Silver Falls State Park trails (not the Trail of Ten Falls)

Dogs on a leash all year

Dogs are allowed on the park's other trails, but not, even on a leash, on the Trail of Ten Falls.

Source: Oregon State Parks, info for you and your pet's visit. Checked October 29, 2026.

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

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Oregon State Parks (parks and trails): the rule in full

In Oregon state parks, pets must be on a leash of 6 feet or less, except in designated off-leash areas. Pets are not allowed, even on a leash, in Dabney State Recreation Area, on the Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls State Park, or in Shore Acres State Park. No pets inside park buildings unless marked pet-friendly.

Nearby beaches

• Lincoln City beach (D River)Off-leash dogs allowed all year
• Nye BeachOff-leash dogs allowed all year
• Cape Lookout State Park beachDogs on a leash all year
• Cannon BeachOff-leash dogs allowed all year