Many national parks allow you to visit with your pet. As each park has a unique experience for you, they each offer different experiences with your pet. The map below shows which parks allow pets (green dots) and which parks don't (red dots). Before you travel check park websites, linked to on the map below, for park-specific information that will help you plan your visit with your pet. Regardless, all parks follow some of the same rules. Find out what how to be a Bark Ranger. Read more about NPS regulations on pets.
How To Visit With Your Pet
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Bring your furry friends along on your next camping trip!
- Acadia National Park
Here's Why Even Nice Dogs Must Stay On A Leash in Acadia
The owner of two domestic dogs running off leash has taken responsibility for the death of a juvenile North America river otter (Lontra canadensis) in Duck Harbor on Isle au Haut in October 2018. Federal regulations require all pets to be restrained on a leash no longer than six feet (2 m).
Pet Story Anyone? Park Stories About America's Beloved Pets
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- Acadia National Park
Essential Acadia: Top 5 Things To Know Before Visiting
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- Locations: Acadia National Park
Whether this is your first visit to Acadia, or you've been coming with your family for generations, check out this list to learn the latest.
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- Locations: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
President Roosevelt and four-month-old Fala on a picnic near Pine Plains, N.Y. on August 8, 1940.
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- Locations: Natchez Trace Parkway, Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
- Offices: Office of Relevancy, Diversity and Inclusion, Partnerships, Interpretation, and Visitor Education
Long ago Ofi' Tohbi', a great white dog, led Chicsha and Chatah and their people to settle in the southeast.
- George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Hike with your Pets!
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- Locations: George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Discover our nature trails, where your furry companions can explore alongside you!
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
How did Captain Lewis acquire Seaman
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- Locations: Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Little is known about Seaman, but we do find in Lewis’s journal that he paid $20 for the Newfoundland dog.
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During the Civil War, dogs were used from companions to guard dogs of prisons. The connection between a man and a dog cannot be matched, especially when he is so many miles away from home and fighting in a war.
- Acadia National Park
National Park Getaway: Acadia National Park
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- Locations: Acadia National Park
From the breathtaking, panoramic views atop Cadillac Mountain to the charm and mystique of the outer islands, Acadia National Park has something for everyone.
- Buffalo National River
Pet-Friendly Hiking Trails
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- Locations: Buffalo National River
Pets are welcome at Buffalo National River, but there are many restrictions for the protection of park resources, wildlife, and other visitors. If you're looking to hike with your pet, there are specific trails where you can go. This article dives into the options at Buffalo National River and nearby.
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- Locations: Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Become a B.A.R.K. Ranger at Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites.
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Seaman Nearly Stolen
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- Locations: Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Near the Cascades of the Columbia on April 11, 1806, the Corps’ camp was crowded by Watlalas, who Captain Lewis declared were “the greates thieves and scoundrels we have met with.” During the evening, some Watlalas stole Seaman, Lewis’s dog.
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Last updated: August 28, 2019