Pet Information

Hiking with Pets in Moab

Activities with Pets

NATIONAL PARKS
Activities with pets are very limited within the National Parks of southern Utah. Pets are prohibited from the backcountry as well as on trails. Pets must be leashed at all times when outside a vehicle and may be walked only on roads or in parking lots. Pets may accompany visitors in campgrounds.

PUBLIC LANDS
Generally, pets may accompany you as you hike on public land in Canyon Country. (Check out our Moab Brochure Rack for a downloadable brochure with some popular Moab area hikes.) For the safety of your pet (there are many shear drop-offs in Canyon Country) and other hikers, pets should be kept under verbal control at all times. Be aware that other wildlife may be encountered along trails. Please note that heavily traveled areas may have additional regulations regarding pets. For exact regulations regarding the specific area you will be visiting, contact the appropriate Bureau of Land Management office:

Moab BLM Office (Moab Area)
435-259-2100

Price BLM Office (North of Moab)
435-636-3600

San Juan BLM Office (South of Moab)
435-587-2141

Please remember that the climate of southeastern Utah is considered to be an arid desert. Summertime temperatures inside a closed vehicle can reach life threatening levels in a short period of time. Therefore, it is not recommended that you leave your pet in a vehicle.

Boarding Services

There are several kennels with boarding services in Moab:

Karen's Canine Campground
2781 S. Roberts
(435) 259-7922

Moab Veterinary Clinic
2575 Spanish Valley Drive
(435) 259-8710

Desert Doggie Daycare
4890 Sunny Acres Lane
435-259-4841

Pet Supplies

Pet supplies can be purchased at the following businesses:

ALCO Discount Store, 1145 South Hwy. 191
City Market, 425 South Main
The Garden Center, 240 West Center
Moab Barkery - 82 N Main Street
Spanish Valley Feed Store, 2728 S. Hwy. 191
Village Market, 702 S Main Street
Walker Drug, 290 South Main

Moab Information Center

Once you arrive in Moab, your first stop should be the Moab Information Center. Conveniently located at the corner of Main and Center Street in Moab, the MIC offers information on recreational opportunities and visitor services throughout southeastern Utah. Allow some time for the interpretive displays and large gift shop featuring guide books, maps, videos, DVD's, postcards, and much more.

GPS - Moab Info Ctr
Lat/Long (WGS84)
38° 34' 22.4" N
109° 33' 0.1" W

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