Dog-friendly Truckee
In the Sierra Nevada, Truckee is a great place for adventurers and their four-legged friends. You’ll find dog-friendly trails, drink in the scenic beauty, and enjoy historic downtown Truckee. Culinary delights await at pet-welcoming restaurants, with several different types of cuisine to choose from. With a diverse array of accommodations, including quaint inns, rustic cabins, and dog-friendly hotels, Truckee ensures every traveler and their pet feels at home. Truckee is welcoming and super dog-friendly, a great place to visit and adventure year-round.
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Where to stay in Truckee
Pet-friendly hotels, cabins & vacation rentals
Best Western Truckee Tahoe
The dog-friendly Best Western Plus Truckee Tahoe in Truckee, Nevada County, is a newly remodeled hotel in the Sierra Mountains.
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Best Western Truckee-Tahoe
Best Western Plus Truckee-Tahoe Hotel offers cozy pet-friendly accommodations in Truckee, welcoming dogs for a comfortable mountain retreat near Lake Tahoe.
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Coachland RV Resort
Coachland RV Resort in Truckee, Nevada County, is a prime destination for travelers seeking a pet-friendly accommodation option. With a range of pull-through and back-in sites, guests can…
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Donner Memorial State Park
Donner Memorial State Park offers camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, water-skiing and hiking at Donner Lake in Truckee, CA. At the far end of Donner Memorial State Park, the…
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Gravity Haus
Gravity Haus Truckee offers a dog-friendly modern hotel experience in Truckee, Nevada County.
Read moreWhere to eat & drink in Truckee
Restaurants, wineries & patios that welcome dogs
Alibi Public House
Alibi Truckee Public House brings Alibi’s beer-and-good-times energy into historic downtown Truckee.
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Backyard Bar & BBQ
The Backyard Bar & BBQ in Truckee, Nevada County, is a year-round dining destination offering a casual atmosphere for guests to enjoy.
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Burger Me
Burger Me in Truckee, Nevada County, is a beloved dining spot in Gold Country. Their philosophy revolves around using the best all-natural products, free of chemicals or growth…
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Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen in Truckee, Nevada County, is a dog-friendly establishment offering a convenient Drive Thru and outdoor seating for patrons looking to enjoy their treats with their furry…
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Fiftyfifty Brewing Co
Fiftyfifty Brewing Co in Truckee, Nevada County, is a must-visit destination for beer enthusiasts and food lovers alike. With a philosophy that values taste above all else, they…
Read moreTrails, parks & water in Truckee
Hikes, dog parks, off-leash spots & beaches
Boca Reservoir
In Truckee, Nevada County, within the Gold Country Trails, lies the Boca Reservoir, a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Buttermilk Bend Trail
The Buttermilk Bend Trail is an easy, 1.5-mile hike along bluffs above the South Yuba River. It's especially popular in March, April and May, when wildflowers frame views…
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Coldstream Valley
Coldstream Valley offers a mellow hike with your dog offering views of the Sierra Crest, has nice flowers in the spring, and circumnavigates a series of ponds. Head…
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Dogs Run Free Dog Park
Dogs Run Free is 1.7 fully-fenced acres of beautiful ponderosa pines and scrub oaks, and includes 10 benches for people socializing, too.
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Donner Lake Rim Trail
The Donner Lake Rim Trail trail is being built by the Truckee Donner Land Trust with volunteer labor.
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Attractions & activities with your dog
Point Defiance Trail
The Point Defiance Trail in Truckee, Nevada County, offers a picturesque escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Donner Summit
Donner Summit is located on the south side of I-80 at the Castle Peak exit beyond Boreal Inn. Ski trails are on the north side of the freeway. Land…
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Truckee Welcome Center
Truckee Welcome Center is a visitor welcome center in Truckee in California’s Lake Tahoe.
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Vets, groomers & boarding
Animal Emergency Center
Located in Reno, Nevada County, the Animal Emergency Center has been a trusted provider of veterinary emergency and after-hours care since its establishment in 1992.
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Bay Area Rescue Keeshonden
Bay Area Rescue Keeshonden, Inc. (BARK) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) Keeshond Rescue organization located in Grass Valley, Nevada County, in Gold Country.
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Center for Animal Protection
The Center for Animal Protection and Education (CAPE) in Grass Valley, Nevada County, is a haven for animal lovers seeking to make a difference.
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Chow Chow rescue
Tim and Lauren Rossovich founded CCRSF in 2001 in memory of their chow chow Thai Pai. CCRSF works hard to reduce the number of euthanasias performed on adoptable chow…
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Donner Truckee
Donner Truckee Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary care facility for dogs and cats in a welcoming environment. The veterinarians are highly trained and skilled in all aspects…
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