and, due to potentially infectious wildlife diseases, are not allowed in areas with prairie dog colonies.
Reasons for Pet Restrictions
The park prohibits pets in the Wilderness area, other backcountry areas, on hiking trails, and in areas closed to motor vehicles for the following reasons:
Pets, such as dogs and cats, can carry disease into the park’s wildlife populations. In turn, infectious diseases in wildlife can be transmitted to visiting animals.
Pets can chase and threaten wildlife, scaring birds and other animals away from nesting, feeding, and resting sites. The scent left behind by an animal can signal the presence of a predator, disrupting or altering the behavior of park wildlife.
Pets may be injured by park wildlife, such as rattlesnakes and porcupines, or may become prey for predators, such as coyotes.
During the summer season, hiking trails and popular visitor areas can become congested. Many dogs and strangers do not mix well, presenting a danger to other visitors. Many people, especially small children are frightened by dogs, even small ones.
Dogs bark and disturb the quiet of the Badlands. Unfamiliar sights, sounds, and smells can disturb even the calmest, friendliest, and best-trained dog, causing them to behave unpredictably or bark excessively.
Big Bend
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Activities with pets are limited in Big Bend: they are not allowed on trails, off roads, or along the river.
Regulations for Pets in the Park:
Having a pet with you may limit some of your activities and explorations in the park.
For the safety of your pet, other people, and park wildlife, please obsrve the following regulations.
Pets are not allowed on trails, off roads, or on the river. Your pet can only go where your car can go.
Pets need to be on a leash no longer than six feet in length (or in a cage) at all times.
You may not leave your pet unattended in vehicles if it creates a danger to the animal, or if the animal becomes a public nuisance.
If you plan to hike or take a river trip, someone must stay behind with the pet, or you will need to make arrangements with a kennel service. There is no kennel service in the park.
Pet etiquette and park regulations require that you always clean up after your pet and dispose of waste in trash receptacles.
"Why aren't pets allowed on trails?"
For many visitors, seeing wildlife is a highlight of a national park visit. Unfortunately, the mere presence of pets in the park alters the natural behavior of native wildlife. In national parks, the native species have priority.
Odors left behind by dogs may prevent wildlife from returning to important habitats such as fan palm oases.
Sensitive archeological sites are often difficult to see and may inadvertently be disturbed by inquisitive four-legged visitors.
The safety of your pet is important as well.Abundant cactus spines, rattlesnakes, and thorns are good reasons not to let your pet roam free. Dogs are natural hunters, but can easily become the hunted. Predators such as coyotes and mountain lions can kill pets, even during daylight hours.
Even though your pet follows instructions and is very well behaved, others do not know your pet and may feel uneasy when encountering an unleashed animal.
By following the park’s simple regulations and respecting fellow visitors, you and your pet can have a happy and healthy park outing.
Service Animals
Qualified service animals assisting people with disabilities are allowed throughout the park and in all park facilities. However, they must be leashed.
Biscayne
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Pets are welcome on the grounds surrounding the visitor center and the developed areas of Elliott Key as long as they are on a leash and attended. With the exception of service animals, pets are prohibited in other islands of the park.
Pets are not used to fending for themselves and need access to fresh water, food and pest-free habitat which the park does not provide. Animals abandoned in the park are likely to perish from dehydration or starvation.
To help an animal find a proper place to live, contact a local rescue such as the Humane Society, This is the Dog!, Pet Partners Rescue Home, Marrvelous Pet Rescues and Born Free Shelter. It is a crime to abandon an animal in Miami-Dade County.
Loose pets are a danger to park resources. Loose cats, for example, kill wild birds.
Spay or neuter pets and keep them in safe habitat.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
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Plan Your Visit
NPS/Lisa Lynch
Basic Information
Current conditions, entrance fees and our address.
Directions & Transportation
How to get to either the South or North Rims.
Eating & Sleeping
Campground information. There are no restaurants within the park.
Things To Do
Explore the many activities that are possible in the park.
Calendar
Join us for a daily talk or evening program.
Safety
Be prepared for our sheer cliffs.
Accessibility
Learn about which of our facilities can meet your needs.
Information about visiting with your pet.
Bryce Canyon
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Pets are wonderful animals that give comfort and companionship. However, a national park is not the best place for them. They may chase, scare, or transmit diseases to wild animals. Many pets leave behind a "predator" scent that can linger in the area for long periods of time and can disrupt or alter the behavior of the native animals this park has been set aside to protect.
If you choose to bring a pet to the park, please observe the following regulations:
Pets are permitted on all paved surfaces in the park: campgrounds, parking lots, paved roads, paved viewpoint areas, on the paved trail between Sunset Point and Sunrise Point, and on the paved Shared Use Path between the park entrance and Inspiration Point.
Pets are not permitted on unpaved trails or viewpoints, in public buildings or on public transportation vehicles. These regulations also apply to pets that are carried.
Pets must be on a leash at all times; the leash must be no longer than 6 feet.
Pet owners may not leave pet(s) unattended or tied to an object.
Pets may not make unreasonable noise.
Pet owners are required to pick-up after their pets (excrement and other solid waste).
Pet owners not adhering to regulations may be cited (minimum fine is $75). 36-CFR 2.15 provides more details concerning pets within National Park Service areas.
Kennels near Bryce Canyon are located in Panguitch (30 mi, 48 km), Richfield (100 mi, 160 km), Cedar City (85 mi, 136 km), and Kanab (74 mi, 119 km).
Silhouette of man and dog at Sunrise Point. Photographed and illustrated by Brian B. Roanhorse NPS 16 December, 2015.
Canyonlands
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Pets are welcome at Canyonlands, but activities with pets are very limited. Pets must be leashed at all times. Please clean up after your pet.
You may have your pet with you:
at Island in the Sky (Willow Flat) and The Needles (Squaw Flat) campgrounds
on paved scenic drives and parking lots
on the Potash/Shafer Canyon road between Moab and Island in the Sky
You may not have your pet with you:
at overlooks
on any hiking trails
anywhere in the backcountry
on the rivers
on any backcountry roads, even if it stays in your vehicle
Important!
The desert can be deadly for pets. Car temperatures rise quickly in the sun, even on cool days. Your pet can easily die of heat exhaustion. If you are leaving a pet in a car, crack the windows as much as possible and leave water to drink. We recommend you not leave pets in the car at all when temperatures are above 68°F (20°C), even with the windows cracked.
Pet Boarding
It may be easier to explore the park if you leave your pet at home or board it at a nearby kennel. The town of Moab has kennels with boarding service.
