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title: "Devils Postpile National Monument: dog rules"
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Devils Postpile National Monument: Yes, on leash. Source: National Park Service, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/devils-postpile-national-monument/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Devils Postpile National Monument

**Yes, on leash.**

Type: park. Location: Madera County, California. Managed by National Park Service.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-26 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [1] | 2026-10-26 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Dogs are allowed on leash on the shuttle buses. [1]
- In the surrounding national forest, dogs must be leashed or under voice control; always leash at parking lots, trailheads and campgrounds. [1]

## Sources

1. National Park Service, "Devils Postpile National Monument: Pets (page last updated October 25, 2021)" (government, checked 2026-10-26): https://www.nps.gov/depo/planyourvisit/pets.htm
   > Pets are allowed in the campground and day use areas as well as on trails but must be on a leash at all times within the monument.

Verified October 26, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-25. Freshness: fresh.
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