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Fort Ord Dunes State Park

Park · Marina · Monterey County · California

Are dogs allowed at Fort Ord Dunes State Park?

Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on recreation trail that runs north/south through Fort Ord. Dogs not allowed on spur trails from there to beach or on the beach.

Verified October 26, 2026 from California Department of Parks and Recreation.

Leash
Required
Maximum leash length
6 feet
Official restrictions
Dogs allowed on recreation trail that runs north/south through Fort Ord. Dogs not allowe…

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Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes, with restrictions[1] California Department of Parks and RecreationOctober 26, 2026
Official restrictionsDogs allowed on recreation trail that runs north/south through Fort Ord. Dogs not allowed on spur trails from there to beach or on the beach.[1] California Department of Parks and RecreationOctober 26, 2026
LeashRequiredagency-wide rule[2] California Department of Parks and RecreationOctober 26, 2026
Maximum leash length6 feetagency-wide rule[2] California Department of Parks and RecreationOctober 26, 2026
Leaving your dog aloneNot allowedagency-wide rule[2] California Department of Parks and RecreationOctober 26, 2026

Rules in every California state park

Source: [2] California Department of Parks and Recreation, checked October 26, 2026

Location

Beach Range Road & 8th St, Marina, 93933 · Monterey County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)

Managed by California State Parks. Official page

Sources

  1. Visiting State Parks With Your Dog (parks.ca.gov), California Department of Parks and Recreation. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
    Fort Ord Dunes State Park | Dogs Allowed? Yes | Dogs allowed on recreation trail that runs north/south through Fort Ord. Dogs not allowed on spur trails from there to beach or on the beach.
  2. Visiting State Parks With Your Dog: statewide rules (parks.ca.gov), California Department of Parks and Recreation. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
    Dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at ALL times and physically under your control.

First verified October 26, 2026; re-check due November 25, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

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Fort Ord Dunes State Park (Marina, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on recreation trail that runs north/south through Fort Ord. Dogs not allowed on spur trails from there to beach or on the beach. Source: California Department of Parks and Recreation, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/fort-ord-dunes-state-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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