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Our National Park Service is not pet friendly for good reason. Our National Parks are normally comprised of developed areas. Even undeveloped areas of the parks were set up to protect the wildlife and eco systems in the parks. The National Parks are meant for us to enjoy viewing our precious eco systems and wildlife.

Each park has its own rules concerning pets. Before traveling to a National Park with your pet please go to “Our National Park Service” website and do your research. http://www.nps.gov/

Below is our National Parks by State. Just click The state or the park you would like to visit. The links will take you to that specific page of our National Park System website.

Our recommendation is get your pets ready and go!

ALABAMA National Parks

Horseshoe Bend
http://www.nps.gov/hobe/index.htm
Dogs are welcome in Horseshoe Bend NMP as long as their companions keep them leashed with no more than six feet of leash extended at any time. Dogs must also be under their human companions physical restraint at all times. Dog companions should be mindful of where their canine “stops” – please remove any solid waste your dog may deposit on park grounds. The park is for everyone’s enjoyment, including the wildlife so keep an eye out for possible animal to animal interactions.
Service animals, such as guide dogs, are allowed in the Visitor Center.
History and Culture
http://www.nps.gov/hobe/historyculture/index.htm
In March 1814, General Jackson’s army left Fort Williams on the Coosa, cut a 52-mile trail through the forest in three days, and on the 26th made camp six miles north of Horseshoe Bend. The next morning, Jackson sent General John Coffee and 700 mounted infantry and 600 Cherokee and Lower Creek allies three miles down-stream to cross the Tallapoosa and surround the bend. He took the rest of the army – about 2000 men, consisting of East and West Tennessee militia and the Thirty-ninth U.S. Infantry – into the peninsula and at 10:30 a.m. began an ineffectual two-hour artillery bombardment of the Red Sticks’ log barricade. At noon, some of Coffee’s Cherokees crossed the river and assaulted the Red Sticks from the rear. Jackson quickly ordered a frontal bayonet charge, which poured over the barricade. Fighting ranged over the south end of the peninsula throughout the afternoon. By dark at least 800 of Chief Menawa’s 1,000 Red Sticks were dead (557 slain on the field and 200-300 in the river). Menawa himself, although severely wounded, managed to escape. Jackson’s losses in the battle were 49 killed and 154 wounded, many mortally.
Though the Red Sticks had been crushed at Tohopeka, the remnants of the hostile Creeks held out for several months. In August 1814, exhausted and starving, they surrendered to Jackson at Wetumpka, near the present city of Montgomery, Alabama. The Treaty of Fort Jackson ending the conflict required the Creeks to cede some 20 million acres of land – more than half of their ancestral territorial holdings – to the United States. The state of Alabama was carved out of this domain and admitted to the Union in 1819.
In 1829, partly as a result of his fame from the battles of Horseshoe Bend and New Orleans, Andrew Jackson was elected President of the United States; a year later he signed the Indian Removal Bill forcing all the tribes east of the Mississippi River to move to Oklahoma, a journey the Cherokees called the “Trail of Tears.” The Southeast, cleared of most Indians and free from the threat of foreign intervention, thus became part of the United States and was opened for settlement.
Little River Canyon
http://www.nps.gov/liri/index.htm
Pets are welcome at Little River Canyon National Preserve as long as they are on a leash at all times.
Eberhart Point Trail – This trail is not recommended for small children or pets. It would be hard to hold onto a child or pet as you climb over the steep boulders.
Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. Forested uplands, waterfalls, canyon rims and bluffs, pools, boulders, and sandstone cliffs offer settings for a variety of recreational activities. Natural resources and cultural heritage come together to tell the story of the Preserve, a special place in the Southern Appalachians.
Backcountry
http://www.nps.gov/liri/planyourvisit/backcountry.htm
This area is located north of the canyon across Highway 35. This is the only area where camping is allowed. Camping is only allowed from February 1 until September 30. Each campsite has a picnic table, 10′ x 20′ tent pad, rock fire ring, trash can and outhouse. Billy’s Ford, Hartline Ford, Slant Rock are the only sites where camping is allowed.
Slant Rock is located off Highway 35, on County Road 103. Turn into first driveway on left on County Road 103 (Check Station for Hunters). Follow Road 01, turn first left and follow downhill to the campsite.
Billy’s Ford and Hartline Ford are located further into the Backcountry Area. From Highway 35, turn onto County Road 295. Turn Right onto Road 05, Billy’s Ford is the first right (takes about 20 minutes driving on Backcountry Roads). Hartline Ford is just above Billy’s Ford. You will cross several creek crossings to get to these sites. A four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended.
Natchez Trace Parkway
http://www.nps.gov/natr/index.htm
Pets are allowed along trails and viewpoints of the Natchez Trace Parkway under the following conditions:
Pets must always be on a leash six feet or shorter
Please clean up after your pet
