Guidelines for pet owners visiting North Cascades National Park Service Complex. Please follow the rules of B.A.R.K. Bag your pet's poopPet owners are responsible for removing pet waste from all areas in the park including campgrounds, picnic areas, parking lots, roads, pet-friendly trails, and other developed areas. Always wear a leashPets must be restrained on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Respect wildlifePets can harass or harm wildlife by making noise or scaring wildlife away. Know where you can goPets are allowed on a leash within the Ross Lake and Lake Chelan National Recreation Areas. Pets are also allowed on most surrounding national forest lands. Pets should not be left unattended. Summer heat poses a threat to pets left in vehicles. Service animalsService animals are an exception to these rules and may accompany their owner to all park locations. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. Become a Bark RangerWell-behaved pets are invited to bring their human companions and become official North Cascades National Park Service Complex Bark Rangers! Learn the rules of B.A.R.K., where and how to enjoy the park with your pet, and become a B.A.R.K. Ranger! To participate in the B.A.R.K. Ranger Program, please visit the North Cascades Visitor Center. |