Parks near Mendocino County
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Big River State Beach
Mendocino
Big River State Beach is located on the south side of Mendocino, about 2 miles north of Little River. The…
Glass Beach
Fort Bragg
Glass Beach is the well-known southern beach of MacKerricher State Park in Fort Bragg. Dogs on leash are welcome.
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
Fort Bragg
The dog-friendly Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens were founded in 1961 by retired nurseryman Ernest Schoefer and his wife, Betty. Ernest’s…
Railbikes on the Noyo by the Skunk Train
Fort Bragg
Sit back, breathe deep, and discover an entirely new way to explore with railbikes on the Noyo. Electric-powered and virtually…
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B. Bryan Preserve
Point Arena
B Bryan Preserve is committed to the breeding and conservation of African Hoof Stock. They currently raise, breed and study…
Belinda Point
Fort Bragg
This 0.7-mile long trail leads to Belinda Point, as well as a stairway down to a rocky pocket beach. The…
Big River Trail
Mendocino
In 2002, Mendocino Land Trust completed the purchase and transfer of 7,334 acres around Big River to California State Parks. This…
Brewery Gulch Drive
Mendocino
Brewery Gulch Drive, located in Mendocino County, California, offers a picturesque stroll along the bluffs of Mendocino Bay. This serene…
Caspar Uplands Trail
Caspar
The Caspar Uplands trail’s north end is at Caspar State Beach, a much-loved pocket beach offering surfing, snorkeling, and picnicking. Just…
Chamberlain Creek Trail
Willits
The Chamberlain Creek Trail is half way between Fort Bragg and Willits on Hwy 20, in the middle of the…
City View Trail
Ukiah
City View trail is a dog-friendly hike in Ukiah with views of Ukiah Valley. Dogs are allowed on leash. Find…
Cooks Beach / Bonham Trail
Gualala
Cooks Beach / Bonham Trail in Gualala, Mendocino County, California, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry…
Cow Mountain Recreation Area
Ukiah
Named for the longhorn cattle that once roamed wild, the 52,000-acre Cow Mountain Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational…
Eastside Lake Trail
Ukiah
Eastside Lake Trail in Ukiah, Mendocino County, California Wine Country offers a picturesque outdoor experience for dog owners. Accessible from…
Forest History Trail
Fort Bragg
The Forest History Trail is a moderately easy 4 mile single track trail I is a beautiful, narrow trail that…
Fort Bragg Coastal Trail – Northern Section
Fort Bragg
Open to the public for the first time in over a century, the new coastal trails in Fort Bragg have…
Fort Bragg Coastal Trail – Southern Section
Fort Bragg
Open to the public for the first time in over a century, the new coastal trails in Fort Bragg have…
Gualala Bluff Trail
Gualala
The Gualala Bluff Trail is a beautiful trail created and maintained by volunteers and the Redwood Coast Land Conservancy (RCLC). It…
Gualala Point Regional Park and Beach
Gualala
The Gualala Point Regional park and beach is a 195-acre park on the Mendocino/Sonoma County line with a little bit…
Hare Creek Beach Trail
Fort Bragg
The Hare Creek Beach trail is a very sweet pocket beach owned by Mendocino Land Trust, located at the south…
Haul Road Recreation Trail
Fort Bragg
To access the Haul Road recreation trail, park your car in downtown Fort Bragg near the Pudding Creek Trestle, a…
Headlands Loop Trail
Caspar
Dogs are allowed on the beach and headland trails west of Highway 1 within Jug Handle State Natural Reserve on…
Hearn Gulch Trail
Gualala
The Hearn Gulch Trail, located in the southern Mendocino Coast’s “banana belt,” is a must-visit destination for dog owners exploring…
Jackson Demonstration State Forest
Fort Bragg
The Jackson Demonstration State Forest 50,000-acre tract has a long history of industrial logging activity, which began in 1862 and…
Lake Mendocino Recreation Area
Ukiah
In the picturesque hills of Mendocino County, Lake Mendocino Recreation Area offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their…
Little River Blowhole (Punchbowl) Trail
Little River
