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Dogs in Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

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

Pets are prohibited on all trails at Florissant Fossil Beds. They are limited to the parking lot and a pet exercise area.

No trails. Leashed pets are limited to the visitor center parking lot and the pet exercise area in the picnic area.
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Where dogs are allowed

No trails. Leashed pets are limited to the visitor center parking lot and the pet exercise area in the picnic area.

Where dogs are banned

All trails, the visitor center, exhibit area, Hornbek Homestead, and Barksdale picnic area.

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

Nearby trails in the Pike-San Isabel National Forest and around Lake George, Divide, and Woodland Park allow leashed pets.

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 Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument?

Pets are prohibited on all trails at Florissant Fossil Beds. They are limited to the parking lot and a pet exercise area. No trails. Leashed pets are limited to the visitor center parking lot and the pet exercise area in the picnic area.

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

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Where can I hike with my dog near Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument?

Nearby trails in the Pike-San Isabel National Forest and around Lake George, Divide, and Woodland Park allow leashed pets.

Are service animals allowed at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument?

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