Downieville

Dog-friendly Downieville

Downieville, California is a charming town that welcomes four-legged friends with open arms. Many of the local parks, including the scenic Downieville Riverwalk Trail, are perfect for leisurely walks with your pup. When it comes to lodging, there are several dog-friendly options in town, from cozy cabins to quaint bed and breakfasts. Dining options abound, with many restaurants offering outdoor seating where you can enjoy a meal with your furry companion by your side. For a day of fun in the sun, head to one of the nearby dog-friendly beaches along the Yuba River. Whether you’re exploring the great outdoors or savoring a delicious meal, Downieville is the ideal destination for a pet-friendly getaway.

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Curl up off-season in a dog-friendly cabin

Cabin resorts—some rustic, some luxurious—have been hosting High Sierra vacationers for a century, and many are so popular in summer they can only be booked in blocks of a week or more. Come September, however, reservations open up, minimum-stay requirements are reduced and opportunity beckons. We’re partial to those in the uncrowded Lakes Basin Recreation Area straddling Sierra and Plumas counties about 50 miles northwest of Truckee.

Sierra county

Historic Highway 49 in the north starts in the Sierra County town of Vinton and winds south through a mountainous region where the rivers still run free. Even during the summer high season, this county of fewer than 4,000 souls is off the beaten track for most visitors. In fall, it can feel like your own private realm. Set up basecamp in Downieville, a Gold-Rush town on the Yuba River, and prepare to be charmed.

Snouts out the window

Fall is a great time for a scenic-drive vacation, and it would be hard to find more options than in the Shasta Cascade region, which boasts 12 designated scenic byways, each with its own intrinsic qualities.

Get your Buttes in gear

The Lakes Basin Recreation Area straddles Plumas and Sierra counties about 70 miles north of Lake Tahoe. It's truly a land of lakes, with more than four dozen pools

Dogs love Downieville

Do you like to fish, hike, get away from it all? Plan a spring getaway to Downieville, a historic community set amidst some of the most gorgeous scenery in the Northern California. You’ll beat the summer rush and revel in peaceful, scenic surroundings, often with the soothing sound of the North Yuba River as a backdrop.

Sniffing out scenery in Sierra County

Even during the summer high season, Sierra County, home to fewer than 4,000 souls, is off the beaten track for most Northern California travelers. In fall, it can feel like your own private realm. Pack a suitcase, pop Max and Moxie into the car and embark on a 170-mile loop trip along the Yuba-Donner Scenic Byway to explore this rugged, less-visited part of Gold Country.The first part of the route springs north from Interstate 80 to follow Highway 49 through Grass Valley and Nevada City. From there it charts a winding, 44-mile course to Downieville, one of the hands-down most charming, history-steeped towns in the Mother Lode. The rushing North Yuba River is scenic centerpiece for pet-friendly lodging at places including Sierra Streamside Cabins, the Lure Resort, Riverside Inn and Downieville Loft.

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