Dog-Friendly Parks near Mendocino County

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B. Bryan Preserve

Point Arena

B Bryan Preserve is committed to the breeding and conservation of African Hoof Stock.

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.

Big River State Beach is located on the south side of Mendocino, about 2 miles north of Little River. The west side of the beach is dog-friendly. Access the beach by vehicle from Highway 1, or by trails down the bluffs.

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 includes a wonderful haul road that travels about 10 miles east to connect Big River Beach with Mendocino Woodlands State Park.

Bluff Top Sea Ranch Access

Gualala

Sonoma County Regional Parks manages the Bluff Top Sea Ranch Access Trail, one of six public access trails in The Sea Ranch, a private community located south of Gualala.

Brewery Gulch Drive

Mendocino

Brewery Gulch Drive, located in Mendocino County, California, offers a picturesque stroll along the bluffs of Mendocino Bay. This serene trail, following the path of the old Highway 1, provides a tranquil escape for both humans and their furry companions.

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 the trailhead to City View Trail in Low Gap Park.

Cooks Beach / Bonham Trail

Gualala

Cooks Beach / Bonham Trail in Gualala, Mendocino County, California, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions. This picturesque destination boasts two scenic trails that cater to different preferences.

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 opportunities.

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 is somewhat hilly but well graded and has benches along the uphill portions for resting.

Fort Bragg Dog Park

Fort Bragg

In the picturesque coastal town of Fort Bragg in Mendocino County, California, the Fort Bragg Dog Park offers a haven for furry friends to frolic and socialize. Situated adjacent to the C.V.

Frank Grasse Dog Park

Willits

Frank Grasse Dog Park in Willits, Merced County, Central Valley, offers a welcoming environment for dogs and their owners to enjoy quality time together. This community dog park provides a free, off-leash facility with two separate enclosures.

Glass Beach

Fort Bragg

Glass Beach is the well-known southern beach of MacKerricher State Park in Fort Bragg. Dogs on leash are welcome. The beach can be accessed from the south end of Elm Street.

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 affords a wonderful view of the Gualala River Estuary/Lagoon, Gualala Point Park, and the Pacific Ocean.

Gualala Point Regional Park

Gualala

Gualala Point Regional Park is a 195-acre park on the Mendocino-Sonoma County line with sandy beaches, open meadows, coastal forest, a campground, and seasonal fishing on the Gualala River.

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 Gualala, Mendocino County, California Wine Country.

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 furry companions.

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 fun and safe environment for their furry companions.

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.

MCDOG Park

Fort Bragg

MCDOG Park in Fort Bragg, part of the Mendocino Coast Dog Owners Group (MCDOG), offers a haven for furry companions to roam and play freely.

Mendocino Coast Botanical

Fort Bragg

The dog-friendly Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens were founded in 1961 by retired nurseryman Ernest Schoefer and his wife, Betty.

Mendocino Dog Park

Mendocino

The Mendocino Dog Park in Merced County, Central Valley, offers a serene retreat for furry companions. This charming park may be on the smaller side, but it provides a peaceful environment with fewer dogs sharing one fenced field.

Mendocino Headlands State Park

Mendocino

Much photographed Mendocino Headlands State Park is one of few state parks to allow dogs on dirt trails.

Pelican Bluffs Preserve

Point Arena

Pelican Bluffs Preserve and Coastal Trail, a 73-acre sanctuary located south of Point Arena in Mendocino County, California, is a haven for nature enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Point Arena Lighthouse

Point Arena

Dramatically perched on a narrow peninsula, the Point Arena lighthouse was erected in 1879, destroyed by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and rebuilt the following year of steel and concrete. It is maintained today by the non-profit Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers.

Point Arena Stornetta National

Point Arena

In March 2014 President Obama signed a proclamation to establish the first shoreline addition to the California Coastal National Monument. The Point Arena Stornetta National Monument Unit protects approximately 1,665 acres of a significant and spectacular public lands along the Mendocino coast.

Railbikes on the Noyo

Fort Bragg

Dogs can ride the Railbikes. Photo by the Skunk Train. Sit back, breathe deep, and discover an entirely new way to explore with railbikes on the Noyo.

Russian Gulch State Park

Mendocino

Russian Gulch State Park and Beach in Mendocino, Mendocino County, California, offers a picturesque coastal escape where leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on the sandy shores.

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 Road 409, between Mendocino and Fort Bragg. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet.

Shakota Trail

Ukiah

In Ukiah, Mendocino County, California Wine Country, adventurers can explore the scenic Shakota Trail.

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 views of the Pacific, and trails that wind above an interesting rocky intertidal shelf.

Willits Community Dog Park

Willits

Willits Community Dog Park is a dog park in Willits in California’s North Coast.

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.

Chamberlain Creek Trail

Willits

The Chamberlain Creek Trail is half way between Fort Bragg and Willits on Hwy 20, in the middle of the Jackson Demonstration State Forest.

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 end of the City of Fort Bragg.

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 515-foot-long former Union Lumber Company railroad bridge converted to a road in 1949 and to pedestrian and bicycle use in 2007.

Headlands Loop Trail

Caspar

Dogs are allowed on the beach and headland trails west of Highway 1 within Jug Handle State Natural Reserve on the Headlands Loop trail. Dogs are not allowed on the Staircase Trail or areas east of Highway 1.

Jackson Demonstration

Fort Bragg

The Jackson Demonstration State Forest 50,000-acre tract has a long history of industrial logging activity, which began in 1862 and continued under private ownership until the state of California purchased the property in 1947.

Little River Blowhole

Little River

This trail is about 0.5 miles long, to the awesome Little River Blowhole and beyond to the bluff edge.

Manchester State Park

Manchester

This coastal park off Highway 1 about seven miles north of Point Arena has miles of ocean frontage great for long beach walks with your dog.

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, Mendocino County, California Wine Country.

Navarro River Redwoods

Elk

After winding over rolling hills and through the Anderson Valley, motorists traveling along Highway 128 suddenly enter an eleven-mile-long redwood tunnel to the sea. The redwood forest along the Navarro River is a magnificent sight.

Newport Coastal Trail

Westport

The Newport Coastal Trail in Westport, Mendocino County, California, is a dog-friendly 1.2-mile segment of the renowned California Coastal Trail, overseen by the Mendocino Land Trust.

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, which connects on its north end to MacKerricher State Park and on its south end to the Noyo Harbor and Pomo Bluffs Park.

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 and wild “Lost Coast,” deep redwood and Douglas fir forests, and old-growth trees sculpted into bizarre shapes by salty winds.

Pomo Bluffs Park

Fort Bragg

Pomo Bluffs Park, located in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, California, is a picturesque 25-acre coastal gem that opened its gates to the public in April 2006.

Sinkyone Wilderness State Park

Westport

Sinkyone Wilderness State Park is located on the southern portion of the Lost Coast and features a rugged coastline with the Lost Coast Trail. The park offers an arresting landscape with canyons, tide pools, waterfalls, and dark sand beaches where visitors can view Roosevelt elk,

Stornetta Public Lands

Point Arena

The 1,600 acre Stornetta Public Lands are located along the Mendocino County coast just north of Point Arena. They encompass two-plus miles of coastline, the estuary of the Garcia River and adjacent beach, and a small island accessible during low tide.

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