Recreation Area · UT

Dogs in Fisher Towers Recreation Site

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

Dogs are welcome on this dramatic Moab trail beneath towering red rock spires, but they must be on a leash. Bring water since there is none on the trail.

The roughly 5-mile round-trip Fisher Towers trail allows leashed dogs. There is a small ladder about 1.5 miles in that can be tricky for a large dog. A pit toilet and small campground sit at the trailhead.

Where dogs are allowed

The roughly 5-mile round-trip Fisher Towers trail allows leashed dogs. There is a small ladder about 1.5 miles in that can be tricky for a large dog. A pit toilet and small campground sit at the trailhead.

Seasonal closures

The exposed slickrock and desert sun make summer very hot. Hike early or late, and carry extra water for your dog.

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
View the BLM page →
Last verified 2026-07-09
Designation
Recreation Area

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Fisher Towers Recreation Site?

Dogs are welcome on this dramatic Moab trail beneath towering red rock spires, but they must be on a leash. Bring water since there is none on the trail. The roughly 5-mile round-trip Fisher Towers trail allows leashed dogs. There is a small ladder about 1.5 miles in that can be tricky for a large dog. A pit toilet and small campground sit at the trailhead.

What is the leash rule at Fisher Towers Recreation Site?

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 Fisher Towers Recreation Site?

The exposed slickrock and desert sun make summer very hot. Hike early or late, and carry extra water for your dog.

Are service animals allowed at Fisher Towers Recreation Site?

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