National Seashore · CA

Dogs in Point Reyes National Seashore

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

Point Reyes allows leashed dogs only on a few named beaches and trails; all other trails, beaches, and off-trail land are closed to pets.

Leashed pets are allowed on the Kehoe Beach Trail and the paths and roads in the Niman Ranch/Commonweal area, plus the Cross Marin, Bolinas Ridge, and other trails in the Northern District of Golden Gate NRA. Permitted ocean beaches are Kehoe Beach (north of the trail), Limantour Beach (southeast of the lot), and a defined stretch of Point Reyes/Great Beach.
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Where dogs are allowed

Leashed pets are allowed on the Kehoe Beach Trail and the paths and roads in the Niman Ranch/Commonweal area, plus the Cross Marin, Bolinas Ridge, and other trails in the Northern District of Golden Gate NRA. Permitted ocean beaches are Kehoe Beach (north of the trail), Limantour Beach (southeast of the lot), and a defined stretch of Point Reyes/Great Beach.

Where dogs are banned

All other trails, beaches, and off-trail lands, including the Tomales Point Trail, RCA Beach, and all National Seashore beaches on the west side of Tomales Bay.

Trail by trail

Dogs OKKehoe Beach TrailLeashed dogs allowed; passes through cattle pasture.
Dogs OKCross Marin TrailAllowed (Northern District of Golden Gate NRA).
Dogs OKBolinas Ridge TrailAllowed (Northern District of Golden Gate NRA).
No dogsTomales Point TrailPets are not permitted.

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 Seashore

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Point Reyes National Seashore?

Point Reyes allows leashed dogs only on a few named beaches and trails; all other trails, beaches, and off-trail land are closed to pets. Leashed pets are allowed on the Kehoe Beach Trail and the paths and roads in the Niman Ranch/Commonweal area, plus the Cross Marin, Bolinas Ridge, and other trails in the Northern District of Golden Gate NRA. Permitted ocean beaches are Kehoe Beach (north of the trail), Limantour Beach (southeast of the lot), and a defined stretch of Point Reyes/Great Beach.

What is the leash rule at Point Reyes National Seashore?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Which trails allow dogs at Point Reyes National Seashore?

Leashed dogs are allowed on: Kehoe Beach Trail, Cross Marin Trail, Bolinas Ridge Trail.

Are service animals allowed at Point Reyes National Seashore?

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