Leashed dogs are welcome on trails including those in the Cloud Peak Wilderness. This is bear country, so keeping dogs leashed and belled is recommended.
Pets are not allowed on the circular walking path surrounding the Medicine Wheel, out of respect for the sacred site.
In spring some areas may close to dogs to protect threatened and endangered species.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
Leashed dogs are welcome across the Bighorns, but they are barred from the walking path around the sacred Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark. Leashed dogs are welcome on trails including those in the Cloud Peak Wilderness. This is bear country, so keeping dogs leashed and belled is recommended.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
In spring some areas may close to dogs to protect threatened and endangered species.
Pets are not allowed on the circular walking path surrounding the Medicine Wheel, out of respect for the sacred site.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.