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Dogs in Washita Battlefield National Historic Site

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

Leashed pets are allowed on the visitor center trail and in parking lots, but not on the battlefield trail or in buildings.

Pets may be walked on the visitor center trail on a leash. They are not allowed on the park battlefield trail.
Photo: NPS Photo / Gene Eakins · NPS

Where dogs are allowed

Pets may be walked on the visitor center trail on a leash. They are not allowed on the park battlefield trail.

Where dogs are banned

the park battlefield trail and all park buildings

Trail by trail

No dogsBattlefield TrailPets are not allowed on the park battlefield trail.
Dogs OKVisitor Center TrailPets may be walked here on a leash.

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 Washita Battlefield National Historic Site?

Leashed pets are allowed on the visitor center trail and in parking lots, but not on the battlefield trail or in buildings. Pets may be walked on the visitor center trail on a leash. They are not allowed on the park battlefield trail.

What is the leash rule at Washita Battlefield National Historic Site?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Which trails allow dogs at Washita Battlefield National Historic Site?

Leashed dogs are allowed on: Visitor Center Trail.

Are service animals allowed at Washita Battlefield National Historic Site?

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