Featured parks
Dana Point Park
Fawnskin
Dana Point Park in Big Bear Lake, located in San Bernardino County within the Inland Empire, is a serene destination perfect for visitors looking to enjoy a tranquil setting with their furry companions.
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Grout Bay Recreation Area
Fawnskin
Enjoy a lakeside picnic with your leashed dog at this peaceful north-shore day-use area near Fawnskin, with easy access to the Grays Peak trailhead across the road.
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Hanna Flat trail
Fawnskin
Just a 25-minute drive from downtown Big Bear Lake in San Bernardino County, the Hanna Flat trail is a dog-friendly 7.8-mile loop intermediate-level trail that offers a diverse landscape experience.
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Castle Rock
Fawnskin
Castle Rock Trail, located near Big Bear Lake in Fawnskin, San Bernardino County, Southern California, is a 1.6-mile out-and-back trail renowned for its stunning forest setting. This moderate-rated trail is a favorite among hikers seeking a picturesque outdoor adventure.
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Fawnskin
Quiet north-shore picnic area near Fawnskin with meadow boardwalks, lake views, and access to the paved Alpine Pedal Path for on-leash walks.
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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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