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Dogs in Petroglyph National Monument

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

Leashed dogs are allowed on the full length of the trails at Rinconada Canyon, Piedras Marcadas Canyon, and the Volcanoes Day Use Area. Only the crowded Boca Negra Canyon viewing trails are off-limits.

Leashed pets are allowed the entire length of the trails at Rinconada Canyon, Piedras Marcadas Canyon, and the Volcanoes Day Use Area, on a six-foot maximum leash.
Photo: NPS Photo / Daniel Leifheit · NPS

Where dogs are allowed

Leashed pets are allowed the entire length of the trails at Rinconada Canyon, Piedras Marcadas Canyon, and the Volcanoes Day Use Area, on a six-foot maximum leash.

Where dogs are banned

The petroglyph viewing trails at Boca Negra Canyon, and inside public buildings and restrooms.

Trail by trail

Dogs OKRinconada CanyonLeashed dogs allowed full length
Dogs OKPiedras Marcadas CanyonLeashed dogs allowed full length
Dogs OKVolcanoes Day Use AreaLeashed dogs allowed
No dogsBoca Negra CanyonViewing trails closed to pets due to congestion

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 Petroglyph National Monument?

Leashed dogs are allowed on the full length of the trails at Rinconada Canyon, Piedras Marcadas Canyon, and the Volcanoes Day Use Area. Only the crowded Boca Negra Canyon viewing trails are off-limits. Leashed pets are allowed the entire length of the trails at Rinconada Canyon, Piedras Marcadas Canyon, and the Volcanoes Day Use Area, on a six-foot maximum leash.

What is the leash rule at Petroglyph National Monument?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Which trails allow dogs at Petroglyph National Monument?

Leashed dogs are allowed on: Rinconada Canyon, Piedras Marcadas Canyon, Volcanoes Day Use Area.

Are service animals allowed at Petroglyph National Monument?

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