Data report · Updated October 2026
Dog-friendly national parks and beaches: where the NPS lets your dog walk, park by park
We opened the National Park Service pet page for all 63 national parks and could classify 61. Leashed dogs may use at least one trail in 37 of them, and most trails in 15, including Acadia, Shenandoah and Cuyahoga Valley. In 22 parks dogs stay on roads, campgrounds and other developed areas, and 2 parks bar pets entirely. Padre Island allows leashed dogs on over 60 miles of beach, while Gulf Islands and Canaveral keep them off the sand.
Key findings
- Of 61 national parks we could classify from their official NPS pet pages, 37 allow leashed pets on at least one trail.
- Fifteen parks allow pets on most or all trails, including Acadia, Shenandoah, Cuyahoga Valley, Congaree, Hot Springs and New River Gorge.
- Twenty-two parks allow pets only on a few named trails or paths, such as Grand Canyon's South Rim trails above the rim and Zion's Pa'rus Trail.
- Twenty-two parks keep pets to roads, parking lots, campgrounds and picnic areas, including Yellowstone, Arches, Rocky Mountain and Sequoia.
- Channel Islands and Isle Royale do not allow pets at all; Isle Royale's ban covers boats up to 4.5 miles offshore.
- Shenandoah closes fewer than 20 of its 500+ trail miles to dogs, leaving at least 480 miles open.
- Federal rule 36 CFR 2.15 requires a leash no longer than six feet in every park and bans pets from designated swimming beaches.
- Padre Island National Seashore allows leashed pets on over 60 miles of beach, while Gulf Islands and Canaveral keep pets off their beaches.
- California State Parks says dogs are not permitted on most beaches, and 36 of 62 state beach units in its table keep dogs off the sand.
Which national parks allow dogs on trails?
Thirty-seven of the 61 national parks we could classify allow leashed dogs on at least one trail, and 15 allow them on most or all trails. The other 24 keep dogs off trails entirely, mostly by limiting them to roads, parking lots, campgrounds and picnic areas.
We read the official pet page on nps.gov for each of the 63 national parks in October 2026. We sorted every park into one of four groups by what the page says. Sequoia and Kings Canyon share one page. Katmai and Kobuk Valley have no park pet page we could find, so we left them out of the count.
Many of the parks that welcome dogs on trails are in the East and Midwest, or are small urban parks. Gateway Arch in St. Louis allows pets anywhere outdoors, and Hot Springs opens all 26 miles of its trails; see how whole cities compare in our dog-friendly states and cities report. Big Western parks such as Yellowstone, Arches and Rocky Mountain are among the strictest.
Source: dogeats.in reading of each park's official NPS pets page, October 2026. Katmai and Kobuk Valley not classified (no park pets page found).
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| Label | parks |
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| Most or all trails | 15 |
| A few named trails or paths | 22 |
| No trails, developed areas only | 22 |
| Pets not allowed | 2 |
| Not classified | 2 |
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The 15 parks with the widest access are Acadia, Congaree, Cuyahoga Valley, Gates of the Arctic, Gateway Arch, Hot Springs, Indiana Dunes and Lake Clark. Mammoth Cave, New River Gorge, Petrified Forest, Shenandoah, Virgin Islands, White Sands and Wrangell-St. Elias complete the list. Some of those pages are old: Lake Clark's was last updated in 2016 and Gates of the Arctic's in 2017, so check with the park before a long trip.
What are the rules for dogs in national parks?
Federal regulation 36 CFR 2.15 sets the baseline in every park: a pet must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times. It also bans pets from public buildings, public transport and any location designated as a swimming beach, and lets each superintendent close more areas.
That last clause is why rules differ so much from park to park. Each superintendent's compendium lists the closures, and the park's pets page summarizes them. The same federal rule lets rangers impound a pet running loose and hold it for 72 hours before it can be adopted out.
The National Park Service's B.A.R.K. Ranger program sums up the rules in four habits: Bag your pet's waste, Always leash your pet, Respect wildlife, and Know where you can go. Each park designs its own version: some run a walk with a ranger, and some have a pledge you take with your pet.
- Leash of six feet or shorter, everywhere, including campgrounds.
- No pets in visitor centers or other public buildings; service animals are the exception.
- No pets on designated swimming beaches.
- Do not leave a pet unattended and tied to an object.
- Pick up and bin all waste. Fines start at $75 in Bryce Canyon and $100 in Zion, per their pet pages.
