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Dogs at Kachemak Bay State Park and State Wilderness Park

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

Yes, dogs are allowed in Kachemak Bay State Park if kept under control, leashed at cabins/developed sites and voice-controlled elsewhere.

Trails such as Grewingk Glacier and Alpine Ridge allow dogs off-leash under voice control; some signed areas require leashing due to wildlife activity.

Where dogs are allowed

Trails such as Grewingk Glacier and Alpine Ridge allow dogs off-leash under voice control; some signed areas require leashing due to wildlife activity.

Good to know

No road access (boat/plane only). Sled dogs and horses may not be tied within 100 ft of public-use cabins; heavy bear/wildlife presence.

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 Kachemak Bay State Park and State Wilderness Park?

Yes, dogs are allowed in Kachemak Bay State Park if kept under control, leashed at cabins/developed sites and voice-controlled elsewhere. Trails such as Grewingk Glacier and Alpine Ridge allow dogs off-leash under voice control; some signed areas require leashing due to wildlife activity.

What is the leash rule at Kachemak Bay State Park and State Wilderness Park?

6 feet maximum. Retractable leashes are often not allowed.

Are service animals allowed at Kachemak Bay State Park and State Wilderness Park?

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