Leashed dogs allowed in picnic areas, campgrounds, on paved roads, and a designated campground connector trail (Sempervirens/Blooms Creek campgrounds to headquarters); no dogs on interior trails, at Rancho del Oso, or on Waddell State Beach.
Interior hiking trails, Rancho del Oso area, Waddell State Beach
6-foot max leash; confined to car/tent overnight; park still recovering from 2020 CZU fire so paved-road dog access is expanding; service animals exempt
6 feet maximum. Retractable leashes are often not allowed.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
Dogs may go to picnic and campground areas at Big Basin, but not on any redwood-grove trails. Leashed dogs allowed in picnic areas, campgrounds, on paved roads, and a designated campground connector trail (Sempervirens/Blooms Creek campgrounds to headquarters); no dogs on interior trails, at Rancho del Oso, or on Waddell State Beach.
6 feet maximum. Retractable leashes are often not allowed.
Interior hiking trails, Rancho del Oso area, Waddell State Beach
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.