National Monument · AZ

Dogs in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

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

A remote monument of red cliffs and slot canyons on the Arizona-Utah line, home to The Wave, Coyote Buttes, and Paria Canyon. Dogs are welcome but the famous permit areas have their own rules.

Dogs must be restrained or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, wear a collar with current tags, and owners must pick up after them. In Paria Canyon and the Coyote Buttes permit areas, a dog must be listed on your permit, with fees of about $6 per dog per day for day hikes and $5 per dog per day for overnight trips.

Where dogs are allowed

Dogs must be restrained or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, wear a collar with current tags, and owners must pick up after them. In Paria Canyon and the Coyote Buttes permit areas, a dog must be listed on your permit, with fees of about $6 per dog per day for day hikes and $5 per dog per day for overnight trips.

Seasonal closures

This is extreme, waterless desert backcountry, so summer heat is dangerous for dogs and flash floods can hit slot canyons like Paria after storms.

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 Vermilion Cliffs National Monument?

A remote monument of red cliffs and slot canyons on the Arizona-Utah line, home to The Wave, Coyote Buttes, and Paria Canyon. Dogs are welcome but the famous permit areas have their own rules. Dogs must be restrained or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, wear a collar with current tags, and owners must pick up after them. In Paria Canyon and the Coyote Buttes permit areas, a dog must be listed on your permit, with fees of about $6 per dog per day for day hikes and $5 per dog per day for overnight trips.

What is the leash rule at Vermilion Cliffs 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 there seasonal closures for dogs at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument?

This is extreme, waterless desert backcountry, so summer heat is dangerous for dogs and flash floods can hit slot canyons like Paria after storms.

Are service animals allowed at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument?

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