- Carried pets count as pets: Yellowstone, Arches and Death Valley say backpacks, strollers and carriers do not get around trail bans.
Service animals are not pets under NPS policy and may go where pets cannot, but emotional support animals are treated as pets. If you are flying to a park with your dog, see our data on airline pet incidents first.
Which national parks have the most dog-friendly trails?
Shenandoah has the most, with at least 480 miles of trail open to leashed dogs, followed by Acadia and Cuyahoga Valley at about 100 miles each. These are the only parks where the NPS states pet-friendly mileage in three figures.
Shenandoah closes 11 trails, including Old Rag and Dark Hollow Falls, which total fewer than 20 of its 500+ trail miles. Acadia adds 45 miles of carriage roads to its 100 miles of trails, but closes 6 ladder and cliff trails such as the Precipice and Beehive. Cuyahoga Valley allows pets on over 100 miles of hiking trails plus the Towpath Trail.
Source: NPS park pets pages and trail pages, read October 2026. Shenandoah is 500+ total miles minus fewer than 20 closed. Great Smoky Mountains is half the round-trip distances of its two pet trails. Saguaro adds its two paved pet trails (0.25 and 0.5 mile). Acadia excludes 45 miles of carriage roads.
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| Label | miles |
|---|---|
| Shenandoah | 480+ |
| Acadia | 100 |
| Cuyahoga Valley | 100+ |
| Hot Springs | 26 |
| Grand Canyon (Rim Trail) | about 13 |
| Great Smoky Mountains | about 3.5 |
| Saguaro (paved trails) | 0.75 |
| Bryce Canyon (Rim Trail section) | 0.5 |
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At the short end, Guadalupe Mountains says pets are allowed on less than a mile of trails in the whole park. Great Smoky Mountains allows dogs on only two trails: the Gatlinburg Trail, about 4 miles round trip, and the Oconaluftee River Trail, about 3 miles round trip. Pack water and a few safe snacks; our guide to trail mix for dogs explains which mixes to keep out of reach.
Can you bring a dog to Yellowstone, Yosemite or the Grand Canyon?
Yes, but only in limited areas. Yellowstone keeps pets within 100 feet of roads, parking areas and campgrounds, and bans them from boardwalks and trails. The Grand Canyon allows leashed pets on South Rim trails above the rim, including the Rim Trail of about 13 miles.
Yosemite allows pets on fully paved roads, sidewalks and bike paths, including the paved trails to Bridalveil Fall and Lower Yosemite Fall, plus the Wawona Meadow Loop. Dogs are banned from other trails, meadows and beaches. Zion's only pet trail is the paved Pa'rus Trail from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center.
The Grand Canyon never allows pets below the rim. Rocky Mountain, Grand Teton, Glacier and Mount Rainier are similar to Yellowstone in practice: Glacier opens one bike path, Mount Rainier only the Pacific Crest Trail on its eastern edge.
What is the pet policy at each national park?
The table lists the rule for all 63 national parks as stated on each park's official pets page, with the year that page was last updated. Fifteen of the 60 park pets pages were last updated before October 2023, so treat older entries as a starting point and call the park.
Source: 'Last updated' date on each national park's official NPS pets page. Sequoia and Kings Canyon share one page, and Badlands uses its Basic Information page. Katmai and Kobuk Valley have none, and no page was last updated in 2020.
