National Monument · NV

Dogs in Gold Butte National Monument

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

This remote Nevada monument of red sandstone and rock art welcomes dogs. Keep your dog under control and leashed near other visitors, horses, and trailheads.

Dogs are welcome on the monument's backcountry trails and byway stops like Little Finland and the Falling Man petroglyph area. In designated wilderness only hikers and horses are allowed. Keep dogs close and pack out waste.

Where dogs are allowed

Dogs are welcome on the monument's backcountry trails and byway stops like Little Finland and the Falling Man petroglyph area. In designated wilderness only hikers and horses are allowed. Keep dogs close and pack out waste.

Seasonal closures

This is extremely remote low desert with no services and blistering summer heat. Carry all your own water and hike in the cooler months.

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 Gold Butte National Monument?

This remote Nevada monument of red sandstone and rock art welcomes dogs. Keep your dog under control and leashed near other visitors, horses, and trailheads. Dogs are welcome on the monument's backcountry trails and byway stops like Little Finland and the Falling Man petroglyph area. In designated wilderness only hikers and horses are allowed. Keep dogs close and pack out waste.

What is the leash rule at Gold Butte 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 there seasonal closures for dogs at Gold Butte National Monument?

This is extremely remote low desert with no services and blistering summer heat. Carry all your own water and hike in the cooler months.

Are service animals allowed at Gold Butte National Monument?

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