Only service animals are allowed inside Parkway buildings.
The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile drive through exceptional scenery and 10,000 years of North American history.  Used by American Indians, “Kaintucks”, settlers, and future presidents, the Old Trace played an important role in American history. Today, visitors can enjoy not only a scenic drive but also hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping.
There are more than a dozen campgrounds along the Natchez Trace Parkway corridor, three in the park, and many others just outside the park.  The three Parkway campgrounds are free, primitive, and available on a first come, first serve basis.  They do not offer electricity, showers, or dump stations.  They are spread out along the Parkway: Rocky Springs (Milepost 54), Jeff Busby (Milepost 193.1) and Meriwether Lewis (Milepost 385).  Many of the other campgrounds along the Parkway corridor offer electricity, showers, and dump stations.  Check the complete updated list of all the campgrounds along the Parkway for the locations and services offered by private and public campgrounds.  Those who are biking the Parkway may be interested in the bicycle-only campgrounds along the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Russell Cave
http://www.nps.gov/ruca/index.htm
Pets enjoy visiting parks with their families.  Pets are welcome at Russell Cave, and must be on a leash. Remember to bring water for your pet, and thank you for cleaning up after them.
Russell Cave became a National Monument on May 11, 1961, signed into law by John F. Kennedy. The National Geographic Society donated 310 acres to the American people because of the great archeological discoveries there. The park is located in Bridgeport, Alabama.
WHY DID THEY LIVE IN THE CAVE…
The cave entrance was used as a shelter by prehistoric people for about 10,000 years. They kept coming back often because it had all of the necessities needed by the people.
The cave provided shelter from the elements. The air flows out of the mouth of the cave and maintains a comfortable temperature. The inside of the cave system stays a steady 58 degrees.
The two entrances of the cave were originally at water level. A large roof fall raised the floor level of the right side making it more habitable. Flood deposits covered the artifacts that people left behind.  Eventually, the floor of the cave was built up about 40 feet.
A natural spring provided fresh water which continues to flow until this day. The water comes up out of the ground near the front entrance and flows into the cave. It travels underground for 1 ½ miles and empties into Widow’s Creek and eventually into the Tennessee River.
Tools and weapons were made from chert that is found  in the rocks at Russell Cave.
Plants provided food, tool making materials, and medicine. The environment at Russell Cave ranged from limestone mountain slopes, sandstone mountain tops and valley floors.
Animals living in the area provided food. The bones were used to make tools.
Selma To Montgomery
http://www.nps.gov/semo/index.htm
American’s love their pets. They are a part of the family. With this in mind The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail does allow pets on the trail and at the Lowndes Interpretive Center (LIC). However, there are a few rules to go by.
Pets are welcome but must be maintained on a leash
Pets are allowed on the Historic trail and on the LIC grounds but not allowed in the Visitor Center/museums (seeing eye dogs/service animals excepted).
You are expected to clean up after your pet. Remember to bring the “pooper scooper.”
Do not allow your pet to chase or annoy any of the natural wildlife. Keep in mind that the natural wildlife is indeed wild and an encounter can lead to serious injury of your pet.
The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail was established by Congress in 1996 to commemorate the events, people, and route of the 1965 Voting Rights March in Alabama. The route is also designated as a National Scenic Byway/All-American Road.
Trail of Tears
http://www.nps.gov/trte/index.htm
Trail sites can be remote or along busy roads. Remain alert – be aware of your children’s and pets’ locations. Beware of traffic. Know where your nearest emergency aid can be found.
Much of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail is on waterways. People were moved onto boats and traveled along the Mississippi River, and then disembarked and walked.
Remember and commemorate the survival of the Cherokee people, forcefully removed from their homelands in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee to live in Indian Territory, now Oklahoma. They took steamboats or walked west in 1838-1839 on the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail.
Tuskegee Airmen
http://www.nps.gov/tuai/index.htm
Pets are not allowed in the visitors center or Hanger Museum. Only Service animals.
Tuskegee Institute
http://www.nps.gov/tuin/index.htm
Pets are not allowed in any buildings, service animals only

Alabama National parks

Horseshoe Bend

Dogs are welcome in Horseshoe Bend NMP as long as their companions keep them leashed with no more than six feet of leash extended at any time. Dogs must also be under their human companions physical restraint at all times. Dog companions should be mindful of where their canine “stops” – please remove any solid waste your dog may deposit on park grounds. The park is for everyone’s enjoyment, including the wildlife so keep an eye out for possible animal to animal interactions.

