Sabino Canyon FAQ
Know before you go—rules, tips, and local insights.
Planning a trip to Sabino Canyon? Here you’ll find answers to common questions along with helpful tips for making the most of your visit. Think of this as your go-to resource for a safe and enjoyable canyon experience.
Sabino Canyon has been a “no dog zone” since the 1970s. Dogs are not allowed anywhere in the canyon, including trails, roads, and trams, except for ADA-defined service animals.
The presence and scent of dogs push wildlife away from critical habitat and can keep bighorn sheep and other animals from using areas they rely on, even long after the dog is gone.
Dogs also increase wildlife stress and energy use, especially in hot conditions, which raises the risk of dehydration, starvation, disease, and parasite vulnerability.
On top of that, dogs can transmit diseases and contaminate riparian waters. Land managers have deemed dogs in Sabino’s creek corridors a health hazard to both wildlife and people.