Other Local Services
Visit discovermoab.com for a listing of nearby kennels, veterinarians, and other pet services.
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed in national parks. What is a service animal?
Service animals are permitted everywhere in Canyonlands. Owners are encouraged to identify their working service animal, such as with a vest. Identification is not required, but helps prevent unwarranted "dog on trail" complaints from other visitors. There are no plastic bags provided at trailheads for waste products, so please bring your own.
Read more about accessibility in the park.
Capitol Reef
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Pets and Other Regulations
A hiker enjoys a walk with her pets along the Fremont River Trail. NPS/Erin Whittaker
Pets are allowed on leash in the developed areas of the park: within 50 feet of center line of roads (paved and dirt) open to public vehicle travel, parking areas open to public vehicle travel, in unfenced and/or unlocked orchards, in the Chestnut and Doc. Inglesbe picnic areas, on the trail from the visitor center to the Fruita Campground, on the Fremont River Trail from the campground to the south end of Hattie's Field, and in the campgrounds.
Pets are not permitted on hiking trails, in public buildings, or in the backcountry.
Pets must be restrained at all times on a leash 6 feet (1.8 m) or less in length. There are no kennels in the park and pets may not be left unattended in the campground. Kennel boarding may be found in the surrounding communities. Consider your plans carefully before bringing your pet with you.
Please clean up after your pet and dispose of waste in a dumpster.
Important!
The desert can be deadly for pets. Car temperatures rise quickly in the sun, even on cool days. Your pet can easily die of heat exhaustion. If you are leaving a pet in a car, crack the windows as much as possible and leave water to drink. We recommend you do not leave pets in the car when temperatures are above 68 degrees, even with the windows cracked.
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed in national parks. For a definition of a service animal, please go to www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm.
Service animals are permitted everywhere at Capitol Reef. Owners are encouraged to identify their working service animal, such as with a vest. Identification is not required, but helps prevent unwarranted "dog on trail" complaints from other visitors.
Carlsbad Caverns
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Traveling with Pets
In the concession-run kennel, only water is provided, but you may bring in bedding for your pet's comfort. NPS
Be aware that desert temperatures, thorny vegetation, and predators may be a serious threat to your pet's well-being.
Please consider the following points before deciding to bring a pet:
Pets are not allowed in the cavern, on park trails, off road, at bat flight, or in the visitor center.
Pets need to be on a leash no longer than six feet in length when outside your vehicle.
You are not allowed to leave your pet unattended in vehicles if the outdoor temperature will reach 70ºF (21ºC) and above, as it creates a danger to the animal. On warm days temperatures in closed motor vehicles can rise quickly to levels dangerous to the life and health of animals. Unattended pets will be removed from vehicles at the discretion of law enforcement if the animal is showing signs of distress.
Pet etiquette and park regulations require that you always clean up after your pet and dispose of waste in trash receptacles.
Kennel Information
The park concessioner, Carlsbad Caverns Trading Company, operates a kennel service where you may leave your pet in a temperature controlled environment while you tour the cave. The kennel is for day use only—no overnight stays.
Fee: $10/day
Rabies Vaccine Requirement: Owners are required to provide verification of a rabies vaccine with the expiration date when boarding a pet.
Operating Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm (Labor Day weekend through the Friday before Memorial Day weekend) and 8:30 am–6:30 pm (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day).
Reservations are not accepted. This service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
They rarely run out of cage space, but if they do, the larger cages go first. There are three sizes of cages, length x height x width:
49" x 37" x 44"
47" x 24" x 32"
47" x 24" x 24"
Pets are kept in cages relative to their size, such as a small dog in a small cage. Water is provided for the pet, but the owner must provide food or bedding if they feel it's needed.
The concessioner accepts no responsibility for injuries that might occur during a pet's stay in the kennels.
Employees do not handle pets and do not remain in the kennel room with the pets.
If you have more specific questions, contact the Carlsbad Caverns Trading Company at 575-785-2281.
Channel Islands
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In order to protect island wildlife, pets are not allowed in the park. Please leave your pets at home.
Some of the diseases and parasites that now threaten the fox may have been carried to the islands by animals from the mainland. While a domestic dog might have immunity from certain parasites and diseases, it may still carry them. Due to their insular existence, island foxes have no such built-up immunity to many of these ailments and are quite vulnerable to them. So please help protect the island fox and other island animals by leaving pets at home.
Service Animals
Service animals are welcome in the mainland visitor center. All domestic animals, including service animals, present a risk of introducing pathogens to the islands. Due to the inherent isolation of the islands, species there may not have immunity to diseases and parasites to which domestic animals have resistance. Service animals will be allowed when they have satisfied a protocol of vaccination, parasite prevention, and health exam to ensure they will not compromise the health of island species. For more information, please call the Chief Ranger at 805-658-5717.
Congaree
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Congaree National Park welcomes all visitors and their pets! Before you come out to the park, here are a few things that you should keep in mind:
Pets are allowed on all trails, including the boardwalk, as well as in the campgrounds.
All pets must be on a leash (6 feet long maximum) and under your control at all times. Please make sure your pet is not jumping on other visitors or running loose.
Pets may not be left unattended for any period of time.
Please be a responsible pet owner and clean up after your pet! Pet waste bags are available outside of the visitor center for your use if you need them.
Crater Lake
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Pets are welcome at Crater Lake National Park, but only in certain areas.
Pets on leash are allowed on paved roads and in parking lots, and up to 50 feet away from paved areas. One great place to walk your dog is along the 1/4-mile paved promenade at Rim Village, where you (and your dog) can get fine views of the lake. You can also walk your dog through the campground at Mazama Village.
Leashes must be no more than 6 feet in length, and only one pet per hiker is allowed. Solid waste must be picked up immediately and disposed of properly (in a trash can or toilet).
Pets are also allowed on a few of the park's hiking trails, although none of these trails have a view of the lake:
- The Godfrey Glen Trail
- The Lady of the Woods Trail
- The Grayback Drive
- The Pacific Crest Trail (the official PCT, not the "alternate" PCT along the rim of the lake)
Pets are not allowed on other park trails or off-trail. They are also not allowed inside park buildings, including Crater Lake Lodge and The Cabins at Mazama Village. Service animals are exempt from these regulations. Service dogs are allowed on park trails and also on boat tours.
