Pet-friendly is the keyword in this neck of the Sierra, and if you and your pup are looking for liquid refreshment, there’s almost no end to the places the two of you can splash around (they don’t call it Mammoth Lakes for nothing). Make a base camp at dog-friendly lodging in or near town or in nearby June Lake. Travel the 16-mile June Lake Loop and check out four road-accessible lakes—June, Gull Silver and Grant—and others that are hike-in only.
Read more.Snow dogs! Where to ruff it up in the white stuff
Those of us who live in California have to pinch ourselves in thanks for proximity to gorgeous mountain environments just day-trip distance away. Even if you don’t live in a snow zone, it’s easy enough to visit—and no need to leave your four-legged sidekick behind.
Here are some of our favorite places and tips for a fun snow trip with your dog:
And Sno It Goes
Tahoe Snow Stay & Play
Mammoth Lakes Winter Woof
Winterize Your Dog
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Romp ‘n’ roll at a Sno-Park
California’s Sno-Park sites, most in the Tahoe basin but some farther afield on the flanks of the Sierra, are white oases for winter fun. Read more.
Buckle up for big mountains, big fun at dog-friendly Mammoth
Dogs love to play in the Eastern Sierra. Photo by Visit Mammoth.
Yes, it can be a bit of a drive depending where you start out—but a beautiful one. Highway 395 skirting the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada deserves lots of pull-over time on the way to Mammoth Lakes Read more.
Scenery rules at these dog-friendly campgrounds
Photo by Cristoph Wesi.
Three pet-friendly campgrounds at MacKerricher State Park, just three miles from Fort Bragg in Mendocino County, put you smack on the scenic coast within sight and sound of the sea.
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