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Natural Bridges National Monument
Pets

Activities with pets are very limited at Natural Bridges. Pets are not allowed on any hiking trails. Pets may accompany visitors in the campground, and at overlooks and pullouts along the paved scenic drives. Pets may be walked on roads or in parking lots, but must be leashed at all times when outside a vehicle.

Important!

The desert can be deadly for pets. Car temperatures rise quickly in the sun, even on cool days. Your pet can easily die of heat exhaustion. If you are leaving a pet in a car, crack the windows as much as possible and leave water to drink. We recommend you not leave pets in the car at all when temperatures are above 68 degrees, even with the windows cracked.

There are no boarding facilities in Blanding or Monticello. The following kennels offer boarding services in Moab:

Moab Veterinary Clinic
4575 Spanish Valley Drive
(435) 259-8710

Karen's Canine Campground
2781 S. Roberts
(435) 259-7922

Tadpole Shrimp  

Did You Know?
Naturally occurring sandstone basins called “potholes” collect rain water and wind-blown sediment, forming tiny ecosystems where a fascinating collection of plants and animals live. Tadpole shrimp, fairy shrimp and many insects can be found in potholes.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST