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title: "Mojave National Preserve: dog rules"
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Mojave National Preserve: Yes, with restrictions. Pets are allowed on all trails, on a leash of 6 feet or less at all times (dogs used while hunting excepted). Pets are not allowed inside buildings, except service animals. Source: National Park Service, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/mojave-national-preserve/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Mojave National Preserve

**Yes, with restrictions. Pets are allowed on all trails, on a leash of 6 feet or less at all times (dogs used while hunting excepted). Pets are not allowed inside buildings, except service animals.**

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

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] | 2026-10-26 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Pets are allowed on all trails, on a leash of 6 feet or less at all times (dogs used while hunting excepted). Pets are not allowed inside buildings, except service animals. | [1] | 2026-10-26 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [1] | 2026-10-26 | fresh |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feet | [1] | 2026-10-26 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Cactus spines, rattlesnakes and scorpions are common; keep dogs close. [1]

## Sources

1. National Park Service, "Mojave National Preserve: Pets (page last updated November 24, 2023)" (government, checked 2026-10-26): https://www.nps.gov/moja/planyourvisit/pets.htm
   > Pets are allowed on all trails Mojave National Preserve.

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