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Dogs in Grand Canyon National Park

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

Partly. Leashed dogs are allowed above the rim, but not below.

The South Rim Trail (mostly paved) above the rim, developed areas, and Mather Campground.
Photo: NPS/M. Quinn · NPS

Where dogs are allowed

The South Rim Trail (mostly paved) above the rim, developed areas, and Mather Campground.

Where dogs are banned

All below-the-rim trails, the North Rim lodging area, park buildings, and shuttle buses. A kennel is on the South Rim.

Trail by trail

Dogs OKRim Trail (South Rim)Above the rim, leashed
No dogsBright Angel TrailBelow the rim, no dogs
No dogsSouth Kaibab TrailBelow the rim, no dogs

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 Kaibab National Forest allows leashed dogs on trails.

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

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Grand Canyon National Park?

Partly. Leashed dogs are allowed above the rim, but not below. The South Rim Trail (mostly paved) above the rim, developed areas, and Mather Campground.

What is the leash rule at Grand Canyon?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Which trails allow dogs at Grand Canyon?

Leashed dogs are allowed on: Rim Trail (South Rim).

Where can I hike with my dog near Grand Canyon?

Nearby Kaibab National Forest allows leashed dogs on trails.

Are service animals allowed at Grand Canyon?

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