Are dogs allowed in national parks?

Dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet are allowed on trails and in the campground, but are not permitted in the visitor center. Pets on a leash are allowed in areas accessed by vehicles, including roadsides, parking areas, picnic areas and campgrounds. Pets are not permitted on trails or in the backcountry. read more

In winter, dogs are allowed off-leash on 99% of national forest lands managed by the Deschutes National Forest. The area where dogs are not allowed is located north of the Cascade Lakes Highway and includes areas accessed by the Virginia-Meissner, Swampy Lakes, Vista Butte and Dutchman Sno-Parks. read more

If we were giving awards for dog friendly national parks, Great Sand Dunes in southern Colorado would definitely be in the running! These are the tallest dunes in North America, set in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, conifer and aspen forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. read more