Which parks allow dogs in the Inland Empire & Deserts region?
25 verified: Alderwood Park Dog Park; Butterfield Park Dog Park; California Citrus State Historic Park; Carlson Bark Park; Griffin Park Dog Park; Heber Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area; Hound Town Dog Park; James R. Bryant Dog Park; Joshua Tree National Park; Lake Perris State Recreation Area; Mojave National Preserve; Mount San Jacinto State Park; Naggar Park Dog Park; Picacho State Recreation Area; Providence Mountains State Recreation Area; Redhawk Dog Park; Riverwalk Dog Park; Salton Sea State Recreation Area; Schimmel Dog Park; Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area; The Bark at Central Park; Torrey Pines Park Dog Park; Whispering Lakes Dog Park; Wildwood Canyon State Park; Wildwood Park Dog Park.
Parks in the Inland Empire & Deserts region where dogs are allowed in at least some areas, from official agency rules.
Checked October 26, 2026 to October 30, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Tree National Park | park | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets are allowed within 100 feet (30.5 m) of roads, picnic areas and campgrounds. Pets are not allowed on hiking trails, in the backcountry or in park buildings, even in a backpack or carrier. | Required | October 26, 2026 | |
| Mojave National Preserve | park | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Pets are allowed on all trails, on a leash of 6 feet or less at all times (dogs used while hunting excepted). Pets are not allowed inside buildings, except service animals. | Required | October 26, 2026 | |
| Butterfield Park Dog Park | park | Corona | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 30, 2026 |
| Griffin Park Dog Park | park | Corona | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 30, 2026 |
| Providence Mountains State Recreation Area | park | Essex | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the historic grounds, parking lot, and picnic area of the park. Dogs not allowed inside Mitchell Caverns, the visitor center, or on trails. Dogs can not be left unattended in vehicles or other areas of the park. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Heber Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area | park | Heber | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed throughout the SVRA. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area | park | Hesperia | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and parking lots and on boats. Dogs not allowed on beach or in the water. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Mount San Jacinto State Park | park | Idyllwild | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the Idyllwild and Stone Creek Campground. Dogs not allowed in the wilderness or on the Palm Springs Tram, with exception of service animals. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Hound Town Dog Park | park | Moreno Valley | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Alderwood Park Dog Park | park | Murrieta | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |
| Torrey Pines Park Dog Park | park | Murrieta | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Salton Sea State Recreation Area | park | North Shore | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in developed areas such as roads and campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on beaches or trails. Dogs must be on a leash no more than 6' long and under the owner's immediate control at all times. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| James R. Bryant Dog Park | park | Ontario | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Schimmel Dog Park | park | Ontario | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Whispering Lakes Dog Park | park | Ontario | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Lake Perris State Recreation Area | park | Perris | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed on unpaved trails and on the sand (beach areas) because the water is used for municipal drinking water, and not allowed on Allesandro Island or the Bernasconi Beach area. Dog may go on your boat, but can NOT have any body contact with the water at any time. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| The Bark at Central Park | park | Rancho Cucamonga | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| California Citrus State Historic Park | park | Riverside | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on the trails. Dogs not allowed in the visitor center/museum. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Carlson Bark Park | park | Riverside | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Riverwalk Dog Park | park | Riverside | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Wildwood Park Dog Park | park | San Bernardino | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Naggar Park Dog Park | park | Temecula | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Redhawk Dog Park | park | Temecula | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Picacho State Recreation Area | park | Winterhaven | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in developed areas such as roads and campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on beaches or trails. Dogs must be on a leash no more than 6' long and under the owner's immediate control at all times. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Wildwood Canyon State Park | park | Yucaipa | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on all trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |