Lone Sequoia Campground is a dog-friendly campground in Fish Camp, a small mountain town that sits right at the edge of Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County. The location puts you close enough to explore Yosemite’s attractions while having your own quiet base camp where your dog can actually come along — something you can’t do inside the park itself.

The campground has earned a solid 4.5/5 rating on Google from 31 reviews, which suggests people consistently have decent experiences here. Fish Camp itself is at elevation, so expect cooler temperatures even when lower valleys are hot. The area around the campground has mixed pine and cedar forest, and you’ll find some quieter trails nearby that are less crowded than the famous Yosemite Valley routes.

Staying here gives you options. You can use it as a staging point for day trips into Yosemite (though again, your dog won’t be allowed on most park trails), or just enjoy the quieter mountain setting and nearby trails in the national forest. If you’re planning to hike with your dog while you’re in the region, you’ll want to focus on the surrounding Mariposa County trails and national forest areas rather than inside the park boundaries.

The campground setting means you’ll have some good space for your dog to move around between camping and exploring, and the mountain air tends to be refreshing. The elevation and forest location also mean it stays reasonably cool for dogs even in summer months when other parts of California get brutally hot.

Before you book, call ahead to confirm their current pet policies. Campgrounds sometimes adjust their dog rules, and you’ll want to know about any specific requirements, fees, or size restrictions they might have in place. It’s worth a quick call to make sure everything lines up with your travel plans.