Leashed dogs are allowed on the NCA's playa, roads, and backcountry routes. Leash dogs near hot springs and camp, watch for abandoned mines, and clean up after pets.
In hot weather the remote desert is dangerous for dogs; consider leaving pets at home.
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 are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
Dogs are welcome across this vast Nevada playa and canyon country, but keep them leashed around hot springs like Double Hot, where the water can be scalding. The desert is harsh, and pets have been lost here, so bring water and consider leaving dogs home in heat. Leashed dogs are allowed on the NCA's playa, roads, and backcountry routes. Leash dogs near hot springs and camp, watch for abandoned mines, and clean up after pets.
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.
In hot weather the remote desert is dangerous for dogs; consider leaving pets at home.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.