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Catheys Valley Park
Catheys Valley
Catheys Valley Park is a dog-friendly park located in Catheys Valley, California, in beautiful Mariposa County — the gateway to Yosemite National Park. Rated 4.5/5 on Google (85 reviews).
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Day 1: Woof this way
Your Yosemite Mariposa County road trip starts here. Check into a pet-friendly hotel, stroll charming main streets lined with water bowls, and grab craft brews at 1850 Restaurant. Then gaze up at the Sierra skies and dream about tomorrow's adventures.
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Dog-friendly road trip: Highway 140 to Yosemite National Park
Spring is prime time to road-trip Highway 140 to Yosemite with your dog. Small towns like Mariposa and Fish Camp offer dog-friendly lodging from luxury Tenaya Lodge cabins to Airstreams at AutoCamp, all surrounded by blooming wildflowers and gushing waterfalls.
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Tail-waggin’ times outside the Park
Mariposa County beyond Yosemite's boundaries is packed with dog-friendly fun. Hike through Sierra and Stanislaus National Forests, stroll historic Gold Country towns like Mariposa and Coulterville, and find water bowls waiting outside charming local shops and eateries.
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Tour Gold Rush towns
Mariposa County's towns all make great walks for you and Fido. In Mariposa, the shop-lined streets, Art Park and Mariposa Creek Walk make for a nice way to explore the quaint mountain community and several restaurants boast outdoor seating areas…
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Spring into Yosemite
Spring is the perfect time to visit Yosemite with your dog. Waterfalls rush, wildflowers bloom, and leashed dogs are welcome on most paved roads and paths in the valley. Mariposa County along the way adds dog-friendly lodging, dining and hikes.
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Dog-friendly trails and outdoor adventures near Yosemite this spring
If your dog measures joy in miles, spring in Yosemite Mariposa County delivers. Dog-friendly trails inside the Valley and throughout nearby national forest lands offer space to roam beneath towering granite cliffs and whispering pines. Visit midweek for open trailheads…
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