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Dogs in Yosemite
The park and its gateway towns. Inside the park dogs stay on pavement and in campgrounds; the lodges and Forest Service campgrounds outside are where a dog can stay.
Can I bring my dog in Yosemite?
16 of 19 verified places in Yosemite allow dogs in at least some areas. Off leash is stated for 1 place, including Groveland Dog Park. 7 places to stay take dogs.
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Parks and shoreline outside any town
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridalveil 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. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Cook's Meadow Loop (Yosemite Valley) | 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. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Diana Pools/Diana Falls | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Lake McClure and Lake McSwain Recreation Area | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in campsites and day use areas only, on a leash or contained at all times. They are not allowed in the cabins or on the cabin grounds, or in the swim beach areas, including the Day Use Swim Areas and the swim beach at Lake McSwain. Pets are also prohibited in buildings and amenity areas. Four pets at most per site; pets must be registered at booking or on arrival. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| 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. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Mirror Lake Road (Yosemite Valley) | 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. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Vernal Fall Trail (Mist Trail) | No | No. Pets are not allowed on the trail to Vernal Fall, even if carried in arms, a carrier, stroller or backpack. | Pets are not allowed on the trail to Vernal Fall, even if ca | November 1, 2026 | |
| 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. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Dog parks and off-leash areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groveland Dog Park | Groveland | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. A permit from the district office is required before entry: $27 per calendar year for up to two dogs, $11 for each additional dog, with proof of current rabies and Bordetella vaccination and a county license for each dog. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging | Groveland | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per site; dog park on site. Pets belong to the registered RV site occupant: two per site, and guests or visitors may not bring pets. The same rules page also says no pets are allowed at tent sites. The park can remove hostile pets. | Up to 2 | November 1, 2026 |
Trails
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wawona Meadow Loop | 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. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State Mining and Mineral Museum Park Property | Mariposa | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 |
Places to stay
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Gulch Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Jerseydale Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Summerdale Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Evergreen Lodge at 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. | $85 per night | Up to 90 lb per pet; heavier with approval | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Firefall Ranch at 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. | $85 per night | Up to 90 lb per pet; heavier with approval | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Rush Creek Lodge & Spa at Yosemite | Groveland | No | No. Pets are not allowed in guest rooms or anywhere on the property; only registered service animals. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| The Groveland Hotel | Groveland | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: up to 2 pets per room; $75 per pet per stay. Dogs stay in the hotel's dog-friendly rooms; the hotel asks guests to call ahead. The page mentions an outdoor space where dogs can relax. | $75 per pet per stay | Up to 2 | November 1, 2026 |
Towns
Groveland (6) · Mariposa (1) · Wawona (1)
Counties
County rules apply in unincorporated areas: Mariposa County · Tuolumne County. Also listed under Gold Country & Lake Tahoe.