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Wawona Meadow Loop

Trail · Wawona · Mariposa County · California

Are dogs allowed at Wawona Meadow Loop?

Yes, with restrictions. Pets are allowed on the Wawona Meadow Loop, an exception to the park's ban on pets on trails. They must be on a leash of 6 feet or less.

Verified November 1, 2026 from National Park Service.

Leash
Required
Maximum leash length
6 feet
Official restrictions
Pets are allowed on the Wawona Meadow Loop, an exception to the park's ban on pets on tr…

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes, with restrictions[1] National Park ServiceNovember 1, 2026
Official restrictionsPets are allowed on the Wawona Meadow Loop, an exception to the park's ban on pets on trails. They must be on a leash of 6 feet or less.[1] National Park ServiceNovember 1, 2026
LeashRequired[2] National Park ServiceNovember 1, 2026
Maximum leash length6 feet[2] National Park ServiceNovember 1, 2026

Location

Wawona · Mariposa County · California

Managed by National Park Service, Yosemite National Park. Official page

Sources

  1. Yosemite National Park: pets (nps.gov), National Park Service. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    On trails, including the trail to Vernal Fall, even if carried (however, pets are allowed on the Wawona Meadow Loop)
  2. Yosemite National Park: pets (nps.gov), National Park Service. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    Additionally: pets must be restrained on a leash not more than six feet long or otherwise physically restrained

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

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Wawona Meadow Loop (Wawona, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Pets are allowed on the Wawona Meadow Loop, an exception to the park's ban on pets on trails. They must be on a leash of 6 feet or less. Source: National Park Service, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/wawona-meadow-loop-yosemite/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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