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Dogs in Rocky Mountain National Park

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

No. Dogs aren't allowed on Rocky Mountain's trails or in the backcountry.

Leashed dogs are welcome in developed areas only: campgrounds, picnic areas, parking lots, and along paved roads. They aren't permitted on any trails or in the wilderness.
Photo: NPS Photo/R.Williams · NPS

Where dogs are allowed

Leashed dogs are welcome in developed areas only: campgrounds, picnic areas, parking lots, and along paved roads. They aren't permitted on any trails or in the wilderness.

Where dogs are banned

All trails and backcountry, public buildings, and park shuttle buses.

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

The neighboring Roosevelt and Arapaho National Forests allow leashed dogs on trails.

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

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Rocky Mountain National Park?

No. Dogs aren't allowed on Rocky Mountain's trails or in the backcountry. Leashed dogs are welcome in developed areas only: campgrounds, picnic areas, parking lots, and along paved roads. They aren't permitted on any trails or in the wilderness.

What is the leash rule at Rocky Mountain?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Where can I hike with my dog near Rocky Mountain?

The neighboring Roosevelt and Arapaho National Forests allow leashed dogs on trails.

Are service animals allowed at Rocky Mountain?

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