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Where to stay in Truckee

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Best Western Truckee Tahoe, a dog-friendly hotel in Truckee, California

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, a dog-friendly hotel in Truckee, California

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, a dog-friendly campground in Truckee, California

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, a dog-friendly campground in Truckee, California

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, a dog-friendly hotel in Truckee, California

Gravity Haus

Gravity Haus Truckee offers a dog-friendly modern hotel experience in Truckee, Nevada County.

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Where to eat & drink in Truckee

Restaurants, wineries & patios that welcome dogs

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Alibi Public House, a dog-friendly restaurant in Truckee, California

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, Truckee

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, a dog-friendly restaurant in Truckee, California

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, Truckee

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, Truckee

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…

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Trails, parks & water in Truckee

Hikes, dog parks, off-leash spots & beaches

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Boca Reservoir, a dog-friendly hiking trail in Truckee, California

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, a dog-friendly hiking trail in Penn Valley, California

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, a dog-friendly hiking trail in Truckee, California

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, a dog-friendly dog park in Grass Valley, California

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.

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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Things to do in Truckee

Attractions & activities with your dog

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Point Defiance Trail, a dog-friendly hiking trail in Penn Valley, California

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, a dog-friendly hiking trail in Soda Springs, California

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, a dog-friendly welcome center in Truckee, California

Truckee Welcome Center

Truckee Welcome Center is a visitor welcome center in Truckee in California’s Lake Tahoe.

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Local services in Truckee

Vets, groomers & boarding

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Animal Emergency Center, Reno

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 — Google Places photo

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, a dog-friendly animal rescue in Grass Valley, California

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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AI generated sketch for Chow Chow rescue

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, Truckee

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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17 dog-friendly vacation rentals in the Gold Country

17 dog-friendly vacation rentals in the Gold Country

17 dog-friendly vacation rentals across the Gold Country, from Arnold to Twain Harte, drawn from DogTrekker's directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties.

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Truckee with your dog: the mountain town locals prefer

Truckee with your dog: the mountain town locals prefer

South Lake Tahoe gets the traffic, but the dog-owning locals in the northern Sierra keep coming back to Truckee: a historic rail town with outdoor tables, woodsy trails and a fraction of the crowds.

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Lake Tahoe fall fun

Lake Tahoe fall fun

Fall in Tahoe means golden aspens, glassy lake mornings, and thinning crowds. Base yourself in Truckee for the best leaf color and trail access, chase reflections at Spooner Lake, and enjoy shoulder-season dining before the short window of peak color fades.

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Lake Tahoe summer fun

Lake Tahoe summer fun

Summer at North Lake Tahoe means long days on dog-friendly beaches like Kiva and Kings Beach, cool dips in the Truckee River, and alpine hikes with sweeping views. Patio meals in walkable mountain towns round out the perfect warm-weather getaway with your dog.

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Spring forward at Lake Tahoe

Spring forward at Lake Tahoe

Spring is Tahoe's overlooked shoulder season, and that's exactly why it works so well with a dog. Snow melts off the lower trails, crowds vanish, and the lake shifts through shades of blue while meltwater-fed rivers run fast through pine forests.

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Lake Tahoe: Winter fun with your dog

Lake Tahoe: Winter fun with your dog

Winter in North Lake Tahoe brings fewer crowds, deep snow, and a landscape made for long walks with your dog. From Truckee's gritty main street to Kings Beach's quiet shoreline and Tahoe City's groomed Nordic trails, each community offers its own version of cold-weather adventure.

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