Shenandoah National Park pet access
Reviewed summary of the park's official pet rules. This is not an official NPS website.
Where pets are allowed
- Most park trails.
- Campgrounds and pet-friendly lodging.
Where pets are not allowed
- Ranger programs.
- Fox Hollow, Stony Man, Limberlost, Old Rag Ridge, Old Rag Saddle, Ridge Access, Dark Hollow Falls, Story of the Forest, Bearfence Mountain, and Frazier Discovery trails.
Leash rule
Pets must be restrained; reviewed source states a maximum leash length of 6 feet.
Safety notes
- NPS advises planning for water, endurance, paw protection, and wildlife encounters.
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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