You may leave your pet, unattended, inside your vehicle (provided that the conditions inside your vehicle do not pose a threat to the animal's health). You may not leave your pet unattended outside your vehicle, tied to a tree or car. There are no kenneling services in the park. The closest kennels are one hour away in Klamath Falls.
Cuyahoga Valley
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Protect your pet, other visitors, and park resources by following these guidelines and regulations:
Paw Patrol Volunteer Ruth and dog Roxy stand in front of the Boston Store Visitor Center NPS / Ted Toth
Regulations
Pets must be restrained on a leash that is six feet or shorter in length on all park lands at all times.
Pets should not be left unattended. Summer sunshine poses a threat to pets in vehicles.
Human companions are responsible for cleaning up and depositing pet waste in trash receptacles.
Where Are Pets Allowed?
There are over 110 miles of hiking trails and 20 of the Towpath Trail in the park where pets are permitted.
Pets are permitted in the Stanford Campground
Where are Pets Not Allowed?
In any park building, with the exception of service dogs
On the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Train
On the East Rim mountain bike trails
Pet Safety
Keeping pets on trail and on leash will minimize exposure to poison ivy and ticks.
Restrictions on pets in parks are as much to protect your pet as to protect park resources.
Use extra caution when hiking in icy and snowy conditions with pets.
Carrying extra water is advised, especially during hot months and long trips
Tick Safety
Ticks can be found in tall grasses, on ground cover, and near structures and woodpiles. They cannot jump, fly, or fall from trees but will attach to pets and people as they walk by. The tick population is high this year. Ticks are active from early spring until late fall. The risk of exposure to ticks and disease can be reduced by using these precautions.
Consider purchasing tick prevention products for your pets, like tick collars, sprays, and gels. Talk to your local veterinarian for more guidance.
Avoid wooded or weedy areas on trails
Tuck pants into socks or boots
Wear light-colored clothing to easily find ticks
Use repellents and follow label instructions
Check children and pets for ticks after hiking or playing outside
Remove ticks as soon as you find them.
If you are bitten by a tick, do not panic. Carefully remove the tick, including its mouth parts, from your skin using tweezers . Monitor your health the following days.
For more information on ticks visit the Ohio Department of Natural Resources webpage.
Service Animals
Service animals may accompany their owner to all park locations.
Death Valley
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Are you visiting the park with your pet? Learn from Bark Ranger Frosty where you can take your pet for a safe and fun visit.
Visit Death Valley with your Pet
NPS/Hoerner
Pets in the Park
Pets can go (on a leash no more than 6 feet):
along roads
in campgrounds
in picnic areas
in other developed areas
Pets CAN'T go:
on trails
into the Wilderness
inside most buildings
out of developed areas
Although pets are welcome in Death Valley National Park,there are many restrictions for the safety of park resources, wildlife, other visitors, and even your pet. You may take your pet along roads, to campgrounds, picnic areas, and other developed areas of the park, but they must be restrained or kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times. Other than service animals, pets are not allowed inside most buildings or on trails (including to Zabriskie Point).
Pets can have a negative impact on the park. Dogs in particular might scare or chase wildlife, pollute water sources and can become defensive and dangerous in strange surroundings. Domestic animals can spread diseases to wildlife, and vice versa. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up their pet's feces and disposing of them properly.
Likewise, the desert can be a dangerous place for pets. Coyotes have been known to lure unsuspecting pets away, to be either killed or lost. Rattlesnakes may alert humans to keep a safe distance, but most pets are unaware of the danger. Spiny plants and hot, rough ground surfaces can be painful or damaging to your pet's bare foot pads. Desert heat and aridity can take a toll on pets and humans. Remember to always provide drinking water and never leave your pet alone in a closed vehicle, which can quickly become deadly hot.
Staying Overnight with a Pet
Pets are allowed in all park campgrounds, but must be restrained at all times. No more than 4 pets per campsite area allowed. Pet owners should be good neighbors by keeping their pets quiet, cleaning up pet feces, and never leaving their pets unattended. Food and water bowls must not be left outside.
Pet-friendly lodging in the park is available at Stovepipe Wells Village and Panamint Springs Resort, but extra fees are charged. Other than service animals, pets are not allowed in guest rooms at The Oasis at Death Valley.
Walking your Pet in the Park
Almost all national parks prohibit pets on trails and in the Wilderness, but pets are allowed on roads. Walking with Fido (on leash, of course) along one of Death Valley's many scenic backcountry roads can be a rewarding alternative to trails. Many of the minor dirt roads receive light traffic, are surrounded by wilderness and seem like two parallel footpaths. Just remember to take your pet safely off to the roadside when a vehicle comes along.
Suggested Walks
Near developed areas
Furnace Creek Airport Road: Starting near the Visitor Center, this level, 1-mile paved road edges the golf course to the airport. WARNING: coyotes are regularly seen in this area.
Bicycle Path to Harmony Borax Works: Paralleling Hwy 190 north of the visitor center for 1mile, this is the only trail in the park open to pets. The interpretive trail around Harmony Borax Works ruins is closed to pets, but those looking for a longer walk can continue on the unpaved Mustard Canyon Road.
Stovepipe Wells Airport Road: From the Stovepipe Wells Campground entrance this unpaved road heads across the valley floor to the airport and access to the Cottonwood Canyon Road.
In the backcountry
Twenty Mule Team Canyon Road: This 3-mile, one-way dirt road passes through colorful, other-worldly badlands. Vehicles may be restricted to traveling only one direction, but hikers can choose to turn around at any time.
Titus Canyon Road: The hike up the narrows of Titus Canyon is one of the most popular in Death Valley and because it is on a dirt road you can bring your pet along. The first 1.5 miles is the narrowest, but you can continue for miles if you like. Spectacular scenery is the main reason to hike here, but the local herd of native bighorn sheep is why you should keep your pet under tight control.
Echo Canyon Road: Although the first part of this road is in the open, if you have a high-clearance, 2WD vehicle you can drive 3 miles to the canyon mouth, then walk with your pet through the 2 mile long canyon narrows to a natural arch and beyond.
Chloride City Road: This mid-elevation road is a good option when the temperatures are starting to get too warm in the valley. From the Daylight Pass Road, walk the narrow dirt road winding through desert hills to Monarch Canyon (2 miles.)
Other public lands
Death Valley National Park is surrounded by public lands that have less restrictive rules regarding pets. Contact the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Ridgecrest, CA or Battle Mountain, NV and the U.S.Forest Service / Inyo National Forest in Lone Pine or Bishop, CA for current regulations.
