National Forest · CA,OR

Dogs in Klamath National Forest

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

Dogs are welcome across the 1.7 million acres of the Klamath National Forest and Butte Valley National Grassland, from the Marble Mountain Wilderness to the banks of the Klamath Wild and Scenic River. Leash your dog in developed recreation areas.

Dogs are welcome on forest trails and in the backcountry wilderness areas. Keep them on a 6-foot leash in campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads, and under voice control on general forest trails.

Where dogs are allowed

Dogs are welcome on forest trails and in the backcountry wilderness areas. Keep them on a 6-foot leash in campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads, and under voice control on general forest trails.

Where dogs are not allowed

Pets are not allowed in designated swim areas.

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 Klamath National Forest?

Dogs are welcome across the 1.7 million acres of the Klamath National Forest and Butte Valley National Grassland, from the Marble Mountain Wilderness to the banks of the Klamath Wild and Scenic River. Leash your dog in developed recreation areas. Dogs are welcome on forest trails and in the backcountry wilderness areas. Keep them on a 6-foot leash in campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads, and under voice control on general forest trails.

What is the leash rule at Klamath 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 Klamath National Forest?

Pets are not allowed in designated swim areas.

Are service animals allowed at Klamath National Forest?

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