Featured parks
American River Cherry Company
Placerville
American River Cherry Company, located in Placerville, El Dorado County, is a delightful destination for cherry and berry enthusiasts. This family farm, open seasonally from late-May to mid-July, boasts over 1000 cherry trees and approximately 24 rows of berries.
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Bassi Falls
Placerville
What you see at Bassi Falls depends on when you go. In spring, the melt-water cascade tumbles violently 109 feet over a jumble of polished granite boulders. In summer, the flow shrinks to just a trickle, but wildflowers provides visual compensation.
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Big Meadow East
South Lake Tahoe
Big Meadow East is 8.8 miles round trip. Location: The Big Meadow trailhead is on the north side of Highway 89 approximately five miles south of US 50. This part of the trail is open to hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians.
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Big Meadow trailhead
South Lake Tahoe
Big Meadow Trailhead to Big Meadow is 1.4 miles round trip and rated easy. Location: The Big Meadow trailhead is on the north side of Highway 89 approximately five miles south of US 50.
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Bijou Dog Park
South Lake Tahoe
Located within Bijou Community Park in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, Bijou Dog Park offers a delightful retreat for furry companions and their owners.
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Cascade Creek Falls
South Lake Tahoe
Cascade Creek Falls is a picturesque natural attraction located in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California.
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D. L. Bliss State Park
South Lake Tahoe
L. Bliss State Park, a haven for nature enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Delfino Farms
Camino
This Apple Hill ranch has it all, from apple orchards, pie shop and restaurant to corn maze, pumpkin patch, Christmas trees, gourds, Indian corn, farm animals, nature trail and an acre of lawn. Since 1964, Edio and Joan Delfino have loved sharing their farm with
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Desolation Wilderness
Placerville
With numerous alpine lakes, scenic waterfalls and towering granite peaks, Desolation Wilderness is a perfect location for a summer trip. You'll find what you're looking for here.
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Eagle Falls Trail
South Lake Tahoe
Eagle Falls Trail offers an easy, dog-friendly hike with stunning scenery that's perfect for beginning hikers who aren't afraid of a bit of a climb in South Lake Tahoe.
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Echo Lake
South Lake Tahoe
Echo Lake offers year-round dog-friendly fun with hiking options and a SNO-Park in the winter season. This scenic area at Echo Summit is justifiably popular with DogTrekkers as leashes are not required away from developed areas.
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El Dorado Trail
Sacramento
The El Dorado Trail stretches approximately 35 miles between Placerville and the Camino area of Northern California, offering a scenic route or pedestrians, cyclists, and equestrians. With a gentle 2% grade this trail provides an easy spot for dog walking.
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Fallen Leaf Lake Trail
South Lake Tahoe
This beautiful lake, second largest in the Tahoe Basin, is a great spot for dog-friendly picnicking, swimming, fishing, and biking. From the South Lake Tahoe "Y", drive north on Highway 89 and turn left on Fallen Leaf Lake Road.
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Forebay Park
Pollock Pines
Forebay Park, situated on Forebay Road in Pollock Pines, California, approximately 15 miles east of Placerville on State Highway 50, is a prime destination for outdoor enthusiasts visiting El Dorado County in Gold Country.
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Fudge Factory Farm
Placerville
Fudge Factory Farm in Placerville, El Dorado County, is a haven for both humans and their furry companions.
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Gold Bug Mine & Park
Placerville
When exploring the historic Gold Country in Placerville, El Dorado County, visitors must not miss the captivating Gold Bug Mine & Park.
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Jenkinson Lake
Pollock Pines
This 650-acre, turquoise-blue gem of a lake with a nine-mile trail around its circumference is a very popular with Central Valley residents escaping the summer heat. At 3,500 feet in elevation, it's a good 10 degrees cooler than the valley below.
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Meiss Meadow SNO-Park
South Lake Tahoe
Meiss Meadow SNO-Park is located on the north side of Highway 88 near Carson Pass. Recommended Activities: Cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and snow play. No snowmobiles. The SNO-Park program provides winter recreation at locations along the Sierra Nevada.
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Shoreline Hike at Sly Park
Pollock Pines
Located in Pollock Pines, El Dorado County, within the picturesque Gold Country region, the Shoreline Hike at Sly Park offers a delightful outdoor experience for both humans and their furry companions.
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Sly Park Recreation Area
Pollock Pines
Sly Park Recreation Area is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of El Dorado County at an elevation of 3,500 feet. The city of Placerville is 17 miles west of the park and Lake Tahoe is 55 miles to the east via highway 50.
