Wilderness · NM

Dogs in Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness

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

Leashed dogs are welcome among the hoodoos and badlands of Bisti/De-Na-Zin, but there is no water and no shade. Bring plenty for your dog and consider booties for the rough, hot ground.

Dogs on leash are allowed on the open, trail-less badlands. Keep pets leashed to protect the fragile formations and pack out all waste.

Where dogs are allowed

Dogs on leash are allowed on the open, trail-less badlands. Keep pets leashed to protect the fragile formations and pack out all waste.

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
Wilderness

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness?

Leashed dogs are welcome among the hoodoos and badlands of Bisti/De-Na-Zin, but there is no water and no shade. Bring plenty for your dog and consider booties for the rough, hot ground. Dogs on leash are allowed on the open, trail-less badlands. Keep pets leashed to protect the fragile formations and pack out all waste.

What is the leash rule at Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness?

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 Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness?

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