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Mount Rainier National Park

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Dogs can walk the Pacific Crest Trail on the park's east edge, plus campgrounds, parking lots and paved roads. Every other trail is off limits.

Where dogs can go

  • Parking lots.
  • Campgrounds.
  • Paved roads open to public vehicles, staying within 6 feet of the pavement.
  • The Pacific Crest Trail on the park's east border, the only trail exception.
  • Leash no longer than 6 feet, at all times.

Off limits for dogs

  • All trails except the Pacific Crest Trail.
  • The non-PCT sections of the Naches Peak Loop Trail.
  • Wilderness and off-trail areas, buildings, amphitheaters, roads closed for winter, and snow.
  • Carbon River Road and Westside Road.

Camping with your dog: Pets are allowed in campgrounds.

Good to know, from the park

  • Wildlife such as deer, bears, and mountain lions may attack pets.
  • Steep slopes, icy snow, and cliffs can cause fatal falls. Rivers can sweep pets away.
  • Do not let your dog eat anything it finds in the park.
  • There are no kennels in the park. Bring waste bags, food, and water.

Dog-friendly spots in this park

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