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Dogs in Bryce Canyon National Park

Can I bring my dog, and on which trails?
Limited accessLeash: 6 feet maximum, at all times.

Paved surfaces only.

Leashed dogs are allowed on all paved surfaces: park roads, campgrounds, parking lots, the paved viewpoints (all except Piracy Point), the Rim Trail between Sunrise and Sunset Points, and the paved Shared Use Path.
Photo: NPS Photo / Peter Densmore · NPS

Where dogs are allowed

Leashed dogs are allowed on all paved surfaces: park roads, campgrounds, parking lots, the paved viewpoints (all except Piracy Point), the Rim Trail between Sunrise and Sunset Points, and the paved Shared Use Path.

Where dogs are banned

All unpaved trails, the unpaved Piracy Point viewpoint, public buildings, and the shuttle buses.

Trail by trail

Dogs OKRim Trail (Sunrise to Sunset, paved)Leashed dogs welcome
No dogsNavajo LoopBelow-rim, no dogs
No dogsQueen's Garden TrailBelow-rim, no dogs

Leash rule

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Service animals

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.

Where to go instead

Red Canyon in the neighboring Dixie National Forest has dog-friendly hoodoo trails.

Official source
National Park Service
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Last verified 2026-07-09
Park code
BRCA

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Bryce Canyon National Park?

Paved surfaces only. Leashed dogs are allowed on all paved surfaces: park roads, campgrounds, parking lots, the paved viewpoints (all except Piracy Point), the Rim Trail between Sunrise and Sunset Points, and the paved Shared Use Path.

What is the leash rule at Bryce Canyon?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Which trails allow dogs at Bryce Canyon?

Leashed dogs are allowed on: Rim Trail (Sunrise to Sunset, paved).

Where can I hike with my dog near Bryce Canyon?

Red Canyon in the neighboring Dixie National Forest has dog-friendly hoodoo trails.

Are service animals allowed at Bryce Canyon?

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.