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Dogs in Guadalupe Mountains National Park

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

Two short trails, plus roads and campgrounds.

Leashed pets are allowed on the Pinery Trail (visitor center to the Butterfield Stage Station) and the Pine Springs Campground connector trail, plus roadsides, parking, picnic areas, and campgrounds. That's under a mile of trail park-wide.
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Where dogs are allowed

Leashed pets are allowed on the Pinery Trail (visitor center to the Butterfield Stage Station) and the Pine Springs Campground connector trail, plus roadsides, parking, picnic areas, and campgrounds. That's under a mile of trail park-wide.

Where dogs are banned

All other trails, the backcountry, buildings, and public programs.

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

Nearby Lincoln National Forest allows leashed dogs on trails.

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

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Guadalupe Mountains National Park?

Two short trails, plus roads and campgrounds. Leashed pets are allowed on the Pinery Trail (visitor center to the Butterfield Stage Station) and the Pine Springs Campground connector trail, plus roadsides, parking, picnic areas, and campgrounds. That's under a mile of trail park-wide.

What is the leash rule at Guadalupe Mountains?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Where can I hike with my dog near Guadalupe Mountains?

Nearby Lincoln National Forest allows leashed dogs on trails.

Are service animals allowed at Guadalupe Mountains?

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