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Dogs in Olympic National Park

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

A handful of beaches and short trails.

Leashed dogs are allowed on the Peabody Creek, Madison Falls, Spruce Railroad, and July Creek Loop trails, plus Rialto Beach (to Ellen Creek) and the Kalaloch-area beaches. Not on any other trail or in the wilderness.
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Where dogs are allowed

Leashed dogs are allowed on the Peabody Creek, Madison Falls, Spruce Railroad, and July Creek Loop trails, plus Rialto Beach (to Ellen Creek) and the Kalaloch-area beaches. Not on any other trail or in the wilderness.

Where dogs are banned

Nearly all other trails, interpretive walks, buildings, and the wilderness.

Trail by trail

Dogs OKSpruce Railroad TrailLeashed dogs welcome
Dogs OKMadison Falls TrailLeashed dogs welcome
Dogs OKJuly Creek Loop TrailLeashed dogs welcome
Dogs OKRialto Beach (to Ellen Creek)Leashed dogs welcome
No dogsHoh Rain Forest trailsNo dogs
No dogsHurricane Ridge trailsNo 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

The surrounding Olympic National Forest allows leashed dogs on most trails.

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

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Olympic National Park?

A handful of beaches and short trails. Leashed dogs are allowed on the Peabody Creek, Madison Falls, Spruce Railroad, and July Creek Loop trails, plus Rialto Beach (to Ellen Creek) and the Kalaloch-area beaches. Not on any other trail or in the wilderness.

What is the leash rule at Olympic?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Which trails allow dogs at Olympic?

Leashed dogs are allowed on: Spruce Railroad Trail, Madison Falls Trail, July Creek Loop Trail, Rialto Beach (to Ellen Creek).

Where can I hike with my dog near Olympic?

The surrounding Olympic National Forest allows leashed dogs on most trails.

Are service animals allowed at Olympic?

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