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Dogs in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

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

Dogs are welcome across most of this large monument. Keep your dog on a leash no longer than 6 feet in developed areas and around other visitors, and pack out waste.

Leashed dogs are allowed on popular hikes such as Lower Calf Creek Falls. Dogs are not permitted in the narrow Dry Fork slot canyons off Hole-in-the-Rock Road, including Peek-A-Boo and Spooky, because of the tight, confined space.

Where dogs are allowed

Leashed dogs are allowed on popular hikes such as Lower Calf Creek Falls. Dogs are not permitted in the narrow Dry Fork slot canyons off Hole-in-the-Rock Road, including Peek-A-Boo and Spooky, because of the tight, confined space.

Where dogs are not allowed

The Peek-A-Boo and Spooky slot canyons in the Dry Fork area off Hole-in-the-Rock Road. Dogs must also be leashed within the adjoining Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

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 Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument?

Dogs are welcome across most of this large monument. Keep your dog on a leash no longer than 6 feet in developed areas and around other visitors, and pack out waste. Leashed dogs are allowed on popular hikes such as Lower Calf Creek Falls. Dogs are not permitted in the narrow Dry Fork slot canyons off Hole-in-the-Rock Road, including Peek-A-Boo and Spooky, because of the tight, confined space.

What is the leash rule at Grand Staircase-Escalante 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.

Where are dogs not allowed at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument?

The Peek-A-Boo and Spooky slot canyons in the Dry Fork area off Hole-in-the-Rock Road. Dogs must also be leashed within the adjoining Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

Are service animals allowed at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument?

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