Recreation Area · CO

Dogs in Penitente Canyon

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

Leashed dogs are welcome at this climbing area and campground. Keep dogs leashed and make sure they are ready to spend a long day at the crag.

Dogs are allowed on the canyon trails and at the 15-site campground. Watch for rattlesnakes and nesting birds and keep dogs from approaching either.

Where dogs are allowed

Dogs are allowed on the canyon trails and at the 15-site campground. Watch for rattlesnakes and nesting birds and keep dogs from approaching either.

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 Penitente Canyon?

Leashed dogs are welcome at this climbing area and campground. Keep dogs leashed and make sure they are ready to spend a long day at the crag. Dogs are allowed on the canyon trails and at the 15-site campground. Watch for rattlesnakes and nesting birds and keep dogs from approaching either.

What is the leash rule at Penitente Canyon?

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 Penitente Canyon?

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