Service animals, such as guide dogs, are allowed in the Visitor Center.

Little River Canyon

Pets are welcome at Little River Canyon National Preserve as long as they are on a leash at all times.

Eberhart Point Trail – This trail is not recommended for small children or pets. It would be hard to hold onto a child or pet as you climb over the steep boulders.

Natchez Trace Parkway

Pets are allowed along trails and viewpoints of the Natchez Trace Parkway under the following conditions:

Pets must always be on a leash six feet or shorter

Please clean up after your pet

Only service animals are allowed inside Parkway buildings.

Russell Cave

Pets enjoy visiting parks with their families.  Pets are welcome at Russell Cave, and must be on a leash. Remember to bring water for your pet, and thank you for cleaning up after them.

Selma To Montgomery

American’s love their pets. They are a part of the family. With this in mind The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail does allow pets on the trail and at the Lowndes Interpretive Center (LIC). However, there are a few rules to go by.

Pets are welcome but must be maintained on a leash

Pets are allowed on the Historic trail and on the LIC grounds but not allowed in the Visitor Center/museums (seeing eye dogs/service animals excepted).

You are expected to clean up after your pet. Remember to bring the “pooper scooper.”

Do not allow your pet to chase or annoy any of the natural wildlife. Keep in mind that the natural wildlife is indeed wild and an encounter can lead to serious injury of your pet.

Trail of Tears

Trail sites can be remote or along busy roads. Remain alert – be aware of your children’s and pets’ locations. Beware of traffic. Know where your nearest emergency aid can be found.

Much of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail is on waterways. People were moved onto boats and traveled along the Mississippi River, and then disembarked and walked.

Tuskegee Airmen

Pets are not allowed in the visitors center or Hanger Museum. Only Service animals.

Tuskegee Institute

Pets are not allowed in any buildings, service animals only

ALASKA National Parks

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It is best to check with the individual area, but in general pets are allowed in National Parks on roadways and in campgrounds ONLY and must be leashed or physically restrained at all times. They are usually prohibited on buses and trails or in the backcountry. Pets are not recommended in preserves or park additions. Pets must not be left unattended. In state parks, national forests, fish & wildlife refuges and BLM land, pets must be leashed at developed facilities, such as campgrounds and picnic areas, and under control in other areas at all times. Of course, when using sled dogs for skijoring or mushing, different rules apply. Skijoring and mushing are allowed in most parks.

Alaska is Bear Country. Pets and Bears do not mix well. For many of the Parks, Preserves and Wildlife areas it is recommended to leave your pets behind. They are remote, rugged and in the middle of Bear country.

Alagnak

Alaska Public Lands

Aleutian World War II

Aniakchak

Bering Land Bridge

Cape Krusenstern

Denali

Gates Of The Arctic

Glacier Bay

Inupiat Heritage Center

Katmai

Kenai Fjords

Klondike Gold Rush

Kobuk Valley

Lake Clark

Noatak

Sitka

World War II Valor in the Pacific
Honolulu, HI,AK,CA

Wrangell – St Elias

Yukon – Charley Rivers

Arizona National Parks

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Canyon De Chelly

Pets are not allowed on hiking trails or on canyon tours, even when using your own vehicle.  Pets must be leashed at all times in the parking lots or campground.  Owners are to pick up after pets.

Casa Grande Ruins

Well behaved pets are allowed in outdoor areas provided they are restrained by a leash and are in the control of an adult. Leashes must be six feet in length or less. When you bring your pet to the park be aware of your surroundings. Respect the rights of others who may have a fear of your pet, even a friendly one. Remember that your pet may be more susceptible to heat stress than you since its body mass is closer to the hot ground surface.

Chiricahua

Pets are permitted at Chiricahua National Monument. Dogs must be on a leash at all times and not left alone. You may walk your dog on the lower canyon trails between the campground, visitor center, and entrance station on the Silver Spur Trail, Faraway Ranch Trail, and the campground. You may not bring your pets on any of the other park trails. This is for the safety of your dog and protection of the wildlife.

Coronado

Allow two hours for a visit to Coronado Cave and bring at least one flashlight per person. Pets are not allowed on hiking trails (with the exception of the Crest Trail) and should not be left unattended in parked vehicles, especially in warm weather.

