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Dogs in Yosemite National Park

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

Paved paths only.

Leashed dogs are allowed on paved paths and developed areas, including the Bridalveil Fall trail, the Lower Yosemite Fall trail, the paved Cook's Meadow loop, the paved road to Mirror Lake, and the Wawona Meadow Loop, plus most campgrounds (not walk-in).
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Where dogs are allowed

Leashed dogs are allowed on paved paths and developed areas, including the Bridalveil Fall trail, the Lower Yosemite Fall trail, the paved Cook's Meadow loop, the paved road to Mirror Lake, and the Wawona Meadow Loop, plus most campgrounds (not walk-in).

Where dogs are banned

All unpaved and wilderness trails (including Vernal Fall and the Mist Trail), meadows, beaches, buildings, and shuttle buses.

Trail by trail

Dogs OKBridalveil Fall Trail (paved)Leashed dogs welcome
Dogs OKLower Yosemite Fall Trail (paved)Leashed dogs welcome
Dogs OKWawona Meadow LoopLeashed dogs welcome
No dogsMist TrailNo dogs
No dogsHalf DomeNo 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 Sierra and Stanislaus National Forests allow leashed dogs on trails.

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

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Yosemite National Park?

Paved paths only. Leashed dogs are allowed on paved paths and developed areas, including the Bridalveil Fall trail, the Lower Yosemite Fall trail, the paved Cook's Meadow loop, the paved road to Mirror Lake, and the Wawona Meadow Loop, plus most campgrounds (not walk-in).

What is the leash rule at Yosemite?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Which trails allow dogs at Yosemite?

Leashed dogs are allowed on: Bridalveil Fall Trail (paved), Lower Yosemite Fall Trail (paved), Wawona Meadow Loop.

Where can I hike with my dog near Yosemite?

The surrounding Sierra and Stanislaus National Forests allow leashed dogs on trails.

Are service animals allowed at Yosemite?

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