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Big Bear Shores RV Resort
Fawnskin
Full-hookup RV resort on the north shore of Big Bear Lake in Fawnskin, welcoming up to two leashed dogs per lot with lake access, a pool, and nearby forest trails.
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Hanna Flat Campground
Fawnskin
Quiet forest campground north of Fawnskin with 80-plus sites, nearby trails, and a peaceful mountain setting for camping with your leashed dog.
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Holcomb Valley Ranch
Fawnskin
Holcomb Valley Ranch, set within the San Bernardino Mountains and close to Big Bear Lake, spans 400 acres. This private retreat is rich in history, evolving from a gold rush town to a cattle ranch and later a Scout camp.
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Serrano Campground
Fawnskin
Serrano Campground in the San Bernardino mountains, located on the north side of Big Bear Lake, 2 miles east of Fawnskin, offers a serene retreat with 93 single sites and 16 double sites for campers to enjoy.
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Best dog-friendly hiking trails near Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino National Forest has trails for every skill level. Hike Pine Knot Trail to a 7,784-foot viewpoint, tackle Castle Rock Peak, or take the family-friendly Woodland Trail loop.
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Dive into summer at Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake boasts 300 days of sunshine and dark nights perfect for stargazing, but that's just the start. This mountain jewel in the San Bernardino National Forest also has great fishing, boating and water activities, hiking and biking trails…
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Puptopia Festival
Calling all dog lovers and pet parents! You're invited to come out to the Big Bear Puptopia Festival on July 25 for a tail-wagging day of fun in Veterans Park. Enjoy the Pawground, relax in the K9 Lounge, watch stunt…
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Paws, heat, and the fragile crust beneath
California desert dog travel: why surface heat, fragile cryptobiotic soil, and trail etiquette matter more in Palm Springs than a Sierra meadow.
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26 dog-friendly cabins in Big Bear
26 dog-friendly cabins across Big Bear and the San Bernardino Mountains, from Big Bear Lake to Yermo, drawn from DogTrekker's directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties.
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Pups for the planet: leaving only paw prints
This Earth Day, DogTrekker is celebrating something worth wagging about: our community. A recent reader survey shows 99% of you pack it in and pack it out, and 95% leash up in sensitive habitats. Now, that’s a pack worth howling…
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