Fort Bowie

There are no camping facilities within the park. Motels, stores, trailer parks, and campgrounds can be found in the nearby towns of Wilcox and Bowie. Another campground is located at Chiricahua National Monument, 25 miles to the southwest.

Hunting is prohibited within the park. So, too, are metal detectors, digging tools, and guns. Keep wheeled vehicles on roads and do not climb on the fragile walls and mounds. Pets must be leashed.

Glen Canyon

Pets are allowed in most parts of the recreation area. Pets must be on a leash that is no longer than six feet in length. Owners must clean up solid pet waste.

Pets are NOT allowed in the following areas:

  • All archeological sites.
  • All marinas, docks, walkways, and launch ramps, except when proceeding directly to or from a boat.
  • Along the San Juan River from Clay Hills Crossing upstream to the Glen Canyon NRA boundary as designated by required permit available through the Bureau of Land Management.
  • Orange Cliffs special permit area.
  • Rainbow Bridge NM, except for pets in vessels at the courtesy docks.
  • On the Colorado River downstream from the dam to the boundary of Grand Canyon NP.
  • Dogs and other companion animals are prohibited from entering Coyote Gulch within the boundaries of GCNRA. (This prohibition does not apply to guide dogs accompanying visual impaired persons or to hearing ear dogs accompanying hearing impaired persons.) This prohibition includes all dogs or other pet animals used to carry or transport recreational equipment or food.

Grand Canyon

Pets must be leashed at all times. Loose or feral pets often disturb or kill wildlife or their newborns. Protective wildlife parents can be aggressive and could harm you or you pet. Keep wildlife and your pets safe by observing the leash law.

On the South Rim, leashed pets are allowed on trails above the rim, Mather Campground, Desert View Campground, Trailer Village and throughout the developed areas.

Pets are not permitted

  • Below the rim
  • In park lodging (hotel rooms)
  • On park buses

The only exception would be a service animal. Persons wishing to take a service animal below the rim must check-in first at the Backcountry Information Center.

On the North Rim pets are not allowed other than the bridle trail (greenway) that connects the lodge with the North Kaibab Trail, and the portion of the Arizona Trail that continues north from there to the park entrance station.

Hohokam Pima

The National Park Service gives no information about pet rules for this National Monument. We recommend calling the National Park service prior to visiting with you pets.

Juan Bautista de Anza

Explore the 1200 miles these Spanish colonial expedition members traveled in 1775-76. The 1200 mile trail traverses through several counties of California and Arizona. Horses and pets are welcome on the trail. You must follow the leash laws of the local municipalities along the journey.

Lake Mead

Pets must be kept at all times on a leash not to exceed 6-feet in length and should not be left unattended. Barking dogs are considered a nuisance. Owners must remove them from the campground. Never leave your pet in a closed vehicle. Temperatures can soar to 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) in minutes. Your pet can quickly die of heat stroke in those conditions.

Montezuma Castle

Due to the extreme temperatures experienced in the park, dogs are welcome on the trails at both Montezuma Castle and Montezuma Well. If you visit during the summer months, please do not leave your dog in your parked vehicle. Even with the windows rolled down slightly, temperatures inside a locked car can climb to over 140 degrees!

However, all dogs must remain on a leash (no longer than 6 feet) and under control at all times. Pet owners are required to clean up after their dogs and prevent them from harming park plants and wildlife. Dogs are not allowed inside the visitor center at Montezuma Castle.

Navajo

Keep pets on a leash or confined.

Old Spanish

Follow the routes of mule pack trains across the Southwest on the Old Spanish National Historic Trail between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Los Angeles, California. New Mexican traders moved locally produced merchandise across what are now six states to exchange for mules and horses.

The trail trverses Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. Abide by local municipalities pet laws, rules and regulations.

Organ Pipe Cactus

Pets are welcome in certain areas of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. However, temperatures can soar well above 110 degrees in the summer time, and over 90 degrees even in the winter. Pets should NEVER be left in a vehicle.

Pets are welcome on the Palo Verde Trail, Campground Perimeter Trail and all roads open to visitor use, as well as in the campgrounds. They are not allowed in the wilderness. Please be a good pet-parent and clean up after your friends.

  • Please keep your pets on a leash for their safety and the well being of our wildlife. Even good dogs under voice control might stumble onto a rattlesnake without warning.
  • Watch for cholla along any of the roads and trails, carry tweezers to pull spines out of paws and noses.
  • Pavement and rocks get very hot, avoid walking your friends during the hottest parts of the summer days, paws will burn.
  • Just as you should drink water all day, make sure your pet has enough water to keep them well hydrated and cool.

