Which California national parks do not allow dogs?
3 verified: Alcatraz Island; Channel Islands National Park; Muir Woods National Monument.
National Park Service units in California where pets are not permitted at all. Service animals are allowed under federal rules.
Checked October 26, 2026. Published when at least three verified places qualify; this list covers only places verified so far, sorted by town and name.
| Place | Type | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands National Park | park | No | No. Pets are not allowed in the park. Service animals are allowed only after meeting a vaccination, parasite-prevention and health-exam protocol. | Pets are not allowed in the park. Service animals are allowe | October 26, 2026 | |
| Muir Woods National Monument | park | No | No. Pets are not permitted in Muir Woods, including on trails and at ranger-led programs. The park suggests nearby Muir Beach and some Marin Headlands trails instead. | Pets are not permitted in Muir Woods, including on trails an | October 26, 2026 | |
| Alcatraz Island | park | San Francisco | No | No. Pets are not permitted on Alcatraz Island. Service animals are allowed wherever visitors are allowed. | Pets are not permitted on Alcatraz Island. Service animals a | October 26, 2026 |