Ponderosa State Park

Dogs on a leash all year

Peninsula trails through old ponderosa pines on Payette Lake. Dogs on a 6-foot leash.

Source: Idaho Parks and Recreation, Ponderosa State Park. Checked October 29, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Ponderosa State Park: the rule in full

All pets on a leash of 6 feet maximum; shock collars do not count. Not in cabins.