Featured camping/rv
MacKerricher State Park
Fort Bragg
MacKerricher State Park is more dog-friendly than most California state parks. Leashed dogs are allowed on some beaches and trails.
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Mendocino Grove
Mendocino
Mendocino Grove is a luxury camping experience in the coastal woods of Mendocino. Enjoy all the romance of camping without the hassle of tent wrangling and gear. Features include roomy tents, comfy beds, crisp white linens and down comforters.
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Shambhala Ranch
Ukiah
Located near the Coastal Town of Mendocino, in Northern California, this secluded Retreat Center specializes in group hospitality.
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Albion River Campground
Albion
This hidden gem is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a tranquil getaway with their furry companions. One of the standout features of Albion River Campground is its unwavering commitment to being dog-friendly.
Read moreBlack Butte River Ranch
Covelo
Black Butte River Ranch sits on 14 acres that genuinely feel separate from the rest of the world—property line to Mendocino National Forest, Eel River access, and enough quiet that you’ll actually hear your dog’s paws on the ground. The cabins themselves vary in size
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Willits
Developed as a logging camp in 1907, Camp Noyo, originally called “Camp Four,” was the fourth camp established by the Union Lumber Company as it progressed east from Fort Bragg along the current route of the California Western Railroad's Skunk Train.
Read moreCaspar Beach RV Park & Campground
Caspar
Caspar Beach RV Park sits right at the edge of a cove where the bluff drops to sand, and you can hear the ocean from most campsites—some sites have actual beach access through a gate. The park sprawls across a mix of terrain with both
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Mendocino
Caspar Beach RV Park and Campground, located in Mendocino County's picturesque blufftop cove just 3.5 miles north of Mendocino, offers a welcoming retreat for travelers seeking a dog-friendly getaway.
Read moreFort Bragg Leisure RV resort
Fort Bragg
Leisure Time RV Park is located half way between Humboldt and San Francisco off Highway 1. Offering a variety of natural wonders and historic sites for those looking to get away and explore the beauty of California's North Coast.
Read moreGualala River Redwood Park
Gualala
Gualala River Redwood Park in Mendocino County, California, offers a serene camping experience amidst majestic Redwoods along the river and near the sea.
Read moreHidden Pines RV Park Campground
Fort Bragg
Hidden Pines sits on Highway 1 north of Fort Bragg beneath coast redwoods, spread across 18 acres with enough distance between sites to prevent crowding. The property mixes RV pull-throughs, back-in spots, and separate tent areas across gentle terrain. Full hookups are available for RVs,
Read moreIrish Beach
Manchester
Irish Beach in Manchester, Mendocino County, California, offers a unique coastal experience with a rich history dating back to the early 1960s.
Read moreMendocino Magic Campground
Laytonville
Mendocino Magic is a 600-acre private campground and outdoor events destination located near Laytonville, California. Historically a logging camp and later a commercial trout farm, the property has transformed into a recreational haven for those seeking a connection with nature.
Read moreMendocino Redwoods RV Resort
Willits
The Mendocino Redwoods RV Resort award-winning, family-friendly camping resort has it all: tent sites, RV sites, cabins, pool, hot tub, water-spray park, petting zoo, mini-golf, fishing, playground, volleyball court, bike rentals, WiFi, group activities—even a dog playground.
Read moreRedwoods River Resort
Leggett
Redwoods River Resort & Campground in Leggett, Mendocino County, California, offers a delightful retreat for travelers seeking a family-friendly campground experience.
Read moreSleepy Hollow RV Park
Willits
In Willits, Mendocino County, California Wine Country, Sleepy Hollow RV Park offers a serene retreat for travelers seeking a pet-friendly accommodation. This small park boasts long pull-through sites with a 30 amp maximum, catering to RVers and tenters alike.
Read moreSportsman’s RV Park
Fort Bragg
Sportsman's RV Park in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, California Coast, is where every adventure begins.
Read moreThe Madrones
Philo
With National award winning architecture, this Mediterranean compound was once a modest rural homestead and TV repair shop.
Read moreTrout Creek Campground
Potter Valley
Trout Creek is one of the few sizable creeks on the McCloud Flats, and is a popular undeveloped camping area. Vault toilets are provided, but there are no tables at these dispersed sites.
Read moreWestport Beach RV Park & Campground
Westport
Westport Beach RV Park sits on a bluff above the Pacific with immediate access to tide pools and a dark sand beach where dogs can run—a rare combination on the Mendocino coast. The campground sprawls across 75 full-hookup RV sites, 50 tent sites, and five
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Splash hits: Summer delights for water-loving dogs
The dog days of summer are here! Got a pup who loves the water? California's rivers, lakes and coastal landscapes welcome four-legged family members with paw-some adventures.
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Rove the rivers and coastline of magical Mendocino
Few places cater to water-loving canines like Catch A Canoe & Bicycles, Too. A perennial DogTrekker favorite, this Mendocino coast mainstay runs guided tours and rents dog-friendly watersports equipment on the Stanford Inn grounds. Innkeepers Joan and Jeff Stanford have…
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Stanford Inn: Green, gorgeous and welcoming for 45 years
The Stanford Inn by the Sea in Mendocino celebrates 45 years of welcoming dogs with ocean-view rooms, plant-based dining, spa services and nature walks. This eco-resort treats four-legged guests like family, with treats, beds and coastal trails nearby.
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Redwoods, shallow roots, and dogs on fire roads
Coast redwoods have roots just 6-12 feet deep but 100 feet wide. Here's why that shapes where your dog can walk in California's redwood parks.
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Roosevelt elk and dogs: rules for the North Coast
Roosevelt elk, bears, seal pups, plovers — California's North Coast is thick with wildlife. Here's exactly what to do when your dog meets them.
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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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