Parashant National Monument
Grand Canyon Arizona

Take pets at your own risk!

  • Camping

Public lands throughout the Monument are open for camping

No fees or permits are required for backcountry camping

There are no developed campgrounds within the Monument; camp in previously used sites along primary roads

Maximum stay – 14-days

Do not camp within 1/4 mile of any water source including seeps, springs, earthen tanks, and wildlife catchments

No toilets are available. Walk away from camp and dig a hole about six to eight inches deep – spread out toilet sites. Cover the hole with dirt when finished. Take toilet paper back to camp and deposit in camp garbage

Practice Leave No Trace techniques at all times

  • Hiking/Backpacking

There are only two semi-maintained trails in the Monument – Mt. Trumbull and Mt. Dellenbaugh. All other hiking is on unmarked routes or requires bushwacking through dense brush or rugged terrain.

Exploring a remote area requires planning:

Take maps, compass, and/or GPS.

Water is not available so take a supplemental supply

Always carry extra food, matches or a lighter, a signal mirror, whistle, and foul weather gear.

Be aware that cell phones do not work in most areas.

Leave a detailed itinerary and a return date with family or friends

Never climb up or down into areas that you are not certain that you can exit. Never assume that you can continue forward, and be aware that descents from the steep areas you climb to, can be difficult and dangerous.

Petrified Forest

Petrified Forest is a very pet friendly national park! Please take your furry friends on trails, even backpacking in the wilderness area. Do remember for the safety of you and your pet to follow the regulations.

Pets may be left tied to an object under the following conditions:

  • Short periods of time (less than 5 minutes) in developed areas
  • During emergency situations in developed and undeveloped areas.
  • Pet excrement must be collected and deposited in a trash receptacle.
  • Pets are not allowed in government and public buildings (even if carried). This restriction does not apply to service dogs/animals or those used by sight or hearing impaired individuals. Pets are allowed in all other areas of the park, including the wilderness area, as long as the areas are not indicated as closed by the Superintendent’s Compendium.
  • Pets must be restrained by leash (maximum of six feet) at all times they are outside of a vehicle in the park.

Don’t allow your pet to interact with wild park animals-nor should you! They can carry disease or will attempt to protect themselves. Also don’t let your pet investigate dead animals, nests, or burrows. Make your visit a safe and happy experience!

Pipe Spring

While visiting Pipe Spring National Monument you may take your pet with you as long as it is on a leash.  Please remain on the sidewalks with your pet. Pets are not allowed in the historic buildings or on the Ridge Trail. Please be prepared to pick up after your pet; trash cans can be found throughout the monument.

Saguaro

For the protection of your animal, other visitors and Saguaro National Park, pets are allowed only on roadways and in picnic areas. (Pets are excluded from Mam-A-Gah picnic area in the west district as it is only accessible by trail.)

Pets map not be taken on any trail, off roadways, or inside either visitor center at any time.

Where allowed, pets must be kept on a leash at all times while in Saguaro National Park. Leash length may not exceed 6 feet. Owners must remain in control of their pets at all times, never tying them off and leaving them. Owners should be aware of the reactions of other visitors to their pets…not everyone is a dog fan.

SERVICE ANIMALS: Service animals accompanying a disabled person are exempt from this law and may go anywhere their owners are permitted to go.

WHY ARE DOGS NOT ALLOWED ON THE TRAILS?

a) Dogs are a predator species. Their presence and scent disrupts the environment for wildlife being protected in the park.

b) Visitor safety is a top priority in the park. Dogs can be unpredictable and hard to control around other visitors.

c) Dog safety. Most dogs are not used to this environment, and don’t know enough to keep their noses out of the cactus. Also, the extreme heat in this area makes casualties of many dogs…they can get dehydrated and die more easily than humans. (This has actually happened in the park.)

Sunset Crater Volcano

Pets are NOT ALLOWED on any trails in the monument or in buildings.

Pets are allowed in the parking lot only and must be leashed at all time. Please clean up after your pet.

NOTE: Summer heat is intense; pets left in vehicles – even for a short time – can suffer heat stroke and die.

Tonto

This is Tonto National Monuments park mascot, Remington

This is Tonto National Monuments park mascot, Remington

Leashed pets are allowed on the Lower Cliff Dwelling and Cactus Patch trails. Please clean up after your pets, and do not take them into the dwelling itself. Remember to take water for your pet when hiking.

Pets are not allowed on the Upper Cliff Dwelling trail.

Do not leave pets in your vehicle while you hike.

