Where dogs are allowed
Leashed dogs are allowed on paved paths and developed areas, including the Bridalveil Fall trail, the Lower Yosemite Fall trail, the paved Cook's Meadow loop, the paved road to Mirror Lake, and the Wawona Meadow Loop, plus most campgrounds (not walk-in).
Where dogs are banned
All unpaved and wilderness trails (including Vernal Fall and the Mist Trail), meadows, beaches, buildings, and shuttle buses.
Trail by trail
Dogs OKBridalveil Fall Trail (paved)Leashed dogs welcome
Dogs OKLower Yosemite Fall Trail (paved)Leashed dogs welcome
Dogs OKWawona Meadow LoopLeashed dogs welcome
No dogsMist TrailNo dogs
No dogsHalf DomeNo 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
The surrounding Sierra and Stanislaus National Forests allow leashed dogs on trails.
Park code
YOSE
