The Collier Hotel sits on a quiet stretch of Collier Way in Etna, a small mountain town where the McCloud River runs close by and the surrounding Siskiyou landscape feels genuinely remote. This is a straightforward, well-maintained motel—no frills, but the kind of place where the staff actually seems to know the area and will give you real advice about where to walk your dog without the usual tourist filter.

Dogs stay for a fee and the hotel allows them in guest rooms, though you’ll want to confirm size restrictions and any breed policies when you book. The rooms themselves are standard motel fare, but several have fireplaces, which matters in this elevation. There’s a pool on the property (dogs aren’t permitted in it, obviously), and the layout feels open enough that you won’t feel boxed in during a longer stay.

Etna is genuinely useful as a base if you’re hiking in the area. The town sits at about 2,600 feet elevation and has immediate access to trails heading into the Trinity Alps; the Pacific Crest Trail runs through the larger region. The McCloud River is accessible for water-loving dogs. Downtown Etna is small enough to walk through, and local spots like restaurants with outdoor seating tend to accommodate dogs on their patios. The drive to nearby Scott Valley State Park takes under twenty minutes. Winter can bring snow at this elevation, so plan accordingly if you’re coming November through March. Summer and early fall are the best windows—roads are clear and the hiking season is in full swing.