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| Label | pages |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 18 |
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| Park | State | Pet access | Where pets may go | NPS page updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Maine | Most trails | 100 miles of trails and 45 miles of carriage roads; ladder trails and some beaches closed | 2026 |
| Congaree | South Carolina | Most trails | All trails, including the boardwalk, and campgrounds | 2026 |
| Cuyahoga Valley | Ohio | Most trails | Over 100 miles of hiking trails plus the Towpath Trail | 2026 |
| Gates of the Arctic | Alaska | Most trails | No areas closed to pets; leash rule applies | 2017 |
| Gateway Arch | Missouri | Most trails | Anywhere outdoors on the park grounds | 2026 |
| Hot Springs | Arkansas | Most trails | All 26 miles of trails | 2024 |
| Indiana Dunes | Indiana | Most trails | Trails and beaches year round, with a few exceptions | 2024 |
| Lake Clark | Alaska | Most trails | Leashed pets permitted in park and preserve; no closed areas listed | 2016 |
| Mammoth Cave | Kentucky | Most trails | All surface trails; not in caves | 2026 |
| New River Gorge | West Virginia | Most trails | All trails | 2023 |
| Petrified Forest | Arizona | Most trails | Any paved road or trail and all designated wilderness; fenced dog park | 2024 |
| Shenandoah | Virginia | Most trails | Most of 500+ miles of trails; fewer than 20 miles closed | 2025 |
| Virgin Islands | US Virgin Islands | Most trails | Trails yes, beaches no | 2017 |
| White Sands | New Mexico | Most trails | Welcome in the park on a leash; barred only from buildings | 2022 |
| Wrangell-St. Elias | Alaska | Most trails | Trails and backcountry on leash | 2024 |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison | Colorado | A few trails or paths | Rim Rock Trail and Chasm View Nature Trail, plus overlook paths | 2025 |
| Bryce Canyon | Utah | A few trails or paths | Paved surfaces, including 0.5 mile of Rim Trail and the Shared Use Path | 2026 |
| Capitol Reef | Utah | A few trails or paths | Fruita campground trail and part of the Fremont River Trail, orchards, roads | 2026 |
| Carlsbad Caverns | New Mexico | A few trails or paths | Not in the cavern or on unpaved surface trails; kennel $15 a day | 2025 |
| Crater Lake | Oregon | A few trails or paths | Four named trails including the Pacific Crest Trail, plus Grayback Drive; not Cleetwood Cove | 2026 |
| Denali | Alaska | A few trails or paths | Roadside Hiking Trail and Roadside Bike Trail, plus roads | 2024 |
| Glacier | Montana | A few trails or paths | Developed areas plus the Apgar to West Glacier bike path; no trails | 2024 |
| Grand Canyon | Arizona | A few trails or paths | South Rim trails above the rim, including the Rim Trail; never below the rim | 2025 |
| Great Basin | Nevada | A few trails or paths | Lexington Arch Trail and the Baker to visitor center trail | 2025 |
| Great Sand Dunes | Colorado | A few trails or paths | Preserve, Mosca Pass Trail, Dunes Overlook Trail, main dunes day use area | 2026 |
| Great Smoky Mountains | Tennessee, North Carolina | A few trails or paths | Gatlinburg Trail and Oconaluftee River Trail only | 2026 |
| Guadalupe Mountains | Texas | A few trails or paths | Pinery Trail and campground connector, less than 1 mile | 2022 |
| Joshua Tree | California | A few trails or paths | Paved Oasis of Mara and Keys View trails; roads within 100 feet | 2024 |
| Mesa Verde | Colorado | A few trails or paths | Wetherill Mesa trails except Step House and Long House; paved areas | 2025 |
| Mount Rainier | Washington | A few trails or paths | Pacific Crest Trail only | 2025 |
| North Cascades | Washington | A few trails or paths | Pacific Crest Trail and roads only | 2026 |
| Olympic | Washington | A few trails or paths | Four named trails, Rialto Beach to Ellen Creek (half a mile), Kalaloch beaches | 2026 |
| Saguaro | Arizona | A few trails or paths | A few named paved trails and dirt roads | 2025 |
| Voyageurs | Minnesota | A few trails or paths | Rainy Lake Visitor Center Recreation Trail, lake surfaces | 2026 |
| Wind Cave | South Dakota | A few trails or paths | Prairie Vista Trail and Elk Mountain Campground Trail | 2026 |
| Yosemite | California | A few trails or paths | Paved roads, sidewalks and bike paths, plus Wawona Meadow Loop | 2026 |
