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Dogs in Channel Islands National Park

Can I bring my dog, and on which trails?
No pets allowedLeash: 6 feet maximum, at all times.

No. Pets are not allowed anywhere in the park.

Pets are banned on all of the islands, on leash or not.
Photo: Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com · NPS

Where dogs are allowed

Pets are banned on all of the islands, on leash or not.

Where dogs are banned

Every island and the trails. Only service animals are permitted.

Leash rule

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Service animals

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

Where to go instead

Mainland Ventura and Los Padres National Forest have dog-friendly trails and beaches.

Official source
National Park Service
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Last verified 2026-07-09
Park code
CHIS

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Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Channel Islands National Park?

No. Pets are not allowed anywhere in the park. Pets are banned on all of the islands, on leash or not.

What is the leash rule at Channel Islands?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Where can I hike with my dog near Channel Islands?

Mainland Ventura and Los Padres National Forest have dog-friendly trails and beaches.

Are service animals allowed at Channel Islands?

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