In Willows, Glenn County, the Blue Gum Motel sits along the main corridor through the Central Valley, offering a straightforward place to stay with your dog. The property gets its name from the blue gum trees scattered across the grounds, which share space with palms and various flowering shrubs that create a surprisingly pleasant garden setting for a roadside motel. There’s a full-sized swimming pool set into the landscaped grounds, surrounded by those trees and flowers that give the place a more relaxed feel than you’d typically expect in a highway stop.

The rooms themselves are spacious and designed to handle both people and dogs comfortably. After driving through the valley, it’s nice to have a place where your dog isn’t treated as an afterthought—the motel clearly expects traveling with pets and has arranged things accordingly. The garden areas around the property give dogs room to move around, and the landscaping means there’s actual shade rather than just concrete and asphalt.

Willows is positioned roughly midway between Sacramento and the northern reaches of the Central Valley, making the Blue Gum Motel a practical stopping point if you’re heading north toward Red Bluff or Interstate 5. The town itself has basic services, though it’s not a destination in itself. What you’re getting here is a functional, dog-friendly motel with some actual character in its grounds rather than a sterile chain option. The pool is a nice bonus if you’re traveling in warm weather and want to cool off after a day of driving. For current rates, pet policies, and availability, contact the motel directly or check their website.