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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. ![]() Where can I take my pet? 🐾Leashed pets are permitted in developed areas, such as paved roads, unpaved roads, parking lots, campgrounds, and outside of federal buildings. The following are appropriate options nearby popular attractions:
![]() Why are some areas closed to pets?Pet SafetyPets face several dangers when they leave developed areas, including adverse wildlife interactions, unstable historic structures, and hazardous plants. Limiting the areas in which pets can explore also helps limit their exposure to high temperatures and potential for dehydration. Visitor SafetyNot all visitors are comfortable being around pets, especially dogs. The presence of pets in national parks can promote conflict among visitor use activities and detract from other visitors’ enjoyment of the resource. Wildlife SafetyDomesticated animals are known to alter the movements and reactions of wildlife in the park. Native animals can be disturbed and even displaced by the scent of dogs and their excrement. Pet excrement (i.e. urine and feces) can also transmit diseases to wildlife, some of which can be fatal. Other Public Lands: The Hidden Gems for You and Your Furry Sidekick!Hold onto your leashes, folks! 🐕✨ National Parks might get all the attention, but surrounding Death Valley National Park are some awesome public lands just waiting for you and your critters! Think of these lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management or the U.S.Forest Service as the cool cousins who roll out the welcome mat for your pets. Before you and your four-legged friend embark on your journey, do a quick check of the pet regulations. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Last updated: July 10, 2025