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Kirkwood, CA

Kirkwood, CA

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Kirkwood Campground, a dog-friendly campground in Kirkwood, California

Kirkwood Campground

Kirkwood Lake Campground in Amador County, Gold Country, offers 12 tent-only campsites on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring with…

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Woods Lake and Campground, a dog-friendly campground in Kirkwood, California

Woods Lake and Campground

Hidden high‑country retreat: Woods Lake campground near Carson Pass Overview Tucked into the Mokelumne Wilderness of California’s Northern Sierra, Woods Lake Campground is a first‑come, first‑served gem open…

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Trails, parks & water in Kirkwood

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Caples Lake to Emigrant Lake

Caples Lake to Emigrant Lake

Caples Lake in the Carson Pass area off Highway 88 is known for fishing, hiking and camping opportunities. At 7,800 feet the water is always cold, so don't…

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Carson Pass Information

Carson Pass Information

The rugged Carson Pass area is one of Northern California's premier alpine hiking regions in summer and a popular back-country skiing area in winter.

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Lake Margaret, a dog-friendly hiking trail in Kirkwood, California

Lake Margaret

If you're looking for an easy and very pretty hike  accessible from a main thoroughfare, look no farther than the Lake Margaret Trail on the north side of…

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Ruffin’ it in snowy Lake Tahoe

Ruffin’ it in snowy Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe rolls out the red carpet for dogs in winter, with plowed walking trails along the lakeshore, cross-country ski centers that welcome pups, pet-friendly hotels and restaurants, and wide-open wilderness to explore on snowshoes or on foot.

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Tahoe’s tail-waggin’ winter highlights 

Tahoe’s tail-waggin’ winter highlights 

Lake Tahoe in winter means plowed trails, snowshoeing with your dog, and even skijoring across snowy landscapes. With over 20 miles of cleared paths and pet-friendly lodges from Truckee to South Lake Tahoe, cold-weather fun comes easy here.

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Bark for some of our favorite dog-friendly campgrounds

Bark for some of our favorite dog-friendly campgrounds

From Mammoth Lakes to Lake Tahoe to the Highway 88 corridor, California offers incredible dog-friendly campgrounds in diverse settings. Here are some of our favorite spots to pitch a tent, park an RV, or rent a cabin with your pup.

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Favorite California campgrounds for dog lovers

Favorite California campgrounds for dog lovers

From Woods Lake Campground near Carson Pass to Nevada Beach on Lake Tahoe's shore, California has paw-tested campgrounds worth returning to year after year. Pfeiffer Big Sur offers magical redwood settings, while Bothe-Napa Valley puts you minutes from wine country.

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Going to the snow? Get a SNO-Park permit first

Going to the snow? Get a SNO-Park permit first

Planning a snow day with your dog? A California SNO-Park permit gets you access to plowed parking lots at 18 Sierra Nevada locations near prime snow-play areas and ski trails. Day passes are just fifteen dollars.

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Kick and glide with Fido at your side

Kick and glide with Fido at your side

Several Lake Tahoe cross-country ski resorts welcome dogs on groomed trails. Tahoe Donner offers eight dog-friendly routes plus fire-pit relaxation after your run, while Tahoe Cross Country and Kirkwood sell doggy day passes for their own designated trail networks.

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