Denali
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Pets must be leashed at all times. They are welcome on roadways and parking lots, but neither on trails nor off-trail, in the wilderness. NPS Photo / Kent Miller
Sometimes your pets are happier staying at home. NPS Photo / Elizabeth Beavers
Keeping Your Pet Safe and Happy
Pets are welcome in Denali National Park and Preserve - but to protect other visitors, wildlife and your pets themselves, please remember these regulations:
Pets must be leashed (6' or shorter leash) at all times
You must clean up your pet's poop.
You may not leave a tethered pet unattended
Pets may be walked on the park road, in parking lots, or on campground roads
In general, pets are not permitted on park trails, nor off-trail in the wilderness; the exceptions to this rule are the Roadside Trail and the Bike Path, where they may be walked on leash. Check out a map of hiking trails to orient yourself.
Pets are not permitted on any of the various buses in Denali
Please note, there is a temporary closure prohibiting pet goats in the park. There is a chance that they can pass diseases to park wildlife, particularly Dall sheep. Contact the park superintendent for more details.
Pet Boarding
We suggest you contact the local Chamber of Commerce for suggestions on kennel services in the area.
Dry Tortugas
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Instagram photo by @kerryblueberry
For those of you who have pets that are part of the family and travel with you - you can bring them with you to Dry Tortugas National Park.
Pets.....
are permitted on Garden Key but not inside Fort Jefferson.
are not permitted on any other key in the park.
must be on a leash and under physical control at all times.
waste must be removed by owner from the park.
Everglades
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A dog in front of a Florida Panther statue NPS Photo A. Alcantara
Pets are Allowed in Limited Areas in Everglades National Park
Due to the concern for wildlife management issues, Everglades' regulation allows the closing of an area to the use of pets and service animals, if it is determined that these pose a direct threat to the health or safety of people or wildlife.
Pets present in areas not permitted open themselves to predation by wildlife, as well as posing a significant danger to the handler and other visitors.
Where Can I Bring my Pet?
Pets must be kept on a leash (maximum of 6 feet in length) at all times. Do not leave pets unattended. Please pick up after your pet and dispose in a sealed container.
Pets are permitted in the following areas:
Roadways open to public vehicular traffic
Roadside campground and picnic areas
Maintained grounds surrounding public facilities and residential areas
Private boats
Pets not permitted in the following areas:
Unpaved roads and unpaved trails
Boardwalk trails
Shark Valley Tram Trail
Service Animals
To learn more about bringing a service animal to the park, visit the Service Animals in National Parks page.
For additional information call the general park information phone 305-242-7700 or read the Everglades Compendium listing current park-wide laws and policies.
Gates of the Arctic
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Plan Your Visit
Basic Information | Directions and Transportation
Things To Do
Learn about backpacking, birding, camping, and floating in the park
Safety
Learn about safety concerns of your trip in northern Alaska's premier wilderness
Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve is a vast and essentially untouched wilderness park – with no roads, no trails, and no established campsites. The park has no set routes in place and visitors may wander at will across 8.4 million acres of superlative natural beauty. This is a place for discovery and exploration.
There are no established services within the park boundaries and only limited means of communication work effectively to contact anyone for assistance. Cell phones don’t work here.
Visitors to the park should be PROFICIENT in outdoor survival skills, and be prepared to care for their own life and their partner(s) if an emergency arises.
The terrain is challenging: there are no established trails and the dense vegetation, tussocks, boggy ground, and frequent stream and river crossings can significantly slow progress across the landscape . Experienced hikers consider six miles a good day’s travel in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve.
If visitors are not proficient in wilderness back country skills, we recommend that they contact an outfitter, guide service, or air taxi operator for assistance.
For those visitors who don’t have the time, or the backcountry skills to mount an expedition into the park, there are other options. Local air taxis provide flight-seeing trips, day trips or overnight camp outs at remote locations. Imagine a day spent fishing at an alpine lake, or watching the caribou up in the northern valleys, or sitting alongside a wild river listening to the wind in the boreal forest. Air taxis will also take visitors into neighboring Kobuk Valley National Park to get their passport stamp.
Whatever trip option you choose, be prepared for the experience of a lifetime.
Traveling in a remote wilderness park requires visitors to be self sufficient and flexible.
You need to arrive at your jumping off point with everything you need for a safe and comfortable trip.
Bush travel requires flexibility. There are many reasons for delays going in and out of the park. You should take enough food to remain in the park several extra days. It is also a good idea to have a back up route plan with maps just in case.
Before you leave for your trip, contact the Park and Preserve for updates and advisories.
Visitors in the park must practice minimum impact techniques, adhere to Leave No Trace principles, follow backcountry safety guidelines, and be aware of the fragile ecosystems and private lands within the park.
Before you go into the backcountry, stop by the Bettles Ranger Station, Coldfoot Arctic Interagency Visitor Center, Marion Creek Ranger Station (near Coldfoot), or Anaktuvuk Pass Ranger Station for a backcountry orientation.
We request that you fill out the voluntary Back Country Registration Form.
You will also have the opportunity to check out Bear Resistant Food Containers (BRFCs) at these locations. BRFCs are the easiest way to meet the mandatory food storage regulations for all overnight visitors in the Park.
Also visit our Backpacking & Hiking and Wild & Scenic Rivers pages to plan your trip.
Visit the Basic Information page for operating hours and seasons, permits and reservations, and bringing pets to the park.
Lots of information for your visit, all packed into easily downloadable and printable PDF files! Please feel free to phone (907-692-5494) or email us if you have any questions that are not answered by this material.
List of Outfitters, Guides, and Air Taxi Operators
Gateway Arch
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Glacier
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Special rules apply to our four-footed friends. NPS/Bill Hayden
Pets are members of our families, but there are some things you should be aware of before bringing your pet to the park.
Pets are allowed in developed areas, in frontcountry campgrounds and picnic areas, along roads, in parking areas, and in boats on lakes where motorized watercraft are permitted.
Pets are not permitted on trails, along lake shores, in the backcountry, or in any building.
Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet (1.8 m), under physical restraint, or caged at all times, including while in open-bed pickup trucks.
Pets are not to be left tied to an object when unattended.
Pet owners must pick up after their pets and dispose of waste in a trash receptacle. Owners must not allow a pet to make noise that is unreasonable. When the bike path between Apgar and West Glacier is free of snow dogs are allowed on leash.
When roads are closed to vehicle traffic, they are considered a backcountry trail and dogs are not allowed.
