Outstanding Natural Area · OR

Dogs in Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

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

A dramatic basalt headland on the central Oregon coast, capped by a historic lighthouse and famous tide pools. Leashed dogs are welcome on most trails and walkways.

Pets may join you on trails and walkways and must stay on a six-foot leash at all times, with owners responsible for disposing of waste.

Where dogs are allowed

Pets may join you on trails and walkways and must stay on a six-foot leash at all times, with owners responsible for disposing of waste.

Where dogs are not allowed

Pets are not allowed near the lighthouse or in the Cobble Beach tide pools. Only service animals are permitted inside the Interpretive Center and the historic lighthouse.

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
Outstanding Natural Area

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area?

A dramatic basalt headland on the central Oregon coast, capped by a historic lighthouse and famous tide pools. Leashed dogs are welcome on most trails and walkways. Pets may join you on trails and walkways and must stay on a six-foot leash at all times, with owners responsible for disposing of waste.

What is the leash rule at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area?

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.

Where are dogs not allowed at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area?

Pets are not allowed near the lighthouse or in the Cobble Beach tide pools. Only service animals are permitted inside the Interpretive Center and the historic lighthouse.

Are service animals allowed at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area?

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