National Preserve · AK

Dogs in Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve

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

Yukon-Charley Rivers has no areas closed to pets. Dogs are welcome everywhere but must be leashed, caged, or otherwise physically confined at all times.

There are no closed areas to pets anywhere in the preserve; pets must be restrained on a leash no longer than six feet, crated, or caged at all times.
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Where dogs are allowed

There are no closed areas to pets anywhere in the preserve; pets must be restrained on a leash no longer than six feet, crated, or caged at all times.

Where dogs are banned

Keep pets leashed in the nearby communities of Eagle and Circle, which have strict leash policies and active dog kennels.

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 Preserve

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve?

Yukon-Charley Rivers has no areas closed to pets. Dogs are welcome everywhere but must be leashed, caged, or otherwise physically confined at all times. There are no closed areas to pets anywhere in the preserve; pets must be restrained on a leash no longer than six feet, crated, or caged at all times.

What is the leash rule at Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Are service animals allowed at Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve?

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