Texas State Parks Pet Policy: Pets are allowed in Texas State Parks, but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet, in a car, or in a crate at all times. Pets are not permitted in the water of a designated swimming area or within the land or beach area adjacent to the water of a designated swimming area. Pets are not permitted to enter into or remain in any building or enclosure designated for public use including, but not limited to, a restaurant, snack bar, cabin, lodge room, restroom, park store, shelter, refectory building, amphitheater, administration building, or railroad coach. Pets must have a current rabies vaccination, and you must have proof with you. Several of the parks do not allow dogs in specific areas. Parks with pet restrictions include:
Big Bend Ranch State Park – Dogs are not allowed in any buildings (that includes the Sauceda Ranch House and Bunkhouse); only on the Closed Canyon Trail and the Hoodoos Trail on FM 170; on any other hiking trails; in the backcountry; or more than ¼ mile from campsites or designated roads.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area – Pets are only allowed in the designated day-use picnic areas, the campgrounds, and on the Loop Trail (pets are not allowed on any other trail).
Government Canyon State Natural Area – Pets are allowed only on the Frontcountry trails.
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site – Pets are only allowed in the campground and on the paved picnic area trail.
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
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