Featured bars/taprooms
Oakhurst Spirits
Oakhurst
Oakhurst Spirits, located in Oakhurst, Yosemite Madera County, is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking a unique experience in the Gold Country region.
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South Gate Brewing Company
Oakhurst
In the picturesque Sierra Nevada foothills, South Gate Brewing Company in Oakhurst, California, offers a unique blend of craft beer, delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere for both two-legged and four-legged visitors alike.
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Yosemite Wine Tails
Oakhurst
On Highway 41 en route to Yosemite National Park, Oakhurst's newest wine and beer bar, Yosemite Wine Tails, beckons visitors with its unique selection of drinks and local snacks.
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Bass Lake: A pet-friendly, Yosemite-area lure
Bass Lake near Yosemite has warm water, dog-friendly resorts, and vacation rentals surrounded by Sierra National Forest. Rent a pontoon boat, hike to a fire lookout, or relax at a nearby winery while your pup enjoys the mountain air.
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Journey to Wawona (Madera County, south entrance)
The Highway 41 corridor from Oakhurst to Yosemite's south entrance is full of dog-friendly stops. Bass Lake resorts, the quirky town of Coarsegold, a steam train in Fish Camp and the luxury Tenaya Lodge all welcome four-legged travelers.
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Madera County: South entrance (Hwy 41)
Oakhurst in Madera County serves as the main gateway to Yosemite's south entrance, with dog-friendly inns, wineries, a historic railroad and nearby Bass Lake. From budget-friendly stays to five-star luxury, this corridor has options for every DogTrekker.
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Gotta lake it
Gold Country lakes offer cool relief for dogs and their people all summer long. From Folsom Lake's miles of shoreline to hidden Long Lake near Soda Springs and Bass Lake's pontoon boat rentals, there's a splash spot for every pup.
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Roam among giants
Most giant sequoia groves sit inside national parks where dogs aren't welcome on trails. But Nelder Grove near Oakhurst and Converse Basin Grove in the Sequoia National Forest offer dog-friendly paths among these massive, awe-inspiring trees.
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Madera county (south/wawona) entrance
The Highway 41 corridor through Madera County leads to Yosemite's south entrance, passing dog-friendly gems like Queen's Inn with its adjacent winery in Oakhurst, the quirky town of Coarsegold, Tenaya Lodge in Fish Camp and recreation-rich Bass Lake.
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