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Dogs at Denali State Park

Can I bring my dog, and on which trails?
Dog-friendly

Yes, dogs can hike and camp with you in Denali State Park, leashed at trailheads and under voice control on trails.

Leash required in trailhead parking lots (e.g., K'esugi Ridge trailheads); off-leash allowed on backcountry trails if under voice control.

Where dogs are allowed

Leash required in trailhead parking lots (e.g., K'esugi Ridge trailheads); off-leash allowed on backcountry trails if under voice control.

Good to know

Not to be confused with adjacent Denali National Park & Preserve, which bans dogs on nearly all trails/backcountry, that stricter rule does not apply here.

Leash rule

6 feet maximum. Retractable leashes are often not allowed.

Service animals

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

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Last verified 2026-07-09
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Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Denali State Park?

Yes, dogs can hike and camp with you in Denali State Park, leashed at trailheads and under voice control on trails. Leash required in trailhead parking lots (e.g., K'esugi Ridge trailheads); off-leash allowed on backcountry trails if under voice control.

What is the leash rule at Denali State Park?

6 feet maximum. Retractable leashes are often not allowed.

Are service animals allowed at Denali State Park?

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