Is Yosemite dog-friendly? Every DogTrekker headed in this direction wants to know. And the answer is…“Yes!”…with caveats. More than 4 million people visit Yosemite each year, and while no one counts the dogs, we know from experience that many visitors share the trip with four-legged companions. Here are the basics of what you need to know (but be sure to read up on the rules before you go).
Leashed dogs are allowed in picnic areas and at these campgrounds (with the exception of group or horse sites):
Bridalveil Creek Campground & RV
Hodgdon Meadow Campground & RV
Tuolumne Meadows Campground & RV
Leashed dogs can also accompany you on paved roads and trails and on a few dirt fire roads. Get started here:
Dogs are not allowed in or around park lodging with the exception of dog-passionate Tenaya Lodge, two miles from the south entrance; and in pet-friendly, privately owned vacation rentals at the Redwoods in Yosemite, a 130-home development sequestered within park boundaries in the Wawona area. Thousands of additional rooms, many dog-friendly, can be found elsewhere in the Yosemite Region.
The Village Grill at Yosemite Village welcomes dogs at outdoor tables.
