Tuolumne County stretches from Gold Rush towns like Sonora and Jamestown into the High Sierra, with dog-friendly hotels, patio restaurants and miles of national forest trails. Drive Highway 108 over Sonora Pass for a truly spectacular day trip.
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Tenaya Lodge sits just outside Yosemite's south entrance and rolls out the red carpet for dogs and families alike. On-site activities range from climbing walls to horseback riding, and the pet package includes a Fido-friendly room with treats and toys.
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Yes, Yosemite is dog-friendly, with some caveats. Leashed dogs are welcome at several campgrounds, in picnic areas, and on paved paths in the valley. Here's what you need to know about the rules before heading out with your pup.
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The drive from Mammoth Lakes back to Sacramento crosses Tioga Pass through Yosemite National Park at nearly ten thousand feet. Pack a lunch for a stop at Tenaya Lake and soak in 59 miles of jaw-dropping Sierra scenery before descending…
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Highway 140 through Mariposa County leads to Yosemite's Arch Rock entrance, passing dog-friendly lodgings, scenic Merced River trails rich with wildflowers, and charming gateway towns. It's a route packed with places to stay and hike with your pup.
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The Highway 120 corridor through Tuolumne County blends Gold Rush history with outdoor adventure on the way to Yosemite. Ride a stagecoach in Columbia, swim at Rainbow Pool and bed down at dog-friendly hotels in Groveland and Jamestown.
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Yosemite National Park has strict pet rules, but leashed dogs can still enjoy paved trails to Lower Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Falls and Mirror Lake. Dog-friendly campgrounds and vacation rentals inside the park make overnight stays possible.
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Yosemite in winter is spectacular and uncrowded. Tenaya Lodge near the south entrance offers a pampered pet package, while vacation rentals inside the park put you steps from Lower Yosemite Fall, roaring at full force after heavy rains.
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A dog-friendly road trip through the High Sierra follows the Golden Chain Highway through Gold Country, crosses Yosemite via Tioga Pass and heads south on Highway 395 past Mono Lake, Mammoth Lakes and the ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest near Bishop.
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No tent? No problem. From dog-friendly KOA cabins near Petaluma and Watsonville to Casini Ranch on the Russian River, these soft-camping options let you and your pup enjoy the outdoors without a full gear kit.
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Ranger at Yosemite National Park. Photo Credit: Lisa Hernandez Ranger, a handsome nine-month old chocolate Labrador, camped for the first time in Yosemite. Ranger's people let us know that he had a great time frolicking in the river and going…
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The Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite runs through rugged Tuolumne County, where dog-friendly lodging, dining and hikes line the route. Stop in historic Coulterville at the Hotel Jeffery or take the scenic John Muir Highway through Gold Country.
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