Pets

Blue the B.A.R.K. Ranger standing outside the Visitor Center at Camp Nelson National Monument

NPS

Pets are welcome at Camp Nelson National Monument though there are some general rules that pet owners should follow during their visit.

Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted in the Visitor Center and Museum or other park buildings at any time. Only Service Dogs may enter the Visitor Center and Museum in company with their owners. Pet owners should be aware there is little or no shade on the five-mile trail system in the park boundaries.

Pets must be restrained on a leash at all times while in the park. If your dog is a bite risk or can be startled by large crowds, it must be restrained with a proper anti-bite collar and harness. Owners are not allowed to tie or leash dogs to trees, signs or monuments in the park.

Camp Nelson National Monument follows National Park Service Leave No Trace Principles. Cleaning pet waste from park grounds is the responsibility of the owner and is now regulated by law in certain areas. Pet waste can transmit disease to visitors, children, and other pets, and should be removed from the park and not left on park grounds. Please remember to bring plastic bags or other storage bags to properly transport waste from the park. Cleaning up after your dog is the responsible thing to do! There are Dog Waste Stations with storage bags available near the Visitor Center.

Following these simple rules will make your visit to the park, as well as your pet's visit, a more enjoyable one!