Parks near North Coast
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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…
Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest
Middletown
The forest is open year-round for public recreation and is frequently used for camping, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Clear Lake State Park
Kelseyville
Clear Lake State Park is on the shores of one of California's largest freshwater lakes. The area is popular for…
Glass Beach
Fort Bragg
Glass Beach is the well-known southern beach of MacKerricher State Park in Fort Bragg. Dogs on leash are welcome.
Highland Springs Recreation Area
Lakeport
Highland Springs Recreation Area is a beautiful 3,200-acre watershed managed by Lake County Water Resources. Equestrians and hikers have enjoyed
Indian Valley Wildlife Area
Clearlake Oaks
Indian Valley Wildlife Area consists of approximately 5,000 acres around Indian Valley Reservoir. The reservoir holds large and smallmouth bass,…
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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Arcata Community Forest
Arcata
The Arcata Community Forest, located in Arcata, Humboldt County, on the North Coast, offers a serene escape just minutes from…
Arcata Community Park
Arcata
Arcata Community Park encompasses 33 acres, with softball and multi-sport fields, basketball hoops, a playground with a climbing wall
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
Arcata
The 307-acre Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary in Humboldt County, North Coast, is a haven for nature enthusiasts and their…
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…
Beachfront Park
Crescent City
This is a great park to see some of the local attractions, ride your bike, walk your dog, or picnic.…
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…
Benbow State Recreation Area
Garberville
The Benbow family, interested in preserving the natural scene around the Hotel and along the river, made efforts to place…
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…
Blue Lake Dog Park
Blue Lake
Blue Lake Parks and Recreation teamed up with Carsen Crans to install Blue Lake Dog Park, a long-awaited dog park
Blue Ox Millworks & Historic Park
Eureka
Blue Ox Millworks & Historic Park in Eureka, Humboldt County, offers a unique experience where visitors can witness the intricate…
Brewery Gulch Drive
Mendocino
Brewery Gulch Drive, located in Mendocino County, California, offers a picturesque stroll along the bluffs of Mendocino Bay. This serene…
Cache Creek Natural Area
Clearlake Oaks
Cache Creek Natural Area is excellent for winter wildlife watching, especially along the dog-friendly, seven-mile-long Redbud Trail.
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…
Crescent Beach
Crescent City
This is a long stretch of beach between South Beach and Endert's Beach that has easy access to restrooms, off…
Del Norte Redwoods State Park
Crescent City
Tall trees meet the sea at Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park. With up to 100 inches of rain a year,…
Dog Park Association of Windsor (DPAW)
Windsor
The Dog Park Association of Windsor (DPAW) in Windsor, San Francisco County, California, is a 501.c3 charity dedicated to providing…
Dry Lagoon – Humboldt Lagoons State Park
Trinidad
In the early 1900’s Dry Lagoon was drained by early farmers and several types of crops were attempted but none…
Eastside Lake Trail
Ukiah
Eastside Lake Trail in Ukiah, Mendocino County, California Wine Country offers a picturesque outdoor experience for dog owners. Accessible from…
Eureka Boardwalk & Waterfront Trail
Eureka
The Boardwalk and Waterfront Trail starts gives people and their dogs a chance to walk, unwind and watch the ocean…
Florence Keller Park
Crescent City
Florence Keller Park in Crescent City, Del Norte County, on the North Coast, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and…
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…
Hammond Trail
Arcata
The dog-friendly Hammond Trail is a 5.5 mile multi-use segment of the California Coastal Trail in Humboldt County. Planning, environmental studies, and…
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…
Headwaters Forest Reserve
Eureka
The Headwaters Forest Reserve is 7,472 acres of public land six miles southeast of Eureka. The reserve was the site…
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…
Hiller Park
Mckinleyville
Located on the West end of Hiller Road, this park is in a beautiful open space setting just off the…
Homestead Valley
Mill Valley
Homestead Valley, located in Mill Valley, Marin County, California Wine Country, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their…
Humboldt Coast Nature Center
Arcata
The Humboldt Coastal Nature Center is unique in this region. Its location makes it a public gateway to over 1000…
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…
Keeling County Park
Nice
eeling County Park, located in the town of Nice, sits on the shore of Clear Lake. This 1.5-acre park features…
King Range National Conservation Area (Shelter Cove)
Arcata
A spectacular meeting of land and sea is certainly the dominant feature of King Range National Conservation Area (NCA). Mountains…
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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…
Limekiln State Park
Big Sur
Limekiln State Park, located in Big Sur along the Monterey County coast of California, offers a picturesque retreat for outdoor…
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…
Locke-Paddon Wetland Community Park
Marina
Nestled along the northern edge of the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail lies the tranquil oasis of Locke-Paddon Wetland Community Park.…
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…
Lucerne Harbor Park
Lucerne
Lucerne Harbor Park is one-acre and features a boat launch, picnic area, playground and several artist galleries.
