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Grand Teton National Park pet access

Reviewed summary of the park's official pet rules. This is not an official NPS website.

WYChecked 2026-09-28Official page updated March 15, 2023

Where pets are allowed

  • Developed campgrounds, turnouts, picnic areas, parking lots, roads, and road shoulders where cars are permitted.
  • Jackson Lake boats, subject to applicable boating rules.
  • The designated pet-walking lane on the seasonally closed portion of Teton Park Road from November 1 through April 30.

Where pets are not allowed

  • Park trails, pathways, and the backcountry.
  • Beaches, public buildings, and swimming in park waters.
  • Boats on park waters except Jackson Lake.
  • The park multi-use pathway.
  • Dog sledding and ski-jorring.

Leash rule

Pets must be restrained; reviewed source states a maximum leash length of 6 feet.

Safety notes

Official source

Authority: National Park Service

Open the official NPS pet-rules page

Rules can change. Verify the official source before travel.

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