National Forest · NV,CA

Dogs in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

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

At 6.3 million acres, the Humboldt-Toiyabe is the largest national forest in the lower 48, scattered across Nevada and a slice of eastern California, from the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area near Las Vegas to the Ruby Mountains and the Jarbidge Wilderness. The forest asks visitors to check local regulations for restrictions on pets.

Dogs are welcome on trails across the forest's many scattered districts. Keep pets leashed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads, and under control on general forest and backcountry trails. Because rules vary by ranger district and wilderness, check local regulations before you go.

Where dogs are allowed

Dogs are welcome on trails across the forest's many scattered districts. Keep pets leashed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads, and under control on general forest and backcountry trails. Because rules vary by ranger district and wilderness, check local regulations before you go.

Where dogs are not allowed

Swim beaches and designated swimming areas usually bar pets, and developed sites in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area may carry their own pet rules.

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 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest?

At 6.3 million acres, the Humboldt-Toiyabe is the largest national forest in the lower 48, scattered across Nevada and a slice of eastern California, from the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area near Las Vegas to the Ruby Mountains and the Jarbidge Wilderness. The forest asks visitors to check local regulations for restrictions on pets. Dogs are welcome on trails across the forest's many scattered districts. Keep pets leashed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads, and under control on general forest and backcountry trails. Because rules vary by ranger district and wilderness, check local regulations before you go.

What is the leash rule at Humboldt-Toiyabe 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.

Where are dogs not allowed at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest?

Swim beaches and designated swimming areas usually bar pets, and developed sites in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area may carry their own pet rules.

Are service animals allowed at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest?

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