Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and owners must clean up after them. There are no formal trails, so this is open walking among the spires. Keep dogs leashed and close when other visitors are around.
The lakebed is fully exposed and bakes in summer, so heat and lack of shade are real risks for dogs. Dispersed camping is limited to 14 days within any 28-day period.
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 are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
A surreal field of more than 500 tufa spires rising from a dry lakebed near Ridgecrest. Dogs are welcome to explore this open desert landscape with you. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and owners must clean up after them. There are no formal trails, so this is open walking among the spires. Keep dogs leashed and close when other visitors are around.
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.
The lakebed is fully exposed and bakes in summer, so heat and lack of shade are real risks for dogs. Dispersed camping is limited to 14 days within any 28-day period.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.