--- canonical: https://dogpolicies.com/areas/yosemite/ title: "Dogs in Yosemite: dog-friendly places and rules" license: CC-BY-4.0 attribution: "DogPolicies, dogpolicies.com, CC BY 4.0, verified 2026-11-01" kind: destination region: High Sierra json: https://dogpolicies.com/api/v1/areas.json --- # Dogs in Yosemite 12 of 15 verified places in Yosemite allow dogs in at least some areas. No verified off-leash area yet. 5 places to stay take dogs. ## Big parks and beaches outside any city | Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bridalveil Fall Trail](https://dogpolicies.com/places/bridalveil-fall-trail-yosemite/) | | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets are allowed on this paved trail. Pets are not allowed on other trails, even if carried. | 2026-11-01 | | [Cook's Meadow Loop (Yosemite Valley)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/cooks-meadow-loop-yosemite/) | | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets are allowed on the paved trail through Cook's Meadow, including the boardwalks. Pets are not allowed on the meadows themselves. | 2026-11-01 | | [Diana Pools/Diana Falls](https://dogpolicies.com/places/diana-pools-diana-falls/) | | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-11-01 | | [Lower Yosemite Fall Trail](https://dogpolicies.com/places/lower-yosemite-fall-trail/) | | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets are allowed on this paved trail. Pets are not allowed on other trails, even if carried. | 2026-11-01 | | [Mirror Lake Road (Yosemite Valley)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/mirror-lake-road-yosemite/) | | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets are allowed on the paved road to Mirror Lake but not on the unpaved trail around Mirror Lake. | 2026-11-01 | | [Vernal Fall Trail (Mist Trail)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/vernal-fall-trail-yosemite/) | | No | No. Pets are not allowed on the trail to Vernal Fall, even if carried in arms, a carrier, stroller or backpack. | 2026-11-01 | | [Yosemite National Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/yosemite-national-park/) | | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets are allowed in developed areas; on fully paved roads, sidewalks and bike paths, including the Bridalveil Fall, Lower Yosemite Fall and Cook's Meadow paved trails and the paved road to Mirror Lake; on the Wawona Meadow Loop; and in campgrounds other than walk-in and group sites. Pets are not allowed on other trails (including the Vernal Fall trail), in wilderness, on meadows, beaches or waterways, in public buildings, on shuttle buses or in lodging areas, even if carried. | 2026-10-26 | ## Trails | Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Wawona Meadow Loop](https://dogpolicies.com/places/wawona-meadow-loop-yosemite/) | Wawona | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Pets are allowed on the Wawona Meadow Loop, an exception to the park's ban on pets on trails. They must be on a leash of 6 feet or less. | 2026-11-01 | ## Parks | Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [California State Mining and Mineral Museum Park Property](https://dogpolicies.com/places/california-state-mining-and-mineral-museum-park-property/) | Mariposa | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-26 | ## Places to stay | Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dry Gulch Campground](https://dogpolicies.com/places/dry-gulch-campground/) | | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-28 | | [Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite](https://dogpolicies.com/places/evergreen-lodge-yosemite/) | Groveland | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per cabin; up to 90 lb each, heavier with approval; $85 per night. Dogs stay only in Deluxe Cabins and Two Bedroom Family Cabins, booked on the Doggie Daily rate. | 2026-10-28 | | [Firefall Ranch at Yosemite](https://dogpolicies.com/places/firefall-ranch-yosemite/) | Groveland | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per cabin; up to 90 lb each, heavier with approval; $85 per night. Dogs stay only in pet-friendly cottages and villas booked on the Doggie Daily rate. | 2026-10-28 | | [Jerseydale Campground](https://dogpolicies.com/places/jerseydale-campground/) | | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-28 | | [Rush Creek Lodge & Spa at Yosemite](https://dogpolicies.com/places/rush-creek-lodge-yosemite/) | Groveland | No | No. Pets are not allowed in guest rooms or anywhere on the property; only registered service animals. | 2026-10-28 | | [Summerdale Campground](https://dogpolicies.com/places/summerdale-campground/) | | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-28 | Area: https://dogpolicies.com/areas/yosemite/ ยท Methodology: https://dogpolicies.com/methodology/