Pets must be on a hand held leash no longer than six feet in most wilderness areas and in developed recreation sites, and may be under control elsewhere. Dogs are welcome on the great majority of wilderness trails.
Dogs and all pets, except service dogs, are prohibited in the Enchantment Permit Area and the Ingalls Lake area of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Pets are also not allowed in swimming areas or sanitary facilities.
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.
The Okanogan-Wenatchee is one of the largest forests in Washington, and dogs are welcome across most of it. The notable exception is the heavily used Enchantments in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, where pets are prohibited. Pets must be on a hand held leash no longer than six feet in most wilderness areas and in developed recreation sites, and may be under control elsewhere. Dogs are welcome on the great majority of wilderness trails.
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.
Dogs and all pets, except service dogs, are prohibited in the Enchantment Permit Area and the Ingalls Lake area of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Pets are also not allowed in swimming areas or sanitary facilities.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.