National Conservation Area · AZ

Dogs in Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

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

This grassland conservation area around the historic Empire Ranch welcomes dogs. Keep your dog leashed or under close control around the ranch buildings and other visitors.

Dogs can join you on the open grassland roads and trails under control. During pronghorn fawning season, dogs must be leashed in the designated fawning areas.

Where dogs are allowed

Dogs can join you on the open grassland roads and trails under control. During pronghorn fawning season, dogs must be leashed in the designated fawning areas.

Seasonal closures

Dogs must be leashed in the pronghorn fawning areas from April 1 through June 30 to protect newborn pronghorn.

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 Conservation Area

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Las Cienegas National Conservation Area?

This grassland conservation area around the historic Empire Ranch welcomes dogs. Keep your dog leashed or under close control around the ranch buildings and other visitors. Dogs can join you on the open grassland roads and trails under control. During pronghorn fawning season, dogs must be leashed in the designated fawning areas.

What is the leash rule at Las Cienegas National Conservation 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 there seasonal closures for dogs at Las Cienegas National Conservation Area?

Dogs must be leashed in the pronghorn fawning areas from April 1 through June 30 to protect newborn pronghorn.

Are service animals allowed at Las Cienegas National Conservation Area?

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