National Forest · WY

Dogs in Bridger-Teton National Forest

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

Dogs are welcome across the Bridger-Teton, home of the Bridger, Teton, and Gros Ventre Wilderness areas, but a winter leash order protects wildlife on the Jackson Ranger District.

Controlled dogs are welcome on trails including the Wind River Range in the Bridger Wilderness and the Teton and Gros Ventre Wilderness. Dogs must be leashed in the Cache Creek trailhead area near Jackson.

Where dogs are allowed

Controlled dogs are welcome on trails including the Wind River Range in the Bridger Wilderness and the Teton and Gros Ventre Wilderness. Dogs must be leashed in the Cache Creek trailhead area near Jackson.

Seasonal closures

A forest order requires dogs to be leashed with a tether no longer than six feet from December 1 to May 1 on designated trails and parking areas of the Jackson Ranger District, to protect wintering wildlife.

Leash rule

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

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

Official source
U.S. Forest Service
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Last verified 2026-07-09
Designation
National Forest

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Bridger-Teton National Forest?

Dogs are welcome across the Bridger-Teton, home of the Bridger, Teton, and Gros Ventre Wilderness areas, but a winter leash order protects wildlife on the Jackson Ranger District. Controlled dogs are welcome on trails including the Wind River Range in the Bridger Wilderness and the Teton and Gros Ventre Wilderness. Dogs must be leashed in the Cache Creek trailhead area near Jackson.

What is the leash rule at Bridger-Teton National Forest?

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.

Are there seasonal closures for dogs at Bridger-Teton National Forest?

A forest order requires dogs to be leashed with a tether no longer than six feet from December 1 to May 1 on designated trails and parking areas of the Jackson Ranger District, to protect wintering wildlife.

Are service animals allowed at Bridger-Teton National Forest?

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