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Effigy Mounds National Monument
Pets

Many visitors enjoy the company of their pets as they experience the beautiful scenery and historic landscape. In order to preserve this cherished resource and keep the park clean and safe for all visitors, please keep your dog on a leash and in control at all times. Also, please clean up after them.

For more about the park's rules and regulations, see Laws and Policies or contact us.


 
Dog on leash

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Pets must be leashed and under your physical control.

Plan your day

Before you visit, determine what activities you plan to enjoy before bring your pet. Pets are not permitted in park buildings. (Exception: Service animals are permitted in buildings while functioning in their work capacity.)

Adequate water, shade, and supervision are all important considerations for your pet, especially in the hot summer months. Pets may not be left unattended or tied up while their owners explore the park.


 
Pick Up After Your Dog

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Picking up your pet's waste is both a park regulation and a courtesy to other visitors.

Dispose of pet waste

All pet waste must be removed from the park. Pet waste may not be left on the ground. If you are visiting with your pet, please remember to bring plastic bags or a scoop and determine how you will transport waste from the park. Once you've picked up your dog's waste with a litter bag, you may dispose of it in any outdoor trash can.

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Yellow River Bridge Trail Heading Towards the Heritage Addition

Did You Know?
In the summer of 1831 Lieutenant Jefferson Davis — later Secretary of War and President of the Confederate States of America — superintended work at a U.S. Army sawmill now located within the "Heritage Addition" of Effigy Mounds National Monument.
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Last Updated: July 07, 2011 at 12:45 MST