| Zion | Utah | A few trails or paths | Pa'rus Trail only, plus roads and campgrounds | 2026 |
| American Samoa | American Samoa | No trails (developed areas) | No hiking trails, buildings or swimming beaches | 2017 |
| Arches | Utah | No trails (developed areas) | Roads, parking areas, campgrounds and picnic areas only | 2025 |
| Badlands | South Dakota | No trails (developed areas) | Developed areas and roads; no trails, backcountry or prairie dog towns | 2021 |
| Big Bend | Texas | No trails (developed areas) | Only where a car can go; not on trails or the river | 2026 |
| Biscayne | Florida | No trails (developed areas) | Convoy Point grounds and Elliott Key; not Boca Chita Key | 2021 |
| Canyonlands | Utah | No trails (developed areas) | Front-country roads, parking, campgrounds and picnic areas only | 2025 |
| Death Valley | California, Nevada | No trails (developed areas) | Roads, parking lots, campgrounds; no trails or wilderness | 2025 |
| Dry Tortugas | Florida | No trails (developed areas) | Garden Key only, not inside Fort Jefferson; no pets on ferry or seaplane | 2025 |
| Everglades | Florida | No trails (developed areas) | Roads, roadside campgrounds and grounds; no trails or boardwalks | 2021 |
| Glacier Bay | Alaska | No trails (developed areas) | Bartlett Cove dock, one stretch of beach, near roads; no trails | 2019 |
| Grand Teton | Wyoming | No trails (developed areas) | Where a car can go; no trails, pathway or beaches | 2023 |
| Haleakala | Hawaii | No trails (developed areas) | Parking lots, roads and paved paths; no trails | 2023 |
| Hawaii Volcanoes | Hawaii | No trails (developed areas) | Named roads, parking areas and one campground; no trails | 2024 |
| Kenai Fjords | Alaska | No trails (developed areas) | Exit Glacier road and nature center parking lot only | 2025 |
| Kings Canyon | California | No trails (developed areas) | Parking lots, paved roads, campgrounds, picnic areas; no trails | 2025 |
| Lassen Volcanic | California | No trails (developed areas) | Where a car can go; no trails or water | 2023 |
| Pinnacles | California | No trails (developed areas) | Picnic areas, campground, parking lots, paved roads; no trails | 2024 |
| Redwood | California | No trails (developed areas) | Campgrounds, three beaches, picnic areas and roads; no trails | 2024 |
| Rocky Mountain | Colorado | No trails (developed areas) | Roads, parking, campgrounds and picnic areas; no trails, tundra or meadows | 2018 |
| Sequoia | California | No trails (developed areas) | Parking lots, paved roads, campgrounds, picnic areas; no trails | 2025 |
| Theodore Roosevelt | North Dakota | No trails (developed areas) | No trails within the park | 2024 |
| Yellowstone | Wyoming, Montana, Idaho | No trails (developed areas) | Within 100 feet of roads, parking areas and campgrounds | 2026 |
| Channel Islands | California | Pets not allowed | Pets not allowed in the park | 2021 |
| Isle Royale | Michigan | Pets not allowed | No pets on the island or on boats within park waters | 2024 |
| Katmai | Alaska | Not classified | No park pets page found; dogs barred from the Brooks Camp developed area | 2021 |
| Kobuk Valley | Alaska | Not classified | No park pets page found; the NPS Kobuk River float page is tagged 'Pets Allowed' | 2025 |
Eighteen of the 60 pages were updated in 2026 and 14 in 2025, so just over half (32) are less than two years old. Six pages date from 2019 or earlier.
Are dogs allowed on national seashore beaches?
On most of them, yes, with seasonal limits. Of 12 national seashores and lakeshores we checked, 5 allow leashed dogs on their beaches apart from swimming areas and bird closures. Assateague allows them only on the Maryland side, 3 allow them only on named stretches or in some seasons, and 2 keep pets off the beach.
Padre Island in Texas is the most open, allowing leashed pets on over 60 miles of beach. Cape Cod closes posted shorebird nesting areas to pets every year from April 1 to October 15, and bans pets from lifeguarded beaches in summer. Assateague's Virginia portion bans pets even inside a car.
Point Reyes allows dogs on parts of Kehoe, Limantour and the Great Beach, but closed its west Tomales Bay beaches to pets as of May 30, 2023. Gulf Islands keeps pets off all its beaches, and Canaveral allows them only on the lagoon side, trails and paths.
