Dogs and cats are considered to be unnatural predators in a natural environment
Pets may harass and even kill wildlife, carry disease and disrupt the habitats of native species in the park
Pets could become prey for larger carnivores like mountain lions, black bears, bobcats, coyote packs or many other desert animals which could pose a threat to your pet
Many Chihuahuan desert plants are spiny or poisonous and can easily injure a pet
Pets can bite visitors or intrude on the visitor experience anticipated in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Other Park Pet Rules
Pet owners are required to immediately remove and properly dispose of fecal matter deposited by pets in an appropriate refuse container.
Do not leave pets unattended at campsites, tied to an object in the park, or in vehicles for prolonged periods of time. Interior vehicle temperatures can rise within minutes and pets can quickly overheat and die, even with the windows cracked. The nearest kennel service (with limited hours) is at Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
Some adjacent US Forest Service lands do allow leashed pets on trails and in dispersed areas. Contact them directly for details and specific locations.
Service Animals
Service Animals as defined by titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act are excepted and are permitted in park buildings, restrooms, at public programs, and in the backcountry; service animals that have been individually trained to perform specific tasks for the benefit of persons with disabilities are allowed in the park.
Emotional support (“therapy animals”) are not service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act and may not access trails or other non-motorized areas.
Last updated: September 19, 2022
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Mailing Address:
400 Pine Canyon
Salt Flat,
TX
79847
Phone:
915-828-3251
Voicemail messages are responded to within five business days.