National Historic Park

Lewis and Clark Dog Policy

Lewis and Clark National Historic Park is Dog Friendly

Trails

Dogs Allowed

with 6' Leash ^[]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Park preserves the history of the United States' most famous explorers, and contains rainforests and coastal areas along the Columbia River and Pacific Coast.

Lewis and Clark National Historic Park is dog friendly; dogs are allowed on trails, outdoor areas, and in the parade grounds of the Fort while on a leash. Dogs are allowed in the tiled entry area of the Visitor's Center, but not allowed in other sections of buildings, which includes the fort replica rooms.

They've recently launched a B.A.R.K. Ranger program at the Astoria location, and give out stickers to dogs who agree to follow the B.A.R.K. rules. They don't offer badges at the moment (August 2026), but they have a great bookstore with cool merch.

Website: https://www.nps.gov/lewi/index.htm
Pet Policy Details: https://www.nps.gov/lewi/planyourvisit/pets.htm
BARK Ranger: Yes ^[]
Annual Visitors: 161,230

Trail Policy

Dogs are allowed on trails while on a leash no longer than 6'.

BARK Ranger

Bark Ranger is a great program offered at many National Park Service destinations. It teaches dog owners how to explore parks responsibly with their dogs, and participants often receive a special reward after completing the program. Many parks offer a Bark Ranger dog tag, sometimes free and sometimes available for purchase, while others may provide a bandana, sticker, certificate, or another park-specific item. To get started, stop by a park office or visitor center and ask for the Bark Ranger checklist. Once you and your dog complete the activities, return the checklist to receive or purchase the reward offered at that park. See the link below for more details.

B.A.R.K. is an acronym for:

B: Bag your poop: Help keep the park clean by bagging and picking up your dog poop, and properly disposing of it. Don’t leave your bagged poop on the side of the trail, hanging from branches, or throw it into the woods. Please note dog poop is not a natural fertilizer — it can carry disease that can spread to wildlife or other dogs.
A: Always wear a leash: Dogs must be restrained on a leash no longer than 6'. Retractable leashes that extend beyond 6' are not allowed. Not everyone appreciates a dog running up to them, and many people are scared or allergic to dogs — a leash prevents uncomfortable situations between your dog and others. Leashes also help protect your dog from running off if anything spooks them.
R: Respect wildlife: Dogs can chase or scare wildlife such as birds and turtles. They can also damage nesting areas. Some parks have wildlife, such as bears, coyotes, or wolves, that can threaten your dog. Please be respectful of wildlife with your dog, and if you do encounter wildlife, keep dog at distance to protect both your dog and the wildlife.
K: Know where to go: Know which trails allow dogs, and which don’t. Don’t leave dogs unattended in vehicles while you go off to hike. See the link below for more details.

We also have a list of all parks that run the BARK Ranger program.