| Seashore or lakeshore | State | Beach access | Rule | NPS page updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padre Island National Seashore | Texas | Beaches open | Over 60 miles of beach, plus campgrounds, trails and boardwalks | 2024 |
| Cape Hatteras National Seashore | North Carolina | Beaches open | Leashed pets welcome; not on designated swim beaches or in resource closures | 2024 |
| Cape Lookout National Seashore | North Carolina | Beaches open | Beaches on all islands, including Shackleford Banks, on leash | 2025 |
| Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Wisconsin | Beaches open | Trails, beaches and campgrounds; leash required in the water; plover closures | 2026 |
| Cape Cod National Seashore | Massachusetts | Beaches open, with seasonal closures | Ocean beaches except lifeguarded beaches in summer and posted shorebird areas April 1 to October 15 | 2025 |
| Assateague Island National Seashore | Maryland, Virginia | Maryland side only | Not on the lifeguarded beach or nature trails; no pets in the Virginia portion, even in a car | 2018 |
| Point Reyes National Seashore | California | Named stretches only | Parts of Kehoe, Limantour and the Great Beach; west Tomales Bay beaches closed since May 30, 2023 | 2024 |
| Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore | Michigan | Named stretches only | Most hiking trails and named beach stretches; some beaches closed April 15 to August 15 | 2026 |
| Fire Island National Seashore | New York | Seasonal | Ocean beaches closed to pets March 15 through Labor Day; bayside beaches open | 2021 |
| Gulf Islands National Seashore | Florida, Mississippi | Not on beaches | Trails, multi-use paths and park roads only | 2025 |
| Canaveral National Seashore | Florida | Not on beaches | Lagoon side, trails and multi-use paths; not the beach or boardwalks | 2024 |
| Cumberland Island National Seashore | Georgia | Beaches not addressed | Day visits only, by private boat (the ferry takes no pets); roads and trails on the south end, not the northern wilderness | 2023 |
Two national parks also allow dogs on the sand. Indiana Dunes allows leashed pets on all its Lake Michigan beaches year round, except the lifeguarded part of West Beach in summer. Redwood allows them on Freshwater, Gold Bluffs and Crescent beaches. Acadia closes Sand Beach to pets from June 15 to Sept 8, and Olympic allows dogs on the Kalaloch beaches and from Rialto Beach to Ellen Creek.
Are dogs allowed on California state beaches?
Mostly not. California State Parks says dogs are not permitted on most beaches, and its own table shows 36 of 62 state beach units keep dogs off the sand. Only 7 explicitly allow dogs on at least part of the beach.
Those 7 are Asilomar, Bean Hollow, Cardiff (south of Tower 16), Corona del Mar (before 10 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m.), Lighthouse Field, Little River (wave slope only) and Monterey (from the Roberts parking lot south). Huntington, Bolsa Chica and Half Moon Bay state beaches let dogs into the park but not onto the sand, and Carlsbad bans them.
Source: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Visiting State Parks With Your Dog table, read October 2026; dogeats.in classification of 62 units named State Beach.
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| Label | state beaches |
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| No dogs on the sand | 36 |
| Dogs in unit, beach rule not stated | 14 |
| Dogs allowed on at least part of the sand | 7 |
| Run by a city or county | 5 |
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Five state beaches, including Santa Monica, Will Rogers and Dockweiler, are run by a city or county, which sets its own dog rules. For off-leash running, a city dog park is often the better bet; see our ranking of dog parks by city.
How do you keep a dog safe on a national park trip?
Heat is the biggest risk in Western parks. Arches lists asphalt at 143°F when the air is 87°F, and Badlands warns a car can reach 134 to 154 degrees on an 86-degree day. Walk early, test the pavement with your hand for 7 to 10 seconds, and never leave a dog in the car.
Wildlife is the second risk. Badlands bars pets from prairie dog colonies, which can carry plague, and Great Smoky Mountains warns owners never to let a dog bark at, chase or corner a bear. Acadia and Congaree both remind owners to check pets for ticks. Make sure rabies shots are current; our rabies statistics show why wildlife exposure matters.
| Air temperature | Asphalt temperature |
|---|---|
| 77°F | 125°F |
| 86°F | 135°F |
| 87°F | 143°F |
| 102°F | 167°F |
- Carry water for your dog; Congaree and Cuyahoga Valley pages both warn about summer heat on trails. Skip sugary sports drinks; see can dogs drink Gatorade.
- Bring a six-foot fixed leash. Zion bans retractable leashes that extend further than 6 feet.
- Check the kennel options. Carlsbad Caverns runs a day kennel, and Bryce Canyon lists kennels in nearby towns.
- Plan for pet-friendly lodging and sitters; our data on dog sitter and boarding costs helps with the budget.
- Keep human snacks and trash away from your dog at picnic areas; our top pet toxins data lists what sends dogs to the vet most often.
If something goes wrong on the trail, know the nearest emergency vet before you go. Our report on dog-related injuries covers the most common accidents, and the cost of owning a dog report shows what emergency care tends to cost.
For more US data on dogs and their owners, see our dog ownership statistics.
Frequently asked questions
Which national parks allow dogs on trails?
