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El Portal, CA

El Portal, CA

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Yosemite View Lodge, a dog-friendly hotel in El Portal, California

Yosemite View Lodge

Yosemite View Lodge in El Portal, Yosemite Mariposa County, offers a harmonious blend of upscale comfort and easy access to the untamed beauty of Yosemite National Park.

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Dirt Flat Campsite

Located on the north side of the Merced River in El Portal, Yosemite Mariposa County, Dirt Flat Campsite offers a serene camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Indian Flat Campground, a dog-friendly campground in El Portal, California

Indian Flat Campground

Indian Flat Campground is a dog-friendly campground in El Portal in California’s Yosemite Region, welcoming guests and their four-legged companions.

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Indian Flat RV Park

Indian Flat RV Park

Shady camping locale offering RV sites & cabins, plus a swimming pool & modest gift shop. Indian Flat RV Park is a dog-friendly campground located in El Portal,…

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Yosemite Cedar Lodge

Yosemite Cedar Lodge

Casual hotel in scenic surrounds, with indoor & outdoor pools, private beach access, dining & a bar. Yosemite Cedar Lodge is a dog-friendly hotel located in El Portal,…

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Trails, parks & water in El Portal

Hikes, dog parks, off-leash spots & beaches

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Yosemite National Park, a dog-friendly hiking trail in El Portal, California

Yosemite National Park

Before you bring your dog to Yosemite National Park, read up on the rules so you won't be disappointed.

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Hite Cove Trail, a dog-friendly hiking trail in El Portal, California

Hite Cove Trail

The Hite Cove Trail, a 3.5-mile (one way) hike along the South Fork of the Merced River, is a must-visit destination in El Portal, Yosemite Mariposa County.

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Begin your DogCation® with river views at Yosemite View Lodge

Begin your DogCation® with river views at Yosemite View Lodge

Yosemite View Lodge has welcomed humans and their four-legged companions for nearly five decades. It offers abundant amenities with 335 rooms and suites, making it the perfect year-round choice. View Lodge has welcomed humans and their four-legged companions for nearly five decades. It offers abundant amenities…

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Relax on the river: Yosemite View Lodge

Relax on the river: Yosemite View Lodge

Family-owned Yosemite View Lodge sits along the Merced River just two miles from the park entrance. With pet-friendly rooms, river-view balconies, dog-friendly walking paths, indoor pools, and an on-site cocktail lounge, it makes an ideal base for any season.

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Day 1: Woof this way

Day 1: Woof this way

Your Yosemite Mariposa County road trip starts here. Check into a pet-friendly hotel, stroll charming main streets lined with water bowls, and grab craft brews at 1850 Restaurant. Then gaze up at the Sierra skies and dream about tomorrow's adventures.

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Dog-friendly road trip: Highway 140 to Yosemite National Park

Dog-friendly road trip: Highway 140 to Yosemite National Park

Spring is prime time to road-trip Highway 140 to Yosemite with your dog. Small towns like Mariposa and Fish Camp offer dog-friendly lodging from luxury Tenaya Lodge cabins to Airstreams at AutoCamp, all surrounded by blooming wildflowers and gushing waterfalls.

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Tail-waggin’ times outside the Park

Tail-waggin’ times outside the Park

Mariposa County beyond Yosemite's boundaries is packed with dog-friendly fun. Hike through Sierra and Stanislaus National Forests, stroll historic Gold Country towns like Mariposa and Coulterville, and find water bowls waiting outside charming local shops and eateries.

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Tour Gold Rush towns

Tour Gold Rush towns

Mariposa County's towns all make great walks for you and Fido. In Mariposa, the shop-lined streets, Art Park and Mariposa Creek Walk make for a nice way to explore the quaint mountain community and several restaurants boast outdoor seating areas that are pet-friendly. In the…

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