Yes, dogs can visit National Parks
Not all parks and not all parts of the parks are pet friendly National Parks, but the common misconception I have come across is that if you travel with your dog(s) you should just avoid National Parks, Monuments and such. You can stop thinking like that.
What I have learned is that each park is different and finding the regulations for each park can be difficult. So what I have been doing is collecting the information at each park we visit and creating blog posts with that information so you and your pet can still enjoy our National Park lands with your furry friends. I created a paw-rating system to make it easier to get a quick idea of how each park ranks. (yeah, cheesy I know but its quick and easy)
Pet friendly National Parks
Since starting this project I’ve noticed that the Park system is making it easier to get pet information and they even have an interactive map. So if you want the official word, which is a good idea, check their links.
However, they don’t rank the parks on how pet friendly they are which is what I’ve been trying to do. For them the park that only allows a dog in the campground is just as friendly as one that lets them go just about everywhere with you.
I hope you find this information useful and get out exploring with your pets.