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.…
Mad River Levee Trail
Blue Lake
Mad River Levee Trail is located on the 1200 block of Hatchery Rd., near Mad River Brewing, in Blue Lake.
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…
Manzanita Park and Youth Sports Complex
Salinas
Manzanita Park, part of Monterey County Parks, is operated by the North County Youth Recreation Association, and the entrance gate…
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…
Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
Monterey
One of the most unique features in Monterey County is the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail. This paved path stretches…
Monterey Bay Coastal Trail
Monterey
Too many urban waterfronts are obscured by traffic, buildings and congestion, but around Monterey Bay, even the developed sections of…
Monterey Dog Park
Monterey
The City of Monterey has a dog park where your dog can run off leash. The park is located across…
Myrtle Creek Trail
Crescent City
The Myrtle Creek Trail within Smith River National Recreation Area in Crescent City, Del Norte County, offers a serene escape…
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,…
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.
Perkins-Creek Ridge Trail
Clearlake Oaks
Perkins-Creek Ridge Trail is a five mile, steady uphill climb offering panoramic views of the surrounding area. Dogs must be…
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
Redbud Trail
Clearlake Oaks
The Redbud Trail to Cache Creek is a terrific dog-friendly hike. Some up, some down, but nothing too strenuous.
Redwood National and State Park trails
Crescent City
These suggested dog-friendly walks are from the Redwood Parks Association in cooperation with Redwood National and State Parks. Myrtle Creek…
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…
Sequoia Park
Eureka
Sequoia Park in Eureka, Humboldt County, along the North Coast, is a beloved community treasure boasting a century of natural…
Shakota Trail
Ukiah
In the heart of Ukiah, Mendocino County, California Wine Country, adventurers can explore the scenic Shakota Trail. This 6-mile round…
Six Rivers National Forest
Eureka
Six Rivers National Forest offers nearly one million acres of forest for your enjoyment, relaxation, and exploration. Within a six-hour…
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…
Stoney Creek Trail
Gasquet
Stoney Creek Trail in Gasquet, Del Norte County, offers a serene escape for both dogs and their owners. This dog-friendly…
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…
Tolowa Dunes State Park
Crescent City
Tolowa Dunes State Park, a 4,000-acre California State Park in Del Norte County on the North Coast of California, offers…
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…
Van Duzen County Park
Carlotta
Van Duzen County Park has beautiful virgin redwood groves and is great for picnicking, camping, hiking, fishing and swimming in…
Wardlaw Dog Park
Vallejo
In the heart of Vallejo, within the picturesque Blue Rock Springs Corridor Park, lies the expansive Wardlaw Dog Park. Spanning…
Westport Headlands Trail
Westport
The Westport Headlands trail area is a community gathering spot with a rich history of past uses. In the past,…
Westside Community Park
Lakeport
Westside Community Park in Lakeport, CA, features the Ron Raetz Dog Park, a popular spot for dog owners. This approximately…