Glacier Bay
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Glacier Bay National Park is a sanctuary for Alaskan wildlife and may not be the best location to bring a pet. Pets are allowed on land in only a few select areas, and may not be left unattended. Your pet must be leashed or physically restrained at all times. Pets are not allowed on trails, beaches, or anywhere in the backcountry, with the exception of pets that remain on board private vessels on the water.
Pets are allowed:
On the Bartlett Cove Public Use Dock
On the beach between the Bartlett Cove Public Use Dock and the National Park Service Administrative Dock
Within 100 feet of Bartlett Cove Developed Area park roads or parking areas unless otherwise posted
On a vessel on the water
Keep Bartlett Cove Clean!
All pet waste must be cleaned up and deposited within the covered trash cans in Bartlett Cove.
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed in all facilities and on trails unless an area has been closed by the superintendent to protect park resources.
The 2010 revision to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service animal” as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric,
intellectual, or other mental disability. Dogs that are not trained to perform tasks that mitigate the effects of a disability, including dogs that are used to purely provide comfort or emotional support (therapy animals) are considered pets.
Service animals in training and pets are subject to the park's pet regulations and are not allowed on trails, boardwalks, or in the backcountry. Falsely potraying a pet as a service animal is considered fraud and is subject to federal prosecution.
Things to know
Where domestic animals and wildlife overlap there is a possibility of exchanging diseases between the two groups. Domestic dogs can introduce disease into wildlife habitats and the park’s canids (wolves, coyotes, and foxes) are vulnerable to domestic diseases such as canine distemper, parvo virus, rabies, mange, etc. Likewise it’s possible for domestic dogs to acquire these diseases from wild animals.
To further prevent the spread of disease:
•Service animals must always be leashed or harnessed, under control, and attended at all times.
•Pet food is a bear attractant and must be stored accordingly. Food and food containers must never be left unattended and must be kept out of reach of wildlife.
•Service animal fecal matter must be picked up and disposed of properly.
Risks
Please be aware that having a service animal in the backcountry may put you at increased risk for confrontations with wolves, bears, and other wildlife. Wolves are very territorial and may perceive domestic dogs as competitors and act aggressively toward them putting you and your animal in danger. If you must take a service animal with you in the backcountry keep it on a tight leash at all times and sleep with it in your tent at night.
Grand Canyon
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On the South Rim, leashed pets are allowed on trails above the rim.
Pets in Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park was established to preserve an amazing variety of landscapes, plants and wildlife and to provide a place for people to enjoy wilderness. How do pets fit in with this mandate?
Pets can harass or harm wild animals by making noise, chasing them or catching them.
Pets can intimidate and disturb other visitors by making noise or scaring wildlife away.
Pets can damage the ground and plants by digging or rolling.
Pets can attract predators such as cougars or coyotes looking for easy meals.
Where can I visit with my pet?
To help everyone enjoy the park and for the safety of you, your pet, and park wildlife, the following regulations apply in Grand Canyon National Park. Rules differ on neighboring national forest and state land.
Pets must be leashed (up to 6 feet) at all times.
On the South Rim, leashed pets are allowed on trails above the rim, Mather Campground, Desert View Campground, Trailer Village, and throughout developed areas.
Yavapai Lodge is the only in-park lodge that has pet friendly rooms.
Pets may also be boarded at the South Rim Kennel.
Pets are not permitted:
Below the rim (inner canyon trails).
On park shuttle buses.
On the North Rim, leashed pets are only allowed on the bridle trail (greenway) that connects the North Kaibab Trail, and the portion of the Arizona Trail north to the park entrance station. There is no Kennel on the North Rim.
At Tuweep, leashed pets are only allowed on established roads and the campground.
To ensure you and your pets have a great visit check out the following tips:
Do not leave pets tied or unattended outside or in your vehicle.
Pet excrement must be immediately collected and disposed of in the nearest trash can.
During the summer, high temperatures and elevation can affect your pet, ensure your pet has enough water, snacks, and paw protection from the hot rim pavement.
Grand Canyon Kennel (South Rim) 928-638-0534
Operated by Xanterra Parks & Resorts.
Open Daily: 7:30 am - 5 pm 365 days a year
Owners dropping off or picking up outside of business hours, must go in person to Maswik Lodge to make arrangments
Pets are not permitted in most guestrooms in the lodges on the South Rim and must be boarded at the kennel. The kennel accepts dogs and cats only, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily and reservations are recommended (especially for the summer months and holidays). Pets are accepted for day or overnight boarding and food is included.
Proof of vaccination must be provided upon entering the kennel.
Dogs need proof of current inoculation against rabies, DHLP, bordetella, and parvo.
Cats need proof of current inoculation against rabies, feline leukemia, and distemper combo (FDVR).
* Feline leukemia vaccination proof not required for indoor cats, with a doctor's note.
The park kennel is located on the South Rim near Maswik Lodge.
Tasks performed by service animals must be directly related to the handler's disability.
What Are Service Animals?
"Service animal means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Other species of animals, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not service animals for the purposes of this definition.
The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to the handler's disability. Examples of work or tasks include, but are not limited to, assisting individuals who are blind or have low vision with navigation and other tasks, alerting individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to the presence of people or sounds, providing non-violent protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, assisting an individual during a seizure, alerting individuals to the presence of allergens, retrieving items such as medicine or the telephone, providing physical support and assistance with balance and stability to individuals with mobility disabilities, and helping persons with psychiatric and neurological disabilities by preventing or interrupting impulsive or destructive behaviors.
The crime deterrent effects of an animal's presence and the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship do not constitute work or tasks for the purposes of this definition."
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
Grand Teton
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Pet Safety & Regulations
To ensure that you and your pet enjoy a safe visit, follow all pet regulations while inside the park. Wildlife may be drawn to pets and their owners. Pets can wander away and may never be found. The park is a wild place! These regulations are enforced to protect you, park resources and other visitors. See the pet brochure for a map and additional safety and regulations information.
Pets are allowed inside Grand Teton National Park, but they must be restrained at all times and are not permitted on hiking trails, inside visitor centers or other facilities. A good rule of thumb is that a pet may go anywhere a car may go: roads and road shoulders, campgrounds and picnic areas, parking lots, etc. Pets must be on a leash (six feet or less), under physical restraint, and within 30 feet of the roadway. Pets are not permitted on any park trails or in the park backcountry. Pets are not considered pack animals.
Regulations
You are responsible for clean-up and disposal of all pet feces.
Pets must be kept under physical control at all times - caged, crated, or restrained on a leash not to exceed six feet in length.
