National Monument · NM

Dogs in Prehistoric Trackways National Monument

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

Leashed dogs are welcome in this Robledo Mountains monument near Las Cruces. Keep pets off the fossil surfaces to protect the paleontological resources.

Dogs are allowed on leash on the Discovery and Ridgeline trails. This is rugged, exposed desert, so bring water.

Where dogs are allowed

Dogs are allowed on leash on the Discovery and Ridgeline trails. This is rugged, exposed desert, so bring water.

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 Monument

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Prehistoric Trackways National Monument?

Leashed dogs are welcome in this Robledo Mountains monument near Las Cruces. Keep pets off the fossil surfaces to protect the paleontological resources. Dogs are allowed on leash on the Discovery and Ridgeline trails. This is rugged, exposed desert, so bring water.

What is the leash rule at Prehistoric Trackways National Monument?

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 Prehistoric Trackways National Monument?

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