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Dogs in Avi Kwa Ame National Monument

Can I bring my dog, and on which trails?
Dog-friendly

Leashed dogs are welcome across this sacred desert monument, including the easy Grapevine Canyon petroglyph walk and the Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness. Keep pets close to protect the threatened desert tortoise.

Dogs on leash are allowed on the monument's dirt roads and routes, including Grapevine Canyon and Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness. The steep Spirit Mountain climb is strenuous and unmaintained.

Where dogs are allowed

Dogs on leash are allowed on the monument's dirt roads and routes, including Grapevine Canyon and Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness. The steep Spirit Mountain climb is strenuous and unmaintained.

Leash rule

A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, trailheads, and picnic sites. On most of the open BLM land there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times, and local field offices can set stricter rules.

Service animals

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.

Official source
Bureau of Land Management
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Last verified 2026-07-09
Designation
National Monument

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Avi Kwa Ame National Monument?

Leashed dogs are welcome across this sacred desert monument, including the easy Grapevine Canyon petroglyph walk and the Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness. Keep pets close to protect the threatened desert tortoise. Dogs on leash are allowed on the monument's dirt roads and routes, including Grapevine Canyon and Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness. The steep Spirit Mountain climb is strenuous and unmaintained.

What is the leash rule at Avi Kwa Ame National Monument?

A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, trailheads, and picnic sites. On most of the open BLM land there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times, and local field offices can set stricter rules.

Are service animals allowed at Avi Kwa Ame National Monument?

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.