Wild & Scenic River · TX

Dogs in Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River

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

On the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River, pets can only go where your car can go. They are barred from trails, off-road areas, and the river itself.

Pets are not allowed on trails. They may only go where a vehicle can go, on a leash no longer than six feet.
Photo: NPS / G. Fisseler · NPS

Where dogs are allowed

Pets are not allowed on trails. They may only go where a vehicle can go, on a leash no longer than six feet.

Where dogs are banned

All trails, off-road areas, and the river. If you hike or take a river trip, someone must stay with the pet since there is no kennel in the park.

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
Wild & Scenic River

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River?

On the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River, pets can only go where your car can go. They are barred from trails, off-road areas, and the river itself. Pets are not allowed on trails. They may only go where a vehicle can go, on a leash no longer than six feet.

What is the leash rule at Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Are service animals allowed at Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River?

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