Of the 61 parks we could classify, 37 allow leashed dogs on at least one trail. Fifteen allow them on most or all trails, including Acadia, Shenandoah, Cuyahoga Valley, Congaree, Hot Springs, Mammoth Cave and New River Gorge.
What is the most dog-friendly national park?
By trail miles, Shenandoah: fewer than 20 of its 500+ trail miles are closed to dogs. Acadia (100 miles of trails plus 45 miles of carriage roads) and Cuyahoga Valley (over 100 miles) follow.
Are dogs allowed in Yellowstone?
Only in developed areas. Pets must stay within 100 feet of roads, parking areas and campgrounds and are banned from boardwalks, trails, the backcountry and thermal areas, even if carried.
Can I take my dog to the Grand Canyon?
Yes. On the South Rim, leashed pets are allowed on trails above the rim, including the Rim Trail of about 13 miles. They are never allowed below the rim or on park shuttle buses.
Which national parks do not allow dogs at all?
Channel Islands and Isle Royale do not allow pets. Isle Royale's ban covers pets on boats within park waters, which extend 4.5 miles into Lake Superior. Another 22 parks allow pets only in developed areas such as roads and campgrounds.
How long can a dog leash be in a national park?
No longer than six feet, under federal rule 36 CFR 2.15. Zion specifically bans retractable leashes that extend past 6 feet.
Are dogs allowed on national seashore beaches?
At 5 of the 12 seashores and lakeshores we checked, leashed dogs may use the beaches outside swimming areas and bird closures, and Assateague allows them on its Maryland side. Padre Island allows them on over 60 miles of beach. Gulf Islands and Canaveral keep pets off the beach.
Can dogs go on California state beaches?
Usually not. California State Parks says dogs are not permitted on most beaches. In its table, 36 of 62 state beach units keep dogs off the sand and 7 allow them on at least part of it.
What is a B.A.R.K. Ranger?
It is the National Park Service program for visitors with pets. B.A.R.K. stands for Bag your pet's waste, Always leash your pet, Respect wildlife and Know where you can go. Some parks run ranger walks and some have a pledge for you and your pet.
Methodology and limitations
In October 2026 we opened the official pets page on nps.gov for each of the 63 national parks listed by the National Park Service. For Badlands, which has no pets page, we used its Basic Information and service animals pages. Black Canyon of the Gunnison uses a page named pets2. Katmai and Kobuk Valley have no park pets page we could find, so they are listed but not counted.
We put each park in one of four groups using only the page text. Group one allows pets on most or all trails, or names no closed areas. Group two names a few trails or paths, including paved ones. Group three keeps pets to developed areas with no trail named, and group four bars pets. Carlsbad Caverns is classed by its ban on pets on unpaved surface trails, which leaves paved paths open.
Trail mileage is charted only where an NPS page states a figure. For beaches we opened the pets pages of 12 National Park Service seashores and lakeshores. We also read the California State Parks dog table (285 units) and classified each of its 62 units named State Beach by the restriction text.
Sources
- National Park Service, National Park System (list of 63 national parks), 2026, List of national parks; each park's pets page is at nps.gov/<park>/planyourvisit/pets.htm
- 36 CFR 2.15, Pets (Code of Federal Regulations, via Legal Information Institute), Six-foot leash rule, swimming beach ban, impoundment
- California Department of Parks and Recreation, Visiting State Parks With Your Dog, Dog rules for 285 state park units, including 62 state beaches
- Also consulted: eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15 Pets (current text), National Park Service, Shenandoah National Park: Pets, National Park Service, Acadia National Park: Visiting With Pets, National Park Service, Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Pets, National Park Service, Grand Canyon Day Hike: Rim Trail, National Park Service, Yellowstone National Park: Pets, National Park Service, Be a B.A.R.K. Ranger, National Park Service, Padre Island National Seashore: Pets, National Park Service, Cape Cod National Seashore: Pets, National Park Service, Arches National Park: Pets, NPS pets pages for all other national parks, at nps.gov/<park code>/planyourvisit/pets.htm (full list in the table and proof log), NPS pets pages for Point Reyes, Assateague Island, Cape Hatteras, Gulf Islands, Canaveral, Fire Island, Cape Lookout and Cumberland Island national seashores and Sleeping Bear Dunes and Apostle Islands national lakeshores, NPS, Plan Like a Park Ranger: Top 10 Tips for Visiting Katmai, NPS, Hike the Gatlinburg Trail and Hike the Oconaluftee River Trail.
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