BRING THE DOG

Dogs at Biscayne National Park 🐕

Dogs are limited to select trails, roads and campgrounds. Pet policy grade C on our A–D scale. Where they can't go, we map boarding and 24/7 vets nearby.

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

Dog-friendly trails

TrailLengthGainKidsShadeRestrooms
Convoy Point Jetty Walk 0.8 mi 0+ 5% 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 Biscayne National Park

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24/7 emergency vetMiami Veterinary Specialists, South Miami — 24 hrs, 365 days ~26 mi · 305-665-2820
QUICK ANSWERS

Frequently asked

Are dogs allowed in Biscayne National Park?

Biscayne National Park grades C on our A–D pet-policy scale. Dogs are limited to select trails, roads and campgrounds. Leashes (6 ft max) are required everywhere.

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

1 of the trails we've hand-mapped allow leashed dogs, including Convoy Point Jetty Walk. Length, gain and shade for each are in the table above.

Is there an emergency vet near Biscayne National Park?

Yes — Miami Veterinary Specialists, South Miami — 24 hrs, 365 days, about 26 mi away. Save the number before you head in: cell coverage inside the park is patchy.

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