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Dogs in Redwood National Park

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

Roads through the redwoods, not the trails.

Dogs aren't allowed on park trails, but leashed pets can walk the gravel Cal Barrel Road (Prairie Creek Redwoods) and Walker Road (Jedediah Smith Redwoods) through old-growth redwoods, plus developed areas, roads, and campgrounds.
Photo: NPS Photo / Steve Olson · NPS

Where dogs are allowed

Dogs aren't allowed on park trails, but leashed pets can walk the gravel Cal Barrel Road (Prairie Creek Redwoods) and Walker Road (Jedediah Smith Redwoods) through old-growth redwoods, plus developed areas, roads, and campgrounds.

Where dogs are banned

All park trails and ranger-led programs.

Trail by trail

Dogs OKCal Barrel RoadLeashed dogs, gravel road
Dogs OKWalker RoadLeashed dogs, gravel road
No dogsLady Bird Johnson GroveNo dogs on redwood trails
No dogsFern CanyonNo 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

Adjacent state-park roads and Six Rivers National Forest offer more dog-friendly walking.

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

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Redwood National Park?

Roads through the redwoods, not the trails. Dogs aren't allowed on park trails, but leashed pets can walk the gravel Cal Barrel Road (Prairie Creek Redwoods) and Walker Road (Jedediah Smith Redwoods) through old-growth redwoods, plus developed areas, roads, and campgrounds.

What is the leash rule at Redwood?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Which trails allow dogs at Redwood?

Leashed dogs are allowed on: Cal Barrel Road, Walker Road.

Where can I hike with my dog near Redwood?

Adjacent state-park roads and Six Rivers National Forest offer more dog-friendly walking.

Are service animals allowed at Redwood?

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