BRING THE DOG

Dogs at Zion National Park 🐕

Zion National Park is one of the more dog-friendly national parks — pet policy grade D. Leashed dogs are welcome on 1 of our hand-mapped trails; where they can't go, we map boarding and 24/7 vets nearby.

Grade DPet policy
1Dog-friendly trails
2Vets mapped
HAND-VERIFIED · DOG-FRIENDLY

Dog-friendly trails

TrailLengthGainKidsShadeRestrooms
Pa'rus Trail 3.3 mi 50 ft 0+ 20% Yes
THE RULES · AND THE PLAN B

Before you leash up

📋 The rules

Leashed at all times (6 ft or shorter). Dogs are generally banned from ladder/rung trails, swim beaches, buildings and ranger programs. Pack out all waste.

🏠 If your dog can't come

Day-boarding and overnight sitters near the park through Rover.

Find boarding →

🌡️ Safety

Hot pavement and granite burn paws — test with your hand. Watch for wildlife, ticks and blue-green algae in still water. Carry extra water.

WHEN SECONDS COUNT

Vets near Zion National Park

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24/7 emergency vetSouthwest Animal Emergency Clinic, St. George — 24/7 (~45 mi) ~45 mi · 435-673-3191
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Veterinary careZion Veterinary Clinic, Hurricane ~25 mi · 435-635-4033
QUICK ANSWERS

Frequently asked

Are dogs allowed in Zion National Park?

Zion National Park grades D on our A–D pet-policy scale. Dogs are restricted to paved roads, campgrounds and parking areas — almost no trails. Leashes (6 ft max) are required everywhere.

How many dog-friendly trails does Zion National Park have?

1 of the trails we've hand-mapped allow leashed dogs, including Pa'rus Trail. Length, gain and shade for each are in the table above.

Is there an emergency vet near Zion National Park?

Yes — Southwest Animal Emergency Clinic, St. George — 24/7 (~45 mi), about 45 mi away. Save the number before you head in: cell coverage inside the park is patchy.

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