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Dogs in Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

Can I bring my dog, and on which trails?
Dog-friendlyLeash: 6 feet maximum, at all times.

Leashed dogs are welcome on both of the monument's trails, so this is a dog-friendly stop. Dogs cannot go inside the visitor center.

Leashed dogs are allowed on the Daemonelix Trail and the paved Fossil Hills Trail.
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Where dogs are allowed

Leashed dogs are allowed on the Daemonelix Trail and the paved Fossil Hills Trail.

Where dogs are banned

Not allowed inside the visitor center and museum.

Trail by trail

Dogs OKDaemonelix TrailLeashed dogs permitted
Dogs OKFossil Hills TrailPaved trail, leashed dogs permitted

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.

Official source
National Park Service
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Last verified 2026-07-09
Designation
National Monument

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Agate Fossil Beds National Monument?

Leashed dogs are welcome on both of the monument's trails, so this is a dog-friendly stop. Dogs cannot go inside the visitor center. Leashed dogs are allowed on the Daemonelix Trail and the paved Fossil Hills Trail.

What is the leash rule at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Which trails allow dogs at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument?

Leashed dogs are allowed on: Daemonelix Trail, Fossil Hills Trail.

Are service animals allowed at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument?

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