Service animals
Dogs individually trained to perform tasks for a person with a disability may accompany their handler anywhere the public is allowed, including most park buildings and overlooks.
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Emotional support animals
Comfort-only support animals are not service animals under the ADA. They follow each park’s posted pet rules, including leash and trail restrictions.
Pets
Pet dogs are welcome in many trail destinations, but leash requirements, waste pickup, and restricted habitat zones still apply.
Know your rights
Staff may ask whether the animal is required because of a disability and what task it is trained to perform. They may not request documentation or ask about a diagnosis.
Safety first
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Use for immediate human or animal danger. - NPS Emergency
1-800-732-0911 - Heat stroke signs
Move to shade, wet paws and belly with cool water, and seek veterinary help if your dog collapses, vomits, or stops responding. - Snake bite protocol
Carry your dog out if possible, keep them calm, and head to emergency care immediately. Do not cut the wound or apply ice. - Lost dog protocol
Stay put, share scent items, notify park rangers, and ask nearby visitors to watch trailheads rather than chasing your dog deeper into the backcountry. - Wildlife encounters
Bear: back away slowly. Snake: shorten the leash and move away. Coyote: pick up small dogs, face the animal, haze loudly, and exit together.
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