Is Yellowstone Pet Friendly?

We don't take the dog anywhere if we expect to be away from camp a lot sightseeing, unless most of the sights are seen from the vehicle. He loves to ride and go camping in the forest, but we don't take him if we are planning on using RV parks or State or National parks.

We have a very good boarding kennel here in town where he gets to spend a fair amount of his day playing with a lot of other dogs. He has a much better time than he would being locked in a trailer.

Just did Yellowstone last year. Not pet friendly, can't take dogs on any of the trails and you will be gone from camp all day long. Not sure about leaving them in cars. We left our dog behind and glad we did.

downtheroad wrote:
We have found that National Parks and most all Calif. State Parks are not at all pet friendly....pretty much not allowed anywhere outside of the parking lots.

Oregon and Washington State Parks and beaches are very pet friendly.

I've found the same thing. It's my number 1 pet peeve (pun intended) with California State Parks. They actually had (don't know if it's still out there) a flyer that says they ban dogs from the trails for their own safety - because if a dog goes to check out a boulder or downed tree, they might get bit by a rattlesnake (guess they don't care about your little kids checking out that downed tree or boulder).

National Forests are usually the most dog-friendly overall. They have very few limits on where you can walk the dog.

We have found that National Parks and most all Calif. State Parks are not at all pet friendly....pretty much not allowed anywhere outside of the parking lots.

Oregon and Washington State Parks and beaches are very pet friendly.

No national park, to my knowledge, is pet 'friendly'. They all follow the above rules.

Here is info from Park Service.
Yellowstone pet rules

Yes. The wildlife finds them quite tasty!

From the parks website:
">> Pets are limited to travel in Yellowstone National Park within your car, at a front country campground or within 100 feet of roads and parking lots. They must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and owners must clean up and dispose of all pet waste.

>> Pets are never to be left unattended outside. While you may leave them in vehicles, this is not recommended without proper ventilation and temperature control. They also may join you in a tent overnight, but all food and water dishes must be put away.

>> Pets are not allowed in any hotels within Yellowstone National Park, but some cabins can accommodate pets. Check with the park’s lodging concessioner — Xanterra Parks & Resorts at 307-344-7901.

>> Pets are not allowed on boardwalks, trails, or in the backcountry. This can severely limit your experience in the park."

>> Pets are limited to travel in Yellowstone National Park within your car, at a front country campground or within 100 feet of roads and parking lots. They must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and owners must clean up and dispose of all pet waste.
>> Pets are never to be left unattended outside. While you may leave them in vehicles, this is not recommended without proper ventilation and temperature control. They also may join you in a tent overnight, but all food and water dishes must be put away.
>> Pets are not allowed in any hotels within Yellowstone National Park, but some cabins can accommodate pets. Check with the park’s lodging concessioner — Xanterra Parks & Resorts at 307-344-7901.
>> Pets are not allowed on boardwalks, trails, or in the backcountry. This can severely limit your experience in the park.