National Monument · AZ

Dogs in Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

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

Because monument resources are fragile, pets are allowed only on the paved section of the Lava Flow Trail plus paved roads and parking lots. They are barred from all the monument's other trails.

Leashed pets are allowed only on the paved portion of the Lava Flow Trail and on any paved road or parking lot in the monument.
Photo: NPS Photo / Elliot Schultz · NPS

Where dogs are allowed

Leashed pets are allowed only on the paved portion of the Lava Flow Trail and on any paved road or parking lot in the monument.

Where dogs are banned

The A'a Trail, Bonito Vista Trail, Lenox Crater Trail, the unpaved outer loop of the Lava Flow Trail, and inside monument buildings.

Trail by trail

Dogs OKLava Flow Trail (paved portion)Paved section only
No dogsLava Flow Trail (unpaved outer loop)Not permitted
No dogsLenox Crater TrailNot 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.

Where to go instead

Adjacent Coconino National Forest lands allow pets, including the O'Leary Peak Trail.

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 Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument?

Because monument resources are fragile, pets are allowed only on the paved section of the Lava Flow Trail plus paved roads and parking lots. They are barred from all the monument's other trails. Leashed pets are allowed only on the paved portion of the Lava Flow Trail and on any paved road or parking lot in the monument.

What is the leash rule at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Which trails allow dogs at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument?

Leashed dogs are allowed on: Lava Flow Trail (paved portion).

Where can I hike with my dog near Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument?

Adjacent Coconino National Forest lands allow pets, including the O'Leary Peak Trail.

Are service animals allowed at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument?

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