Recreation Area · WY

Dogs in Killpecker Sand Dunes

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

Killpecker is one of the largest active dune fields in the country, with an open play area and a first-come campground near Boars Tusk and White Mountain. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in open areas.

There are no formal trails, just open dunes and desert roads. Dogs can range under voice control, but keep them clear of OHVs in the open play area and watch for rattlesnakes.

Where dogs are allowed

There are no formal trails, just open dunes and desert roads. Dogs can range under voice control, but keep them clear of OHVs in the open play area and watch for rattlesnakes.

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 Killpecker Sand Dunes?

Killpecker is one of the largest active dune fields in the country, with an open play area and a first-come campground near Boars Tusk and White Mountain. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in open areas. There are no formal trails, just open dunes and desert roads. Dogs can range under voice control, but keep them clear of OHVs in the open play area and watch for rattlesnakes.

What is the leash rule at Killpecker Sand Dunes?

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 Killpecker Sand Dunes?

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