Recreation Area · CA

Dogs in Owens River Gorge

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

Dogs are welcome at this climbing gorge. Keep them leashed and close to protect the endangered Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep and to avoid rattlesnakes.

Dogs are allowed on the steep access trails and at the crags. There is little shade and no reliable water, so bring your own. Do not tie dogs to the fragile vegetation.

Where dogs are allowed

Dogs are allowed on the steep access trails and at the crags. There is little shade and no reliable water, so bring your own. Do not tie dogs to the fragile vegetation.

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 Owens River Gorge?

Dogs are welcome at this climbing gorge. Keep them leashed and close to protect the endangered Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep and to avoid rattlesnakes. Dogs are allowed on the steep access trails and at the crags. There is little shade and no reliable water, so bring your own. Do not tie dogs to the fragile vegetation.

What is the leash rule at Owens River Gorge?

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 Owens River Gorge?

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