Tumacácori

Dogs or other pets are not allowed in the park or on the Fiesta grounds during the Fiesta weekend. The Tumacácori Anza Trailhead is closed to horseback riders during the Fiesta.

Pets are allowed on the section of the Anza trail that cut through the park.

Tuzigoot

Due to the extreme temperatures experienced in the park, dogs are welcome on the trails at Tuzigoot National Monument. If you visit during the summer months, please do not leave your dog in your parked vehicle. Even with the windows rolled down slightly, temperatures inside a locked car can climb to over 140 degrees!

However, all dogs must remain on a leash (no longer than 6 feet) and under control at all times. Pet owners are required to clean up after their dogs and prevent them from harming park plants and wildlife. Dogs are not allowed inside the visitor center at Tuzigoot.

Two main trails are found at Tuzigoot-The Ruins Loop trail and the Tavasci Marsh Overlook trail. The Ruins Loop is 1/3 mile in length, while the Overlook trail is 1/2 mile out and back. Pets must be on a leash to use any of the trails in the monument and normal entrance fees apply.

Walnut Canyon

Pets are NOT ALLOWED on monument trails or in buildings.

Pets are allowed in the parking lot only. They must be leashed at all times. Please clean up after your pet.

NOTE: Summer heat is intense; pets left in vehicles – even for a short time – can suffer heat stroke and die.

Wupatki

Pets are NOT ALLOWED on any trails in the monument or in buildings.

Pets are allowed in the parking lot only. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pet.

NOTE: Summer heat is intense; pets left in vehicles – even for a short time – can suffer heat stroke and die.

Yuma Crossing

There is no information for Yuma Crossings. Please check with local city, county and state pet rules and regulations.

Arkansas National Parks

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Arkansas Post

Dogs are allowed on all park trails provided they are kept on a hand-held leash at all times.

Buffalo National River

While canoeing pets are allowed with you, but pets are not permitted on any park trails.

Little Rock Central High School

Pets are not allowed in buildings.

Fort Smith

The park service gives us no information on pet rules and regulations. Pets are not allowed in government or historic buildings and structures. The grounds at Fort Smith are also a bird sanctuary, it would be advised to leave Fido at home for this adventure.

Hot Springs

Pets on a leash are welcome on the trails and in the campground but must wait outside the visitor center and other park buildings. Please pick up your pet’s waste.

Service animals are welcome in all park facilities.

Pea Ridge

Pets are welcome at Pea Ridge National Military Park, however they must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times and are not allowed in any of the buildings unless they are service dogs.

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home

Only service animals allowed in the structure

Trail Of Tears

Trail sites can be remote or along busy roads. Remain alert – be aware of your children’s and pets’ locations. Beware of traffic. Know where your nearest emergency aid can be found.

Much of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail is on waterways. People were moved onto boats and traveled along the Mississippi River, and then disembarked and walked.

California National Parks

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Alcatraz Island

Pets are not permitted on Alcatraz Island, only trained service animals are allowed on the ferry and the island. Under current disability rights regulations “emotional support animals” are not allowed as they are not specifically trained to perform a task in support of a person with a disability.

Cabrillo National Monument

For the health and safety of native wildlife and your animal companions, pets are not allowed in the park, except in the coastal and tidepool areas.  While there, they must be on a leash of no more than six feet.  The National Park Service has prohibited pets on trails for many years.  In particular, dogs can chase wildlife, pollute water sources, and can become defensive and dangerous in unfamiliar surroundings.  These regulations protect both pets and wildlife from disease and each other, as frightened or surprised wildlife can be aggressive and could harm you or you pet.

If you bring a pet to the upper portion of the park, it must be left in your vehicle.  Please note that there is no shade in the parking lots, and temperatures inside your vehicle can quickly rise to dangerous levels.

Service animals such as guide dogs are always allowed.

California National Historic Trail

Follow in the footsteps of over 250,000 emigrants who traveled to the gold fields and rich farmlands of California during the 1840s and 1850s-the greatest mass migration in American history. More than 1,000 miles of trail ruts and traces can still be seen across 10 states on the California National Historic Trail.

Pet policies are set by local municipalities along the route. Please abide by those rules and regulations.

Channel Islands National Park

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.

Death Valley National Park

• A maximum limit of 4 pets are allowed per campsite.

• Pets are not allowed in wilderness areas and on any trail unless otherwise indicated.

• Pets are not allowed in public buildings, except for service animals.

• Pets must be restrained on a leash which shall not exceed six feet in length, or otherwise physically confined at all times.

• Pets must not be left unattended and tied to an object. Pets left unattended in a vehicle, especially in heat conditions, is prohibited by state and federal law.

