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Dogs in Grand Portage National Monument

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

Leashed dogs are welcome on the Grand Portage and Mount Rose trails and the paths outside the stockade. They cannot enter buildings or the historic depot area.

On the Grand Portage Trail and Mount Rose Trail, in the Ojibwe Village, and on walking paths outside the stockade.
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Where dogs are allowed

On the Grand Portage Trail and Mount Rose Trail, in the Ojibwe Village, and on walking paths outside the stockade.

Where dogs are banned

Inside the Heritage Center, the historic depot buildings, and within the stockade or palisade.

Trail by trail

Dogs OKGrand Portage TrailLeashed pets welcome.
Dogs OKMount Rose TrailLeashed pets welcome.

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 Grand Portage National Monument?

Leashed dogs are welcome on the Grand Portage and Mount Rose trails and the paths outside the stockade. They cannot enter buildings or the historic depot area. On the Grand Portage Trail and Mount Rose Trail, in the Ojibwe Village, and on walking paths outside the stockade.

What is the leash rule at Grand Portage National Monument?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Which trails allow dogs at Grand Portage National Monument?

Leashed dogs are allowed on: Grand Portage Trail, Mount Rose Trail.

Are service animals allowed at Grand Portage National Monument?

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