Dogs and other pets cannot be taken on the trails. They will leave behind a scent that disrupts or alters the behavior of the native animals this monument has been set aside to protect. They can chase, scare, and transmit diseases to the park’s wildlife. Dogs can also attract predators or transmit diseases while in the park.

Pets are allowed in the picnic areas, parking lots and on paved roads. Your pet must be physically controlled on a leash no longer than six feet. Your pet should be with you at all times.

Pets may not be left unattended in a vehicle. If you’re considering it, please keep in mind that temperatures at Pinnacles National Monument can vary widely. Cool, cloudy mornings can turn into surprisingly warm days, even in winter. Dogs cannot be tied to an object and left alone or left in the open bed of a pickup truck.