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.
| Trail | Length | Gain | Kids | Shade | Restrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis of Mara | 0.5 mi | 10 ft | 0+ | 20% | Yes |
| Keys View Nature Trail | 0.25 mi | 60 ft | 0+ | 5% | Yes |
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.
Mojave Paws Pet Resort, Yucca Valley — home-style boarding & day care, plus day-boarding through Rover.
Find boarding →Hot pavement and granite burn paws — test with your hand. Watch for wildlife, ticks and blue-green algae in still water. Carry extra water.
Joshua Tree 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.
2 of the trails we've hand-mapped allow leashed dogs, including Oasis of Mara, Keys View Nature Trail. Length, gain and shade for each are in the table above.
Yes — Rancho Mirage Animal Emergency — 24 hrs Thu–Mon, building toward full 24/7, about 42 mi away. Save the number before you head in: cell coverage inside the park is patchy.
Mojave Paws Pet Resort, Yucca Valley — home-style boarding & day care offers boarding near the park, and day-boarding or sitters can be booked through Rover — so nobody waits in a hot car.
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