Pets are prohibited in the backcountry and on park trails.
Pets are prohibited from public buildings and swimming beaches, except for guide dogs.
Pets are prohibited from riding in boats on park waters, except for Jackson Lake.
Pets must stay within 30 feet of any roadway.
Pets must not be left unattended and/or tied to an object.
Pets are prohibited from making unreasonable noise or frightening wildlife.
Pets running-at-large may be impounded and their owner charged for the care and feeding.
Pets are not allowed on the park's multi-use pathway.
Service animals used for the sole purpose of aiding a person with a disability are permitted, but should be clearly marked as a working animal. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.
Seasonal Road Closures and Pets
From November 1 through April 30 every year the park closes portions of the Teton Park Road, Antelope Flats and Moose-Wilson Road to motorized traffic, allowing for public recreation.
Leashed dogs are permitted on the Teton Park, Antelope Flats, and Moose-Wilson roads, as well as other park roadways. Dogs are restricted to roads and turnouts - they are not permitted to travel more than 30 feet from roadbeds, or into the park's backcountry. Owners are required to keep pets on a leash (six foot maximum length). Mutt Mitt stations are in place at the Taggart Lake Trailhead parking area. Pet owners are required to pick up after their dogs and dispose of the waste properly.
Kennels and Pet Sitters
If you are planning on exploring areas of the park that are closed to pets, we recommend that you contact a local pet care provider. Commercial kennels and pet sitters are available in surrounding communities. Please check local listings. Reservations are strongly advised and may be required.
Great Basin
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Please be aware that having a pet with you will limit your activities in Great Basin National Park. Kennel services are available in the neigboring town of Baker, NV. Click on this link for more information .
Be aware of the following regulations before deciding to bring your pet:
Pets must be kept on a leash 6 feet in length or shorter at all times. This is for the protection of the pet, wildlife, and other visitors.
Pets are not permitted in Lehman Caves or at evening programs.
Pets are not permitted on trails or in the backcountry of the park, except leashed pets on the Lexington Arch Trail or the trail between Baker and the Great Basin Visitor Center.
(Please note: the unimproved dirt road to Lexington Arch is rough and rutted, requiring a high clearance, four-wheel drive vehicle and advanced driving skills to reach the trailhead. Some parts of the road may be impassable due to flood damage. Route finding may be necessary.)
Leashed pets can only be exercised in the campgrounds, in front of the visitor centers, and along roads.
Pet owners are required to immediately remove and properly dispose of fecal matter deposited by their pets. Deposit bags of fecal matter in a dumpster.
Pets may not be left unattended at campsites or tied to trees or other fixtures.
Why are there restrictions on pets in National Parks?
A national park is a refuge for native wildlife. Restrictions are intended to prevent stress and molestation of wildilfe, to protect pets from wildlife that may attack or harm them, and to provide an enjoyable experience for those visitors without pets. Domestic animals can also spread diseases to other wildlife through feces and other bodily fluids.
Great Sand Dunes
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During summer months, plan to take your dog in the dunes only during early morning or evening hours, or stay in Medano Creek. Sand temperatures can reach over 150 degrees F. NPS/Patrick Myers
We want your visit to Great Sand Dunes to be a positive, safe experience for you and your pet. Following these guidelines will protect you, your pet, wildlife, natural resources, and other visitors.
On this map of the main frontcountry area of the park, blue shading indicates where pets are not permitted.
Where are pets permitted?
Pets are permitted in the Preserve (including Mosca Pass Trail) and main use areas of the Park, including Piñon Flats Campground, Dunes Overlook Trail, and along the Medano Pass Primitive Road. They must be leashed at all times and owners must clean up after them. Please carry out waste.
Where are pets not permitted?
Pets are not permitted:
• In the backcountry of the dunefield,
beyond the first high ridge of dunes
• Off of the Dunes Overlook Trail
• Inside the visitor center
• North of Castle Creek Picnic Area, except along Medano Pass Primitive Road
• North of Point of No Return,
including Sand Ramp Trail and
national park backpacking sites
Never leave your dog in your vehicle during warmer months.
Your Pet's Safety
• Hot Sand Temperatures In summer months, extreme sand surface temperatures up to 150 degrees F can occur from late morning through late afternoon. Plan to hike on the dunes in early morning or evening in summer months. Protect your pet’s feet with socks or pet booties. Watch your pet carefully for signs of heat exhaustion. When Medano Creek is flowing, keep your pet close to the cool, wet sand for relief. Bring a water bowl to give your pet water on your hike.
• Vehicles Do not leave pets unattended in your vehicle. Summer temperatures in a vehicle can quickly soar to dangerous levels. Extreme cold temperatures in the winter can also pose a danger to your pet.
• Cactus Spines The desert grasslands surrounding the dunes contain prickly pear cactus. If you walk your pet in the grasslands, walk slowly and carefully to to avoid injury to your pet from the sharp spines. Consider carrying tweezers or pliers.
• Dangers from Wildlife Keeping your pet on a leash less than six feet long is the best protection against wildlife. Pets may not be left tied to vehicles, trees or other objects. To prevent injuries, do not allow your pet to get close to a wild animal. Deer may kick, mountain lions or bears may attack, coyotes may chase, badgers may bite, and porcupines may release quills. On rare occasions, coyotes or other animals may approach your leashed pet. Raise your arms and shout loudly; coyotes will typically run away. Please report any unusual encounters to a park ranger. Never leave pet food out in your picnic site or campsite, as it may attract wild animals.
Protecting the Park and Other Visitors
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is one of only a few national parks that permits pets in many areas. Responsible pet ownership in the park and preserve will enable the park to continue to allow you to visit with your pets in the future. Pet owners violating park regulations may be cited and/or fined.
Great Smoky Mountains
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Dogs must be on a leash at all times while in the park. Heidi Weimer photo
Dogs are allowed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and along roads, but must be kept on a leash at all times. The leash must not exceed 6 feet in length. Dogs are only allowed on two short walking paths—the Gatlinburg Trail and the Oconaluftee River Trail. Pets are not allowed on any other park trails. Pet excrement must be immediately collected by the pet handler and disposed of in a trash receptacle. Pets should not be left unattended in vehicles or RVs.
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Why Are Dogs Prohibited on National Park Trails?
Large national parks that have extensive backcountry areas as a rule do not allow dogs on trails. These include parks such as Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Glacier, Rocky Mountains, and several others. Great Smoky Mountains National Park has prohibited dogs in the backcountry since the park was first established in the 1930s. The park prohibits dogs on hiking trails for several reasons:
• Dogs can carry disease into the park's wildlife populations.