• Pets must not be allowed to make noise that is unreasonable or that frightens wildlife.

• Pets running-at-large may be impounded, and the owner may be charged reasonable fees for kennel or boarding costs.

• Pet feces in campgrounds, campsites, residential areas, lawns, walkways, access roads, and around public buildings must be disposed in a trash bin by the person responsible for the pet.

The National Park Service has long prohibited pets on trails. Dogs in particular chase wildlife, pollute water sources and can become defensive and dangerous in strange surroundings. The burden is placed on pet owners to assure their pets do not destroy park values for other people in areas where pets are allowed.

While pets are allowed in the park, their activities are restricted. All pets must be on a leash at all times and cannot be more than 100 feet from a road, picnic area, or campground; they are prohibited from trails, and they must never be left unattended—not even in a vehicle.

Devils Postpile National Monument

Pets are allowed in the campground and day use areas as well as on trails but must be on a leash at all times within the Monument.

Superintendent Deanna Dulen walking her two huskies, Tasha and Misha, while respecting the leash law.

Superintendent Deanna Dulen walking her two huskies, Tasha and Misha, while respecting the leash law.

Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Mutt Mitt ® disposable plastic bags are provided at the Monument trailhead for your convenience.

At the discretion of the bus driver, dogs are allowed on leash on the shuttle buses. All dogs riding the shuttle buses must also wear muzzles. Muzzles are available at local pet stores in Mammoth Lakes and at the Mammoth Mountain Adventure Center near the shuttle bus boarding area.

All dogs must be on a leash while in the Monument.  Please be respectful of other visitors and pick up after your pet during your visit.

Your pet wants to have fun in the wilderness just as much as you do, but they have limitations as well. Your pet must be on a leash at all times within the Monument and within command of you in the surrounding areas. We are a pet friendly park and want to make certain you and your pet have a safe and enjoyable visit. Review the following regulations and suggestions to ensure your pet’s safety.

For your pet’s safety:

Pets are allowed in the campground and day use areas as well as on trails but must be on a leash.

Leashes are required within the Monument and are strongly suggested in the surrounding areas. Devils Postpile is home to insects, poisonous plants and wild animals, so keeping your pet on a leash helps us protect your pet and preserve the wilderness.

If you do take your pet’s leash off outside of the Monument it is required that you have verbal control over your pet.

Do not leave your pet in your vehicle if the temperature is above 70 degrees fahrenheit. The temperature in the vehicle is often 10-15 degrees warmer even with the windows cracked. This can be fatal for pets.

Do not leave your pet unattended for any amount of time. This is a wild place. Coyotes and bears have been known to harass pets.

Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site

The 13-acre grounds of the site are accessible from hiking and mountain biking trails in the Las Trampas Regional Wilderness. This is the only area where dogs are welcome.

Fort Point National Historic Site

No Pets allowed

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Areas Open For On Leash or Voice Control Dog Walking

Marin County

  • Alta Ave. between Marin City/Oakwood Valley
  • Muir Beach
  • Oakwood Valley Fire Road, and Oakwood Valley Trail from junction with Oakwood Valley Road to Alta Avenue
  • Homestead Valley
  • Rodeo Beach and South Rodeo Beach
  • 3 Marin Headlands trail corridors:
  1. Coastal Trail from Golden Gate Bridge to junction with Wolf Ridge      Trail;
  2. Loop Trail from Rodeo Beach parking lot up Coastal Trail paved road (Old Bunker Road) near Battery Townsley and return to Rodeo Beach on  paved road;
  3. Wolf Ridge Loop (Coastal Trail to Wolf Ridge Trail; Wolf Ridge Trail to Miwok Trail; Miwok Trail back down to Coastal Trail).

San Francisco

  • Baker Beach, north of Lobos Creek
  • Crissy Field (excluding the Wildlife Protection Area at the west end of Crissy field beach where leashes are required all year except from May 15 to July 1)
  • Fort Funston (excluding the 12-acre closure in northwest Ft. Funston and the northern end of the Coastal trail, closed due to erosion.)
  • Fort Miley
  • Lands End
  • Ocean Beach (excluding the Plover Protection Area from Sloat Blvd. north to Stairwell 21 where leashes are required all year except from May 15 to July 1)

Parking Lots and Picnic Areas

Dogs must be on leash in picnic areas and parking lots at Baker Beach and Crissy Field

