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Yosemite National Park

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Are dogs allowed at Yosemite National Park?

Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets are allowed in developed areas; on fully paved roads, sidewalks and bike paths, including the Bridalveil Fall, Lower Yosemite Fall and Cook's Meadow paved trails and the paved road to Mirror Lake; on the Wawona Meadow Loop; and in campgrounds other than walk-in and group sites. Pets are not allowed on other trails (including the Vernal Fall trail), in wilderness, on meadows, beaches or waterways, in public buildings, on shuttle buses or in lodging areas, even if carried.

Verified October 26, 2026 from National Park Service.

Leash
Required
Maximum leash length
6 feet
Official restrictions
Leashed pets are allowed in developed areas; on fully paved roads, sidewalks and bike pa…

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes, with restrictions[1] National Park ServiceOctober 26, 2026
Official restrictionsLeashed pets are allowed in developed areas; on fully paved roads, sidewalks and bike paths, including the Bridalveil Fall, Lower Yosemite Fall and Cook's Meadow paved trails and the paved road to Mirror Lake; on the Wawona Meadow Loop; and in campgrounds other than walk-in and group sites. Pets are not allowed on other trails (including the Vernal Fall trail), in wilderness, on meadows, beaches or waterways, in public buildings, on shuttle buses or in lodging areas, even if carried.[1] National Park ServiceOctober 26, 2026
LeashRequired[1] National Park ServiceOctober 26, 2026
Maximum leash length6 feet[1] National Park ServiceOctober 26, 2026
Leaving your dog aloneNot allowed[1] National Park ServiceOctober 26, 2026

Rules to know

Source: [1] National Park Service, checked October 26, 2026

Location

Address not listed by the source. · Mariposa County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)

Managed by National Park Service. Official page

Sources

  1. Yosemite National Park: Pets (page last updated June 24, 2026) (nps.gov), National Park Service. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
    Where Pets Are Not Allowed On trails, including the trail to Vernal Fall, even if carried (however, pets are allowed on the Wawona Meadow Loop)

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

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Yosemite National Park: Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets are allowed in developed areas; on fully paved roads, sidewalks and bike paths, including the Bridalveil Fall, Lower Yosemite Fall and Cook's Meadow paved trails and the paved road to Mirror Lake; on the Wawona Meadow Loop; and in campgrounds other than walk-in and group sites. Pets are not allowed on other trails (including the Vernal Fall trail), in wilderness, on meadows, beaches or waterways, in public buildings, on shuttle buses or in lodging areas, even if carried. Source: National Park Service, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/yosemite-national-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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