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Dogs in Denali National Park

Can I bring my dog, and on which trails?
Limited accessLeash: 6 feet maximum, at all times.

Roads and parking, plus two roadside trails.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the park road, in parking lots and campgrounds, and on the Roadside Hiking Trail and Roadside Bike Trail. They aren't allowed on other park trails or off-trail in the wilderness.
Photo: NPS Photo / Nathan Kostegian · NPS

Where dogs are allowed

Leashed dogs are welcome on the park road, in parking lots and campgrounds, and on the Roadside Hiking Trail and Roadside Bike Trail. They aren't allowed on other park trails or off-trail in the wilderness.

Where dogs are banned

All other trails, the wilderness, and the park buses.

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

Nearby state recreation lands allow leashed dogs on trails.

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

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Denali National Park?

Roads and parking, plus two roadside trails. Leashed dogs are welcome on the park road, in parking lots and campgrounds, and on the Roadside Hiking Trail and Roadside Bike Trail. They aren't allowed on other park trails or off-trail in the wilderness.

What is the leash rule at Denali?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Where can I hike with my dog near Denali?

Nearby state recreation lands allow leashed dogs on trails.

Are service animals allowed at Denali?

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