Is Yosemite dog friendly?

In Yosemite Valley, dogs are allowed on any paved or boardwalk trail including Bridalveil Fall, Lower Yosemite Fall Loop and Cook's Meadow. However, Horsetail Falls Trail is only for human visitors. Don't forget to bring plastic bags to pick up after your pet.



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Pets are allowed in public areas, parking lots and within 100 feet of any road. They must be on a leash that is not longer than 6 feet in length at all times. Visitors are not allowed to tie their pet to trees or other objects and leave them unattended.

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BASE jumping is prohibited. Hang gliding is allowed with a permit. Launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Yosemite National Park is prohibited.

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So… sadly, like many of our beautiful national parks, the actual Mount Rushmore monument does not allow dogs unless your poochie is a service dog.

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