This trail is about 0.5 miles long, to the awesome Little River Blowhole and beyond to the bluff edge. The…
Low Gap Dog Park
Ukiah
Low Gap Dog Park in Ukiah, Mendocino County, California Wine Country, is a must-visit destination for dog owners seeking a…
MacKerricher State Park
Fort Bragg
MacKerricher State Park is a rarity in the California State Parks system in that it is more dog-friendly than most.…
Manchester State Park and Beach
Manchester
This coastal park off Highway 1 about seven miles north of Point Arena has miles of ocean frontage great for…
MCDOG Park
Fort Bragg
MCDOG Park in Fort Bragg, part of the Mendocino Coast Dog Owners Group (MCDOG), offers a haven for furry companions…
Mendocino Headlands State Park
Mendocino
Much photographed Mendocino Headlands State Park is one of few state parks to allow dogs on dirt trails. Keep your…
Mendocino National Forest
Upper Lake
The Mendocino National Forest straddles the eastern spur of the Coastal Mountain Range in northwestern California, just a three hour…
Moat to Ross Creek Coastal Trail
Gualala
The Moat to Ross Creek Coastal Trail follows the bluff south to Ross Creek and the north end of Bowling…
Navarro Point Trail
Albion
The Navarro Point Trail, a 56-acre preserve managed by the Mendocino Land Trust (MLT), is a must-visit destination in Albion,…
Navarro River Redwoods State Park
Elk
After winding over rolling hills and through the Anderson Valley, motorists traveling along Highway 128 suddenly enter an eleven-mile-long redwood tunnel…
Newport Coastal Trail
Westport
The dog-friendly Newport Coastal Trail is a 1.2-mile long segment of the California Coastal Trail managed by the Mendocino Land…
Noyo Headlands Coastal Trail
Fort Bragg
Bikers, strollers, roller bladers, hikers, runners, families, and dogs on leash are welcome on the Noyo Headlands Coastal Trail.
Pelican Bluffs Preserve and Coastal Trail
Point Arena
The dog-friendly Pelican Bluffs Preserve and Coastal Trail, a 73-acre preserve south of Point Arena, offers spectacular ocean views.
Peter Douglas Trail
Westport
The Peter Douglas Trail is a 2.3-mile trail offering a wide variety of coastal experiences, including expansive views of Mendocino’s remote…
Pogie Point Campground
Potter Valley
Pogie Point Campground in Potter Valley, Mendocino County, California Wine Country, offers a serene camping experience near the tranquil shores…
Point Arena Lighthouse
Point Arena
The Point Arena Lighthouse accommodations are dog-friendly and feature four keeper homes & one keeper's room for your vacation pleasure.
Point Arena Stornetta National Monument
Point Arena
In March 2014 President Obama signed a proclamation to establish the first shoreline addition to the California Coastal National Monument. The…
Pomo Bluffs Park
Fort Bragg
Pomo Bluffs Park, which opened in April 2006, encompasses 25 acres on the southern bluffs above Noyo Bay. The park
Russian Gulch State Park and Beach
Mendocino
Russian Gulch State Park and Beach in Mendocino, Mendocino County, California, offers a picturesque coastal escape where leashed dogs are…
Secret Trail to a Waterfall
Mendocino
This secret trail to a waterfall is an enchanting spot that is only a 20 minute walk off of County…
Shakota Trail
Ukiah
In the heart of Ukiah, Mendocino County, California Wine Country, adventurers can explore the scenic Shakota Trail. This 6-mile round…
Spring Ranch Trail
Mendocino
Spring Ranch trail is found the northwest corner of Van Damme State Park. This is a very lovely spot, offering spectacular…
Ten Mile Beach Trail
Fort Bragg
Park your car in downtown Fort Bragg near the Pudding Creek Trestle, a 515-foot-long former Union Lumber Company railroad bridge…
Van Damme State Beach
Little River
Van Damme State Beach, located in the picturesque town of Little River, just 2-3 miles south of Mendocino on the…
Van Damme State Park Campground
Little River
Van Damme State Park campground offers a scenic beach, a lush fern-filled forest and year-round camping. You may make camping…
Westport Headlands Trail
Westport
The Westport Headlands trail area is a community gathering spot with a rich history of past uses. In the past,…