National Forest · OR

Dogs in Malheur National Forest

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

Malheur spreads across the Blue and Strawberry Mountains of eastern Oregon with more than 240 miles of trail, about half of it in remote wilderness. Dogs are welcome but must stay leashed in campgrounds and developed sites.

A favorite with dogs is the roughly four mile loop around Strawberry Lake, which extends to a 13 mile round trip up Strawberry Mountain. Trails are generally snow free from July into mid November. Keep dogs leashed in campgrounds and under close control on the trail.

Where dogs are allowed

A favorite with dogs is the roughly four mile loop around Strawberry Lake, which extends to a 13 mile round trip up Strawberry Mountain. Trails are generally snow free from July into mid November. Keep dogs leashed in campgrounds and under close control on the trail.

Seasonal closures

High country trails such as Strawberry Lake are best July through mid November when free of snow.

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 Malheur National Forest?

Malheur spreads across the Blue and Strawberry Mountains of eastern Oregon with more than 240 miles of trail, about half of it in remote wilderness. Dogs are welcome but must stay leashed in campgrounds and developed sites. A favorite with dogs is the roughly four mile loop around Strawberry Lake, which extends to a 13 mile round trip up Strawberry Mountain. Trails are generally snow free from July into mid November. Keep dogs leashed in campgrounds and under close control on the trail.

What is the leash rule at Malheur 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 Malheur National Forest?

High country trails such as Strawberry Lake are best July through mid November when free of snow.

Are service animals allowed at Malheur National Forest?

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