Dog Friendly Olympic Peninsula

Including the Olympic National Forest, the Olympic National Park,

and the beaches of the Pacific Coast

The Olympic Peninsula welcomes dogs and their owners with open arms, offering numerous dog-friendly places to explore, but remember to check the specific pet policies and regulations of each location you plan to visit, and always be a responsible pet owner by cleaning up after your pets and keeping them on a leash.

Three dogs walking on a wooden bridge surrounded by greenery on the Olympic Peninsula.

Three dogs running on green grass next to Lake Wynoochee on the Olympic Peninsula.

Hiking Tips for Exploring the Great Outdoors

with Your Canine Companion:

Stay Hydrated and Take Frequent Water Breaks

Dog Friendly Olympic National Park

The only places pets are allowed in the Olympic National Park are:

Peabody Creek Trail (Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles)
Rialto Beach parking lot to Ellen Creek (1/2 mile)
The beaches (Kalaloch area) between the Hoh and Quinault Reservations
Madison Falls Trail (Elwha)
Spruce Railroad Trail (North shore of Lake Crescent)
July Creek Loop Trail (North shore of Lake Quinault)

Note: Pets are welcome in drive in campgrounds and picnic areas as well as paved or dirt roads.

Metal Sign saying Duckabush Recreation Area on the Dog Friendly Olympic Peninsula.

Dog Friendly Olympic National Forest

Note: Olympic National Forest is different than Olympic National Park, please be mindful of park boundaries since some trails run through both areas.

The Olympic National Forest has so many options for you and your furry friends. Pets are permitted on most National Forest trails, but we still recommend checking WTA.org to make sure the hike you are ready to explore is pet friendly.

For more information on the recreation areas in the Olympic National Forest check out

fs.usda.gov

Dog Friendly Washington State Parks

Pets are allowed in most Washington State Parks, but before heading out we recommend checking parks.wa.gov to see if the park you are interested in is pet friendly.

Two Pitbulls running in the waves on the Pacific Ocean beach Grayland on the Dog Friendly Olympic Peninsula.

Dog Friendly Washington Beaches

Washington State Beaches are great places for your furry friends, just be aware that some of the Pacific Coast Beaches are part of the Olympic National Park which restricts pets to certain areas.

Note: Dogs are not allowed in designated swimming areas.

Two dogs playing in the Duckabush River in the Olympic Mountains surrounded by the Hood Canal, surrounded by blue skies, green foliage and a bridge.

Three dogs playing in a muddy creek on the pet friendly Olympic Peninsula, surrounded by green trees.

Get The Gear We Use When Adventure on the Olympic Peninsula with our Dogs!

Daisy the Pittie playing on the rocks of Rocky Brook Falls in Brinnon on the Olympic Peninsula and the Hood Canal.

Three dogs on leashes in front of the blue Wynoochee Lake on the pet friendly Olympic Peninsula.

Dog Friendly Blog Posts

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Dog Friendly Olympic Peninsula

Including the Olympic National Forest, the Olympic National Park,

and the beaches of the Pacific Coast

Hiking Tips for Exploring the Great Outdoors

with Your Canine Companion:

Start Slow and Build Stamina

Stay Hydrated and Take Frequent Water Breaks

Tender Paw Care

Trail Etiquette

Leash Discipline

Be Command-Ready

Leave No Trace

Dog Friendly Olympic National Park

The only places pets are allowed in the Olympic National Park are:

Dog Friendly Olympic National Forest

Note: Olympic National Forest is different than Olympic National Park, please be mindful of park boundaries since some trails run through both areas.

Dog Friendly Washington State Parks

Dog Friendly Washington Beaches

Note: Dogs are not allowed in designated swimming areas.

Get The Gear We Use When Adventure on the Olympic Peninsula with our Dogs!

Hotsky Tactical Dog Collars

Auroth Tactical Dog Harnesses

Collapsible Water Bowls

Waterproof Dog Car Seat Cover

MudBuster Dog Paw Cleaner

Dog Water Dispenser 77oz

Dog Travel Bag

Dog Rescue Sling

Collapsible Elevated Dog Bed

Ruffwear Liners Stretch Socks

Ruffwear, Grip Trex Dog Boots

Musher's Secret Dog Paw Wax

Dog Friendly Blog Posts

Dog Friendly Olympic Peninsula

Including the Olympic National Forest, the Olympic National Park,

and the beaches of the Pacific Coast

Hiking Tips for Exploring the Great Outdoors

with Your Canine Companion:

Dog Friendly Olympic National Park

The only places pets are allowed in the Olympic National Park are:​

Dog Friendly Olympic National Forest

Note: Olympic National Forest is different than Olympic National Park, please be mindful of park boundaries since some trails run through both areas.

Dog Friendly Washington State Parks

Dog Friendly Washington Beaches

​Note: Dogs are not allowed in designated swimming areas.

Get The Gear We Use When Adventure on the Olympic Peninsula with our Dogs!

Dog Friendly Blog Posts

The only places pets are allowed in the Olympic National Park are:

Note: Dogs are not allowed in designated swimming areas.