Recreation Area · OR

Dogs in Owyhee Canyonlands

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

Leashed dogs are welcome across this remote high-desert canyon country. Leash pets in developed sites; voice control is fine in the backcountry.

Dogs are allowed on the dispersed routes and at the primitive campgrounds. This is extremely remote terrain with no services, so carry all the water your dog needs.

Where dogs are allowed

Dogs are allowed on the dispersed routes and at the primitive campgrounds. This is extremely remote terrain with no services, so carry all the water your dog needs.

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 Owyhee Canyonlands?

Leashed dogs are welcome across this remote high-desert canyon country. Leash pets in developed sites; voice control is fine in the backcountry. Dogs are allowed on the dispersed routes and at the primitive campgrounds. This is extremely remote terrain with no services, so carry all the water your dog needs.

What is the leash rule at Owyhee Canyonlands?

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 Owyhee Canyonlands?

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