• Dogs can chase and threaten wildlife, scaring birds and other animals away from nesting, feeding, and resting sites. The scent left behind by a dog can signal the presence of a predator, disrupting or altering the behavior of park wildlife. Small animals may hide in their burrow the entire day after smelling a dog and may not venture out to feed.
• Dogs bark and disturb the quiet of the wilderness. Unfamiliar sights, sounds, and smells can disturb even the calmest, friendliest, and best-trained dog, causing them to behave unpredictably or bark excessively.
• Pets may become prey for larger predators such as coyotes and bears. In addition, if your dog disturbs and enrages a bear, it may lead the angry bear directly to you. Dogs can also encounter insects that bite and transmit disease and plants that are poisonous or full of painful thorns and burrs.
• Many people, especially children, are frightened by dogs, even small ones. Uncontrolled dogs can present a danger to other visitors.
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Since I Can't Hike With My Pet in the National Park, Where Else Can I Go?
The Southern Highlands region offers an amazing variety of federal public lands for recreation and enjoyment. Some public lands outside the Smokies offer a wider range of recreational opportunities than are available here, including hiking with your pet. For maps and information about these national forests and recreation areas please contact the offices listed below. (By clicking on these links, you will leave the Great Smoky Mountains National Park website.)
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (423) 286-7275
Chattahoochee National Forest (770) 297-3000
Cherokee National Forest (423) 476-9700
Mount Rodgers National Recreation Area (800) 628-7202
Nantahala National Forest (828) 257-4200
Pisgah National Forest (828) 257-4200
Guadalupe Mountains
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Pets are prohibited:
in park buildings
in restrooms
at public programs
in the backcountry
on ALL park trails except the Pinery Trail and the trail from the Pine Springs Campground to the visitor center
Where Pets Can Go
Leashed pets are permitted in Guadalupe Mountains National Park only in areas accessed by vehicles, including established roadsides, parking areas, frontcountry picnic areas and frontcountry campgrounds. Leashed pets may walk on the short trail between the campground and the Pine Springs Visitor Center or along the Pinery Trail from the visitor center to the Butterfield Stage Station. They must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and attended at all times. Federal regulations require all pet excrement to be picked up and diposed of in a marked trash recepacle.
Why Can't I Hike With My Dog or Cat?
Dogs and cats are considered to be unnatural predators in a natural environment
Pets may harass and even kill wildlife, carry disease and disrupt the habitats of native species in the park
Pets could become prey for larger carnivores like mountain lions, black bears, bobcats, coyote packs or many other desert animals which could pose a threat to your pet
Many Chihuahuan desert plants are spiny or poisonous and can easily injure a pet
Pets can bite visitors or intrude on the visitor experience anticipated in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Other Park Pet Rules
Do not leave pets unattended at campsites, tied to an object in the park, or in vehicles for prolonged peroids of time. Interior vehicle temperatures can rise within minutes and pets can quickly overheat and die, even with the windows cracked. The nearest kennel service (with limited hours) is at Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
Some adjacent US Forest Service lands do allow leashed pets on trails and in the backcountry. Contact them directly for details and specific locations.
Service Animals
Service Animals as defined by titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act are excepted and are permitted in park buildings, restrooms, at public programs, and in the backcountry; service animals that have been individually trained to perform specific tasks for the benefit of persons with disabilities are allowed in the park.
Emotional support (“therapy animals”) are not service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act and may not access trails or other non-motorized areas.
Haleakalā
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Dogs are permitted in parking lots and drive-up campgrounds and on roadways and paved pathways only. Dogs must be leashed at all times.
Dogs are not permitted on trails. You may not leave animals unattended at any time. Please do not bring dogs into park buildings.
Service animals
Working guide dogs accompanying a person with a disability are permitted in buildings. Please talk to a park ranger for information on hiking with guide dogs.
A service dog becomes a Junior Bark Ranger. NPS/Meagan Kubojiri
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes
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Plan Your Visit
Viewing Kīlauea from the Streaming Bluff NPS Photo/Janice Wei
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is a fascinating world of active volcanism, biological diversity, and Hawaiian culture, past and present.
Basic Information
Park Recovery Information & Updates
Directions & Transportation
Kīlauea Visitor Center
Lodging
Camping
Things To Do
Calendar: Entire Park
Calendar: Kahuku Unit Only
Safety
Accessibility
Hot Springs
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Hot Springs National Park Is Pet Friendly
Mary Hill with her four legged friend.
Pets on a leash are welcome on the trails and in the campground but must wait outside the visitor center and other park buildings.
Help Keep Hot Springs National Park Pet Friendly by picking up after your pet, there are Pet Waste Station located on both ends of Bathhouse Row and in the campground.
Service animals are allowed.
Indiana Dunes
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Pets are members of our families, but there are some things you should be aware of before bringing your pet to the park.
Guidelines
Pets must be restrained on a leash no longer than 6 feet (2 meters).
Pet owners are responsible for removing pet waste everywhere in the park.
Pets are not allowed on the Pinhook Bog Trail, but are allowed on the Pinhook Upland Trail.
Pets are not allowed on the equestrian portion of the Glenwood Dunes Trail system.
Pets should not be left unattended in a vehicle, especially in the summer. High temperatures in a car can kill pets.
Service animals are an exception to these rules and may accompany their owner to all park locations.
Pets on Beaches
Pets must be on a leash at all times, even when swimming in the lake. Handlers allowing pets to chase birds or otherwise harass wildlife are subject to a citation. Pet handlers are responsible for carrying waste off the beach.
Pets are allowed year round on all beaches with the following exception: Pets are not allowed in the lifeguarded swimming area at West Beach from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through the Monday of Labor Day Weekend.
Horses
Horses under the direct control of a rider are allowed on specific parts of the Glenwood Dunes trail system. Please visit the Glenwood Dunes trail system webpage for more equestrian information.
Become a BARK Ranger
Join the BARK Ranger program by joining us for a ranger-led hike and completing our BARK Ranger activity guide to receive a collectible dog tag! For more information, visit our BARK Ranger page.
Restricted pet areas are marked in red.
Restricted Pet Areas
With the exception of assistance animals, the possession of pets is prohibited in the following areas:
West Beach. Pets are permitted everywhere except for the lifeguard swim area, which is maintained from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through the Monday of Labor Day weekend.
