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Mount Rainier National Park
Pets
 

Pets are welcome at Mount Rainier, but they and their owners must practice the following:

  • At all times, pets must be on a leash not more than 6 feet in length or in a cage.
  • At all times, pets must be with and under the control of their owners.
  • Owners must pick up and dispose of all fecal matter.

At Mount Rainier, pets are NOT allowed in the following areas  (service animals excepted):

  • On trails**
  • In wilderness and/or off-trail areas
  • Inside buildings
  • In amphitheaters
  • On snow

**The Pacific Crest Trail is the one exception to this rule. Dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet are permitted on the Pacific Crest Trail.

Where are pets permitted at Mount Rainier?
Pets are permitted in parking lots, campgrounds, and on paved roads. While in these areas, pets must, at all times, be leashed or crated and with their owners.

For the safety of your pet and the benefit of park wildlife and other visitors, never leave your pet unattended in a vehicle or in the campground. 

Mount Rainier National Park does not have kennel facilities.

The mountain's namesake: Rear Admiral Peter Rainier of the British Navy.  

Did You Know?
In 1792, Captain George Vancouver of the British Navy became the first European to sail into the Puget Sound. On the horizon, he noted a large, snowy mountain, known to local Native Americans as Tahoma, Takhoma, or Tacobet. Vancouver named it for his colleague Rear Admiral Peter Rainier.

Last Updated: September 11, 2009 at 16:07 EST