Dog-Friendly Parks near Lake Tahoe Region

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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.

Boca Reservoir

Truckee

In Truckee, Nevada County, within the Gold Country Trails, lies the Boca Reservoir, a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Buttermilk Bend Trail

Penn Valley

The Buttermilk Bend Trail is an easy, 1.5-mile hike along bluffs above the South Yuba River. It's especially popular in March, April and May, when wildflowers frame views of the churning river below.

Coldstream Valley offers a mellow hike with your dog offering views of the Sierra Crest, has nice flowers in the spring, and circumnavigates a series of ponds. Head down Coldstream Road, which alternates pavement and dirt.

Dogs Run Free Dog Park

Grass Valley

Dogs Run Free is 1.7 fully-fenced acres of beautiful ponderosa pines and scrub oaks, and includes 10 benches for people socializing, too.

Donner Lake Rim Trail

Truckee

The Donner Lake Rim Trail trail is being built by the Truckee Donner Land Trust with volunteer labor.

Donner Memorial State Park

Truckee

Donner Memorial State Park offers camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, water-skiing and hiking at Donner Lake in Truckee, CA. At the far end of Donner Memorial State Park, the Coldstream Valley fire road connects with dog-friendly trails traversing the High Sierra.

Donner Pass Rest Area I-80

Truckee

If you're planning a road trip of any distance, look to California's Rest Areas when you need to take a break.

Lookout Trail

Truckee

Hiking in and around Northstar California is a fun way to spend your days in the mountains. The views, scenery and fresh air are always refreshing.

Nevada Beach and Campground

Zephyr Cove

Dog-friendly Nevada Beach is located about a mile from the parking lot at Highway 50 and Kahle Drive. A portion of this .7-mile-long beach, one of the most beautiful at Tahoe, is dog-friendly.

North to Vista

Tahoe City

The Barker Pass North to Vista Point is a dog-friendly trail is open to hikers and equestrians and is 3.5 miles round trip. This part of the TRT is also...

Point Defiance Trail

Penn Valley

The Point Defiance Trail in Truckee, Nevada County, offers a picturesque escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

South Yuba River State Park

Penn Valley

South Yuba River State Park is not a contiguous park, but rather a patchwork of lands spread along a 20-mile section of river from Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park on the east to the Bridgeport covered bridge in the west.

Western Gateway Dog Park

Penn Valley

Western Gateway Dog Park in Truckee, Nevada County, is a premier destination for dog owners seeking a dog-friendly outdoor experience in the Gold Country region.

Condon Park

Grass Valley

Condon Park, located in Grass Valley within Nevada County's Gold Country, is an expansive 80-acre Regional Park offering a plethora of recreational activities for visitors of all ages.

Donner Summit

Truckee

Donner Summit is located on the south side of I-80 at the Castle Peak exit beyond Boreal Inn. Ski trails are on the north side of the freeway. Land adjoining the SNO-Park site is private property.

Empire Mine

Grass Valley

The Empire Mine was the richest hard-rock mine in the State of California producing 5.8 million ounces of gold in its operating history of 106 years (1850-1956).

Glenshire Lake

Truckee

Glenshire Lake, located in Truckee, Nevada County, is a serene destination offering a picturesque loop trail perfect for families and dog owners alike.

Independence Trail

Nevada City

The Independence Trail had its origins as the Excelsior Canal, a five-foot-wide aqueduct exceptionally engineered in 1859 to carry water for hydraulic...

Kingsbury Grade North

Zephyr Cove

Kingsbury Grade North trail is rated easy and is one mile round trip. Location: The Kingsbury Grade North trailhead is at the end of Andria Drive. To get...

Malakoff Diggins

Nevada City

Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, located in Truckee, Nevada County, is a significant site in California's Gold Country. As the state's largest "hydraulic" mine, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the gold mining history of the region.

Martis Creek Wildlife Area

Truckee

Martis Creek Wildlife Area, located near Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and Reno, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions in Nevada County's Gold Country.

Northstar California

Truckee

Northstar California, located in Truckee, Nevada County, is a premier four-season resort offering a plethora of activities for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Sawmill Trail

Truckee

Northstar chairlift is dog friendly Hiking in and around Northstar® Resort is a fun way to spend your days in the mountains.

Serene Lakes

Truckee

Serene Lakes is a laid-back vacation-home development near Soda Springs. The adjoining lakes have public access and are great for paddling as no motorboats are allowed.

South to Star

Zephyr Cove

Kingsbury South to Star Lake is 17.6 miles round trip and rated difficult. Location: The Kingsbury South trailhead is at the Heavenly Stagecoach parking lot. Take Highway 207 (Kingsbury Grade) toward the pass (i.e.

South Yuba River Trail

Nevada City

The South Yuba River Trail in Truckee, Nevada County, is a 12-mile scenic route that welcomes hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders to explore historic foothill river canyons.

Sunset Trail

Truckee

Hiking in and around Northstar® Resort is a fun way to spend your days in the mountains. From ride the gondola and hike down the mountain, to hike through the Martis Valley, The views and scenery will be amazing.

Tahoe Donner Cross-Country Ski

Truckee

When you head out for a ski, don’t leave Fido at home! At Tahoe Donner Cross Country you can enjoy cross country skiing, snowshoeing or even fat biking with your dog by your side.

Tahoe Trail High Traverse

Truckee

• Northstar chairlift is dog friendly Hiking in and around Northstar® Resort is a fun way to spend your days in the mountains.

Trout Creek Trail

Truckee

Trout Creek trail is a multi-use, paved path that connects the Tahoe Donner neighborhood to Bridge Street in downtown Truckee. The trail begins off of Northwoods Blvd. near Coyote Moon Golf Course.

Truckee River Legacy Trail

Truckee

The Truckee River Legacy Trail connects downtown Truckee with the Glenshire neighborhood, while traveling along the banks of the Truckee River.

Truckee River Regional Park

Truckee

Truckee River Regional Park, located in Truckee, Nevada County, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Watson Lake Loop

Truckee

Hiking in and around Northstar® Resort is a fun way to spend your days in the mountains. Whether you would like to ride the gondola and hike down the...

West Martis Creek Loop

Truckee

The West Martis Creek Trail at Northstar California, located in Truckee, Nevada County, is a delightful dog-friendly hiking option in the Gold Country region.

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