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Cal Barrel Road (Prairie Creek Redwoods)

Trail · Orick · Humboldt County · California

Are dogs allowed at Cal Barrel Road (Prairie Creek Redwoods)?

Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Verified November 1, 2026 from National Park Service.

Leash
Required
Maximum leash length
6 feet
Official restrictions
The Park Service names this gravel road as a place for a walk with a leashed pet in old-…

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes[1] National Park ServiceNovember 1, 2026
Official restrictionsThe Park Service names this gravel road as a place for a walk with a leashed pet in old-growth redwoods. Pets are not permitted on the park's trails.[3] National Park ServiceNovember 1, 2026
LeashRequired[2] National Park ServiceNovember 1, 2026
Maximum leash length6 feetThe Park Service sets a maximum leash length of 6 feet.[2] National Park ServiceNovember 1, 2026

Location

Orick · Humboldt County · California

Managed by National Park Service, Redwood National and State Parks. Official page

Sources

  1. Redwood National and State Parks: Pets (nps.gov), National Park Service. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    Gravel Roads : Cal Barrel Road and Walker Road.
  2. Redwood National and State Parks: Pets (leash rule) (nps.gov), National Park Service. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    Your pet must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet (1.8 meters).
  3. Redwood National and State Parks: Pets (Rangers' Tip) (nps.gov), National Park Service. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    For a walk through old-growth redwoods with your leashed pet, visit Cal Barrel Road in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park or Walker Road in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park.

First verified November 1, 2026; re-check due December 1, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

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Cal Barrel Road (Prairie Creek Redwoods) (Orick, CA): Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Source: National Park Service, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/cal-barrel-road-prairie-creek/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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