Leashed pets (6 ft max) are allowed in the Lower Dam Recreation Area and on designated trails/roads in the North Side and East Side Recreation Areas; hunting dogs may go off-leash under voice control while actively hunting.
Areas outside the Lower Dam, North Side, and East Side Recreation Areas
Pets must be leashed at all times on a national wildlife refuge, and are usually limited to designated trails, roads, and public-use areas. Many refuges close sensitive habitat to pets to protect wildlife, so check the refuge page before you go.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
Dogs are welcome on leash, but only in specific recreation areas of the refuge. Leashed pets (6 ft max) are allowed in the Lower Dam Recreation Area and on designated trails/roads in the North Side and East Side Recreation Areas; hunting dogs may go off-leash under voice control while actively hunting.
Pets must be leashed at all times on a national wildlife refuge, and are usually limited to designated trails, roads, and public-use areas. Many refuges close sensitive habitat to pets to protect wildlife, so check the refuge page before you go.
Areas outside the Lower Dam, North Side, and East Side Recreation Areas
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.