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Dogs in Capulin Volcano National Monument

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

Leashed pets are allowed only on the short Nature Trail by the visitor center, plus roads and developed areas. They are banned from all other trails.

Leashed pets are allowed on the 10-minute Nature Trail next to the visitor center, and along public roads other than Volcano Road, parking areas, and developed areas.
Photo: NPS photo/ R. Richman · NPS

Where dogs are allowed

Leashed pets are allowed on the 10-minute Nature Trail next to the visitor center, and along public roads other than Volcano Road, parking areas, and developed areas.

Where dogs are banned

Not allowed on any other trails, in public buildings, on Volcano Road, or in undeveloped areas.

Trail by trail

Dogs OKNature TrailLeashed pets allowed

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 Capulin Volcano National Monument?

Leashed pets are allowed only on the short Nature Trail by the visitor center, plus roads and developed areas. They are banned from all other trails. Leashed pets are allowed on the 10-minute Nature Trail next to the visitor center, and along public roads other than Volcano Road, parking areas, and developed areas.

What is the leash rule at Capulin Volcano National Monument?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Which trails allow dogs at Capulin Volcano National Monument?

Leashed dogs are allowed on: Nature Trail.

Are service animals allowed at Capulin Volcano National Monument?

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