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Buena Vista Cemetery (Murphys, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash, and owners must clean up after them. Service animals are exempt from the leash rule. Source: Murphys Cemetery District, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/buena-vista-cemetery-murphys/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Buena Vista Cemetery

**Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash, and owners must clean up after them. Service animals are exempt from the leash rule.**

Type: park. Location: Murphys, Calaveras County, California. Managed by Murphys Cemetery District.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Dogs must be on a leash, and owners must clean up after them. Service animals are exempt from the leash rule. | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |

## Sources

1. Murphys Cemetery District, "Regulations" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://murphyscemetery.specialdistrict.org/regulations
   > Domestic animals not on a leash are prohibited on Cemetery grounds, except for service animals to assist the disabled. All pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animal.
2. Murphys Cemetery District, "Murphys Cemetery District" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://murphyscemetery.specialdistrict.org/
   > Buena Vista Cemetery is located at 186 Cemetery Lane

Verified November 1, 2026; re-check due 2026-12-01. Freshness: fresh.
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