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Are you visiting the park with your pet? Learn from Bark Ranger Frosty where you can take your pet for a safe and fun visit. Pets in the ParkWhile visiting Death Valley with your pet, follow the rules of BARK: B: Bag your pet's poopPet owners are responsible for the prompt removal and disposal of pet waste in trash receptacles. Poop can transmit disease to local wildlife populations. A: Always wear a leashPets must be restrained on a leash no longer than 6 feet. R: Respect wildlifePets can harass or harm wildlife by making noise or scaring wildlife away. K: Know where you can goPets are welcome in developed areas; essentially wherever a car can go.
Pet safety considerationsBe careful where they sniff!Venomous snakes, spiders, and scorpions use bushes and rocks for shelter and habitat. Unattended petsRefrain from leaving pets unattended or leashed out-of-view in your campsite. Coyotes have snatched resting pets from under RVs and inside fenced areas! Parked carsLeaving pets in a parked vehicle here is very dangerous. Heat builds up quickly -- even in 70 degree outside air temperature, a car can quickly reach heat high enough to cause brain damage, heat illness, and even death. Water and food bowls should be securedDon't leave food or water unattended. This attracts coyotes and ravens. Place food bowls in your vehicle or camper during overnight hours. Other public landsDeath Valley National Park is surrounded by public lands that have less restrictive rules regarding pets. Contact the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Ridgecrest, CA or Battle Mountain, NV and the U.S.Forest Service / Inyo National Forest in Lone Pine or Bishop, CA for current regulations. |
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Last updated: November 27, 2021