Areas Open For On Leash Dog Walking Only

  • Marin County
  • Fort Baker
  • Oakwood Valley Trail to the junction with Oakwood Valley Fire Road
  • Stinson Beach, parking lots/picnic areas only
  • 4 Marin Headlands Trail corridors:
  1. Coast Trail between Hill 88 (junction of Coastal Trail and Wolf Ridge Trail) and Muir Beach
  2. Miwok Trail between Tennessee Valley parking lot and Highway 1
  3. Fire road around Battery Smith-Guthrie
  4. Trail to South Rodeo Beach

San Francisco

  • All trails not closed to dogs
  • Ft. Point lands, excluding inside the fort and the pier
  • Ft. Mason
  • Sutro Heights

San Mateo County

  • Milagra Ridge trails
  • Sweeney Ridge trails, except for the Notch Trail.
  • Mori Point trails

Areas Closed To Dogs

(through the 2010 Superintendent’s Compendium)

Note: Service animals accompanying a person with a disability, as defined by Federal law and Department of Justice regulations (Title 28 Code of Federal Regulations § 36.104), are allowed wherever visitors or employees are allowed.

Parkwide

All park buildings and facilities, including outdoor restrooms and public showers.

Marin County

IN THE FORT BAKER AREA

  • Chapel Trail
  • Fort Baker Pier

IN THE MARIN HEADLANDS AREA

  • Alta Trail (only between Oakwood Valley trail intersection and Wolfback Ridge Road)
  • Bicentennial Campground
  • Bobcat Trail
  • Coyote Ridge Trail
  • Dias Ridge Trail
  • Fort Baker Pier
  • Fox Trail
  • Green Gulch Trail
  • Hawk Campground and Trail
  • Haypress Campground and Trail
  • Kirby Cove area
  • Lower Fisherman Trail and Beach
  • Marincello Road
  • Middle Green Gulch Trail
  • Miwok Cutoff Trail
  • Miwok Trail, between Wolf Ridge and Bobcat Trail
  • Morning Sun Trail
  • Old Springs Trail
  • Point Bonita Lighthouse Trail
  • Rodeo Avenue Trail
  • Rodeo Beach Lagoon
  • Rodeo Lake
  • Rodeo Valley Trail
  • Rhubarb Trail
  • SCA Trail
  • Slacker Hill Trail
  • Tennessee Valley beach
  • Tennessee Valley Trail from parking lot to beach
  • Upper Fisherman Trail and beach

IN THE MUIR BEACH AREA

  • Big Lagoon
  • Owl Trail
  • Redwood Creek

IN THE MUIR WOODS AREA

  • Muir Woods National Monument
  • Redwood Creek Trail

IN THE STINSON BEACH AREA

  • Coast Trail
  • Dipsea Trail
  • Matt Davis Trail
  • McKennan Trail
  • Willow Camp Fire Road
  • Stinson Beach (beach only)
  • San Francisco
  • Alcatraz Island

IN THE CRISSY FIELD AREA

  • Crissy Field Tidal Marsh and Lagoon

IN THE FORT FUNSTON AREA

  • Fort Funston Habitat Protection Area
  • Coastal Trail, intersection of Horse trail to Great Highway, closed due to erosion.

IN THE FORT POINT AREA

  • Fort Point (inside historic fort)
  • Fort Point pier (Torpedo Wharf)

IN PRESIDIO AREA A

Baker Beach South of Lobos Creek

Battery to Bluffs Trail

China Beach site

Lobos Creek

Marshall Beach

San Mateo

  • Phleger Estate
  • Notch Trail at Sweeney Ridge

Regulations That Apply to All Dog Walkers Whether Your Dog Is On Leash Or Under Voice Control

36 CFR § 2.15 – The sections of the NPS pet regulation that prohibit:

Failing to dispose of pet excrement

Leaving a pet unattended and tied to an object except in designated areas or under conditions which may be established by the Superintendent.

Allowing a pet to make noise that is unreasonable considering the location, time of day or night, impact on park users, and other relevant factors, or that frightens wildlife by barking, howling or making other noise.

Possessing a pet in a public building or at a designated swimming beach or in any area closed to pets by the Superintendent.

36 CFR § 2.1 – The regulation to preserve natural, cultural and archeological resources which prohibits possessing, destroying, injuring, defacing, removing, digging or disturbing wildlife, fish, plants or cultural or archeological resources.

36 CFR § 2.2 – The regulation to protect wildlife that prohibits the feeding, touching, teasing, frightening or intentional disturbing of wildlife nesting, breeding or other activities.

36 CFR § 2.34(a)(4) – The regulation regarding disorderly conduct which prohibits creating hazardous or physically offensive conditions.

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