dog info and rules sequoia national park

Sequoia National Park

Located in the state of California

This park protects the Giant Forest, which boasts some of the world's largest trees, the General Sherman being the largest measured tree in the park. Other features include over 240 caves, a long segment of the Sierra Nevada including the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States, and Moro Rock, a large granite dome. Our goal is to make pet rules of the National Park easy to follow. Below are the dog and pet rules for the park. Please use them as a guide and remember to contact the park for questions you may have prior to your trip and as always, if you have a suggestion, please comment below or contact us directly.

  • Pets may go no more than 100 feet (30.5 m) from any road, picnic area, or campground.
  • Parking areas and along paved roads
  • Some campgrounds
  • Some picnic areas
  • Must be restrained or kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times.
  • Dogs must wear a collar with current tags at all times
  • Pick up after your dog at all times – Leave no trace

*Please see more details for leash info

  • Inside buildings (unless service animal)
  • Shuttle buses (unless service animal)
  • Trails or backcountry
  • Never leave your pet unattended or alone inside a vehicle
  • Never off leash – unless inside a vehicle, tent, dog crate or other portable kennel
  • Untagged dogs or dogs with uncurrent tags
  • Excessive barking

*Please see more details for leash info

  • Extreme range of weather
  • Extreme hot and cold weather
  • Venomous Snakes
  • Poisonous Plants
  • Spiny and prickly plants
  • Predatory animals
  • Be aware of animal traps and hunting areas
  • Swim safely, extreme water areas
  • Ticks and biting insects
  • Do not drink from waterways
  • Bring plenty of drinking water

Leash Laws: Most parks require dogs to be on a leash in some or all areas, however, some parks allow dogs off leash in certain locations, please consult the parks website before going off leash, Thank you!

  • Consult the park website before traveling all information is to be used as a guide.
  • Respect local wildlife.
  • Leave no trace – What you bring in, you bring out.
  • If you are visiting during the hottest months of the year, a “palm test” is recommended before walking your dog – place your hand on the pavement for a minute and see if it is comfortable there. If the pavement feels hot to your palm, it will be hot to your dog’s paws.

(559) 565-3341

Sequoia National Park Website

Sequoia National Park Camping

Sequoia National Park Hiking

Sequoia National Park Volunteer

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  • Bernice Johnson says:

    If you can’t even bring your dog on a leash outside in nature, then where can you bring them? I find your rules around dogs to be overreaching. I won’t be able to enjoy the splendid beauty of my National Park! Yes these parks were meant to be enjoyed by We The People! When I was a child we brought our dog to all the parks, we followed the leash laws and picked up any waste our dog made. This was before dog poop bags we just used recycled vegetable bags from the grocery store. We are coming to the area now with our dogs and it’s too late to cancel our hotel reservations.

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