Riverside County stretches from the Inland Empire to the desert playgrounds of Palm Springs and beyond, offering diverse dog-friendly adventures. The Palm Springs area is famously pet-friendly, with dog-welcoming hotels, outdoor dining patios, and the scenic county park system providing trails through desert landscapes.

For dogs who love the outdoors, Riverside County delivers year-round options. Joshua Tree National Park borders the county’s eastern edge, with paved roads and campgrounds accessible to leashed dogs amid the iconic desert scenery. In the western hills, the San Jacinto Mountains offer cooler-weather trails and the mountain town of Idyllwild is a beloved dog-friendly destination. Riverside County Regional Parks maintain numerous trails and open spaces throughout the county, from Lake Perris to the Santa Rosa Plateau, giving active dogs plenty of room to explore.