Glenwood Dunes Trail System. Pets (other than horses) are not permitted on the specific portion of the Glenwood Dunes trail system that is designated for equestrian use. Pets are permitted in the parking lot and other sections of the trail system.
Nature Play Areas. The area are located on the east side of the Paul Douglas Center main parking lot and is delineated by fencing and inside the Mather and Douglas loops at the Dunewood Campground.
Pinhook Bog Trail. Pets are not permitted on the Pinhook Bog Trail. Pets are permitted in the parking lot and on the Pinhook Upland Trail.
Special Events
During large public and other special events, some areas are temporarily closed to pets. Watch for restrictions posted on brown signs at parking areas and entrances to event areas. You may also call the Visitor Center at (219) 395-1882 for information.
Pet restrictions and closures are in place to allow for compatible use of areas, threats to wildlife, damage to sensitive plants and to cooperate with local and state regulations.
Isle Royale
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Only service dogs are allowed on Isle Royale. NPS / Wieber
Can I bring my pet to Isle Royale?
Dogs, cats and other mammals are not allowed on the island. This includes pets on boats within the park boundaries, which extend 4 ½ miles into Lake Superior from the outermost land areas of the park. Visitors bringing pets to Isle Royale will be required to leave immediately.
Leashed pets are allowed outdoors at the Houghton Visitor Center and Headquarters complex where the Ranger III departs.
Why can't I bring my pet?
The park's primary concern is for the protection of wildlife species; the inadvertent transmission of disease or parasites into the largely isolated Isle Royale ecosystem could have devastating effects on wildlife populations. In 1980, the park witnessed just such an event, when the canine parvovirus was likely transmitted to the island from a pet dog and infected the wolf population. Wolves on Isle Royale plummented from 50 individiuals down to 14.
Can I bring my service dog to the island?
Service dogs are welcome on Isle Royale. However, a service dog permit must be obtained prior to your trip. Obtaining this permit involves receiving the proper paperwork from the park, consulting a licensed veterinarian no more then 15 days prior to your park visit, and having the permit signed by the park superintendent or representative. Consult the service dog webpage for the specific details. Without the service dog permit, your dog will not be allowed on Isle Royale.
Joshua Tree
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Joshua Tree's unpaved backcountry roads have little traffic and are good places to walk leashed dogs. NPS/Brad Sutton
Pets are an important part of our lives, providing companionship, love, and joy to their caretakers. While park regulations do not allow pets to join you on hiking trails, in the backcountry, or in park buildings, there are many great alternative areas to explore on a pet-friendly visit to Joshua Tree National Park.
"Why not take my pet with me?"
For many visitors, seeing wildlife is a highlight of a national park visit. Unfortunately, the mere presence of pets in the park alters the natural behavior of native wildlife. In national parks, the native species have priority.
Odors left behind by dogs may prevent wildlife from returning to important habitats such as fan palm oases.
Sensitive archeological sites are often difficult to see and may inadvertently be disturbed by inquisitive four-legged visitors.
The safety of your pet is important as well.
Abundant cactus spines, rattlesnakes, and thorns are good reasons not to let your pet roam free. Dogs are natural hunters, but can easily become the hunted. Predators such as coyotes and mountain lions can kill pets, even during daylight hours.
Even though your pet follows instructions and is very well behaved, others do not know your pet and may feel uneasy when encountering an unleashed animal.
By following the park’s simple regulations and respecting fellow visitors, you and your pet can have a happy and healthy park outing.
Pet Regulations
Pets must remain on a leash at all times. Leashes may be no longer than 6 feet (1.8 m).
Pets may go no more than 100 feet (30.5 m) from any road, picnic area, or campground.
Owners must pick up any droppings. Leave no trace.
Pets are not permitted on trails or in the backcountry.
Violators of these regulations are subject to fine.
Remember to bring plenty of water for your pet. Leaving pets in unattended vehicles is strongly discouraged – especially on warm days.
Service Animals
The 2010 revision to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a “service animal” as an animal that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.
Animals that are not trained to perform tasks that mitigate the effects of a disability, including animals that are used to provide comfort or emotional support (e.g. therapy animals), are considered pets and not service animals.
Service animals in training and pets are subject to the park’s pet regulations and are not allowed on trails or more than 100 feet (30.5m) from any road, picnic area or campground. Falsely portraying a pet as a service animal is considered fraud and is subject to federal prosecution under 36 CFR. 2.32(a)(3)(ii). To learn more, please visit our Accessibility page.
Picnic Areas and Campgrounds
These areas offer many opportunities to experience the park’s diverse scenery with your pet. Pets are also permitted on the paved Oasis of Mara trail. See park map for locations of picnic areas and campgrounds.
Unpaved Roads
Unpaved roads see little vehicle traffic, making them feel a lot like wide trails and a great place to hike with your pet. Anywhere you can drive your vehicle, you can go with your leashed pet.
Some unpaved roads require 4-wheel drive and/or high-clearance vehicles. Be sure you are prepared with food and plenty of water before beginning your trip.
Most roads have pullouts or nearby parking areas where you may park and begin hiking. See park map for locations of unpaved roads.
All Vehicles
Bighorn Pass Road: 3.2 miles (5.1 km) one way
Desert Queen Mine Road: 1.2 miles (1.9 km) one way
Geology Tour Road (to mile 5.4): 11.7 miles (18.8 km) one way
Odell Road: 1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Stirrup Tank Road: 1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Queen Valley Road: 2.9 miles (4.7 km)
4-wheel Drive
Berdoo Canyon Road: 11.5 miles (18.5 km)
Black Eagle Mine Road: 9.6 miles (15.4 km)
Geology Tour Road (past mile 5.4): 11.7 miles (18.8 km)
Old Dale Road: 12.6 miles (20.3 km)
Pinkham Canyon Road: 19.2 miles (30.9 km)
Covington-area roads: 9.9 miles (15.9 km)
For more information, visit our Backcountry Roads page.
Boarding Your Pet
There are many local options for boarding your pet. Boarding your pet will give you the freedom to explore the park freely and more thoroughly. Boarding information can be found through local chambers of commerce.
Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce
www.29chamber.org
760-367-3445
Joshua Tree Chamber of Commerce
www.joshuatreechamber.org
760-366-3723
Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce
www.yuccavalley.org
760-365-6323
Katmai
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Backcountry Regulations and Suggested Best Practices
Unless otherwise noted, these regulations are in effect in all backcountry areas of Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alagnak Wild River, and Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve. More information on the regulations that help rangers manage, preserve, and protect Katmai can be found in the Laws and Policies pages.
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