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Dogs in Hartman Rocks Recreation Area

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

Hartman Rocks is a 14,000-acre trail hub near Gunnison with about 45 miles of singletrack. Dogs are a common sight here, but keep yours under control since bikes and motorcycles share the trails.

Dogs can run under voice control across most of the area, but leash up in the campground and developed sites and when the trails are busy. Give mountain bikers room on the singletrack.

Where dogs are allowed

Dogs can run under voice control across most of the area, but leash up in the campground and developed sites and when the trails are busy. Give mountain bikers room on the singletrack.

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 Hartman Rocks Recreation Area?

Hartman Rocks is a 14,000-acre trail hub near Gunnison with about 45 miles of singletrack. Dogs are a common sight here, but keep yours under control since bikes and motorcycles share the trails. Dogs can run under voice control across most of the area, but leash up in the campground and developed sites and when the trails are busy. Give mountain bikers room on the singletrack.

What is the leash rule at Hartman Rocks Recreation 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 service animals allowed at Hartman Rocks Recreation Area?

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