Recreation Area · CA

Dogs in Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Area

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

This off-highway vehicle sand dune area allows dogs, but pets must be kept on a leash. Keep your dog close to camp given the constant OHV traffic.

There are no hiking trails here in the usual sense, just open dunes and campsites. Keep dogs leashed, and remember the 15 mph speed limit for vehicles near campsites, people, and animals.

Where dogs are allowed

There are no hiking trails here in the usual sense, just open dunes and campsites. Keep dogs leashed, and remember the 15 mph speed limit for vehicles near campsites, people, and animals.

Seasonal closures

The area is busiest and safest in the cooler months. Summer sand and heat are extreme. Watch your dog around moving OHVs at all times.

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
Recreation Area

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Area?

This off-highway vehicle sand dune area allows dogs, but pets must be kept on a leash. Keep your dog close to camp given the constant OHV traffic. There are no hiking trails here in the usual sense, just open dunes and campsites. Keep dogs leashed, and remember the 15 mph speed limit for vehicles near campsites, people, and animals.

What is the leash rule at Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Area?

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 there seasonal closures for dogs at Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Area?

The area is busiest and safest in the cooler months. Summer sand and heat are extreme. Watch your dog around moving OHVs at all times.

Are service animals allowed at Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Area?

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