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Taylor Creek
South Lake Tahoe
Taylor Creek is located on the west side of Highway 89, just north of Camp Richardson Road. Overnight camping is not allowed. Leashed pets are permitted at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center and on the trails.
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Bluestone Meadow Farm
Placerville
Bluestone Meadow Farm, located in the Sierra foothills of Placerville, is a haven for both families and their furry companions. This farm upholds the rich...
Read moreBradford Park
Shingle Springs
Located off the Ponderosa Road, exit Highway 50, this 5-acre park consists of a playground, small sports field and large covered picnic areas. Originally developed by the Lions Club, the county has actively developed and maintained the site for several years.
Read moreCommunity Dog Park
El Dorado Hills
Community Dog Park is a dog park in San Bernardino County in California’s Southern California.
Read moreCronan Ranch Regional Trails
Pilot Hill
Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park is 1,418 scenic acres laced with 12 miles of dog-friendly hiking and riding trails leading from two staging areas to the South Fork of the American River.
Read moreDave Moore Nature Area
Sacramento
One of the main features of the dog-friendly Dave Moore Nature Area is a loop trail about a mile long which goes from the parking lot trailhead to the South Fork American River and back again passing through several habitat types.
Read moreEd Z’berg Sugar Pine
Tahoma
In Tahoma, El Dorado County, visitors can explore the scenic Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park with their furry companions. Dogs are welcome at this park as long as they are leashed and stick to the designated trails.
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Placerville
Eldorado National Forest is a dog-friendly park in Placerville in California’s Gold Country.
Read moreGoldbud Farms
Placerville
In the picturesque Gold Country of El Dorado County, Goldbud Farms is a haven for fruit enthusiasts and dog lovers alike. This family-owned farm is renowned for its bountiful harvest of the juiciest cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums, pears, and apples.
Read moreHenningsen Lotus Park
Lotus
Located on the South Fork of the American River, the 51 acre park provides a wide variety of active and passive recreation opportunities. In conjunction with the river program, the park provides a boat launch and beach area.
Read moreHigh Sierra Iris & Wedding
Camino
In the picturesque hills of Camino, California, the High Sierra Iris & Wedding Gardens is a hidden gem that welcomes both flower enthusiasts and their furry companions.
Read moreHooverville Orchards
Placerville
Hooverville Orchards in Placerville, El Dorado County, is a dog-friendly haven for fruit enthusiasts and furry companions alike.
Read moreHorsetail Falls
Twin Bridges
Horsetail Falls, a Tahoe-area landmark visible from Highway 50 at Twin Bridges, offers a thrilling adventure for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
Read moreIron Mountain SNO-Park
Kyburz
Iron Mountain SNO-Park, situated in Kyburz, El Dorado County, along the Eastern Sierra, offers a range of winter activities for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
Read moreLotus Bonsai Nursery
Placerville
In the picturesque Sierra Nevada foothills, Lotus Bonsai Nursery and Gardens is a hidden gem for both bonsai enthusiasts and their furry companions.
Read moreLovers Leap
Twin Bridges
This landmark granite dome, a popular climbing destination with more than 150 established routes, rears above the hamlet of Strawberry, offering panoramic...
Read moreMarshall Gold Discovery
Coloma
The world stampeded to California Gold Country soon after James W. Marshall found shining flecks of gold in the tailrace of the sawmill he was building for himself and John Sutter on the American River near what is now Coloma.
Read moreMeeks Bay Trail
Meeks Bay
Directions to the trailhead: Take Highway 89 to the Meeks Bay Resort. Parking is located across the highway from the resort in a small dirt parking lot.
Read moreMotel 6 Cameron Park
Cameron Park
Motel 6 Cameron Park is a dog-friendly hotel in Cameron Park in California’s Gold Country, welcoming guests and their four-legged companions, near dog-friendly parks and open spaces.
Read moreOlmstead Loop Trail
Sacramento
Discover the dog-friendly Olmstead Loop Trail in El Dorado County, offering scenic views of rolling hills, oak trees and wildflowers in spring.
Read morePioneer Park
Somerset
Pioneer Park, situated in scenic southern El Dorado County, is a sprawling 21-acre recreational haven in Somerset, Gold Country.
Read moreThe Society Dog Park
El Dorado Hills
The Society Dog Park is a dog park in San Diego County in California’s Southern California.
Read moreVan Sickle Bi-State Park
South Lake Tahoe
A partnership project of Nevada State Parks, the Tahoe Conservancy and numerous other organizations, this new, 575-acre park is the only bi-state park in the nation with a joint entrance.
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