National Historic Site · CA

Dogs in Manzanar National Historic Site

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

Leashed pets are welcome on the site.

Pets on a leash are allowed on the site and in the Block 14 exhibits, but not in the visitor center or the fenced cemetery.
Photo: Dorothea Lange · NPS

Where dogs are allowed

Pets on a leash are allowed on the site and in the Block 14 exhibits, but not in the visitor center or the fenced cemetery.

Where dogs are banned

The visitor center and the fenced area of the cemetery.

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 Historic Site

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Manzanar National Historic Site?

Leashed pets are welcome on the site. Pets on a leash are allowed on the site and in the Block 14 exhibits, but not in the visitor center or the fenced cemetery.

What is the leash rule at Manzanar National Historic Site?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Are service animals allowed at Manzanar National Historic Site?

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