Welcome to the ultimate guide to dog-friendly parks in the North Coast! From expansive beaches to lush forests, the North Coast offers a diverse range of outdoor spaces where both you and your furry companion are welcome. Whether you're looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, play fetch in a wide-open field, or simply relax in nature, there's something for every dog owner to explore. Grab your pup's leash and get ready to embark on unforgettable adventures together in these pet-friendly parks. Let's discover the best spots for you and your four-legged friend!
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Arcata Community Forest

The Arcata Community Forest, located in Arcata, Humboldt County, on the North Coast, offers a serene escape just minutes from…
Arcata Community Park

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

The 307-acre Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary in Humboldt County, North Coast, is a haven for nature enthusiasts and their…
B. Bryan Preserve

B Bryan Preserve is committed to the breeding and conservation of African Hoof Stock. They currently raise, breed and study…
Beachfront Park

This is a great park to see some of the local attractions, ride your bike, walk your dog, or picnic.…
Belinda Point

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

The Benbow family, interested in preserving the natural scene around the Hotel and along the river, made efforts to place…
Big River Trail

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 Parks and Recreation teamed up with Carsen Crans to install Blue Lake Dog Park, a long-awaited dog park
Blue Ox Millworks & Historic Park

Blue Ox Millworks & Historic Park in Eureka, Humboldt County, offers a unique experience where visitors can witness the intricate…
Brewery Gulch Drive

Brewery Gulch Drive, located in Mendocino County, California, offers a picturesque stroll along the bluffs of Mendocino Bay. This serene…
Cache Creek Natural Area

Cache Creek Natural Area is excellent for winter wildlife watching, especially along the dog-friendly, seven-mile-long Redbud Trail.
Caspar Uplands Trail

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

The Chamberlain Creek Trail is half way between Fort Bragg and Willits on Hwy 20, in the middle of the…
City View Trail

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

Cooks Beach / Bonham Trail in Gualala, Mendocino County, California, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry…
Cow Mountain Recreation Area

Named for the longhorn cattle that once roamed wild, the 52,000-acre Cow Mountain Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational…
Crescent Beach

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

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)

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

In the early 1900’s Dry Lagoon was drained by early farmers and several types of crops were attempted but none…
Eastside Lake Trail

Eastside Lake Trail in Ukiah, Mendocino County, California Wine Country offers a picturesque outdoor experience for dog owners. Accessible from…
Eureka Boardwalk & Waterfront Trail

The Boardwalk and Waterfront Trail starts gives people and their dogs a chance to walk, unwind and watch the ocean…
Florence Keller Park

Florence Keller Park in Crescent City, Del Norte County, on the North Coast, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and…
Forest History Trail

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

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

Open to the public for the first time in over a century, the new coastal trails in Fort Bragg have…
Gualala Bluff Trail

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

The Gualala Point Regional park and beach is a 195-acre park on the Mendocino/Sonoma County line with a little bit…
Hammond Trail

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

The Hare Creek Beach trail is a very sweet pocket beach owned by Mendocino Land Trust, located at the south…
Haul Road Recreation Trail

To access the Haul Road recreation trail, park your car in downtown Fort Bragg near the Pudding Creek Trestle, a…
Headlands Loop Trail

Dogs are allowed on the beach and headland trails west of Highway 1 within Jug Handle State Natural Reserve on…
Headwaters Forest Reserve

The Headwaters Forest Reserve is 7,472 acres of public land six miles southeast of Eureka. The reserve was the site…
Hearn Gulch Trail

The Hearn Gulch Trail, located in the southern Mendocino Coast’s “banana belt,” is a must-visit destination for dog owners exploring…
Hiller Park

Located on the West end of Hiller Road, this park is in a beautiful open space setting just off the…
Homestead 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

The Humboldt Coastal Nature Center is unique in this region. Its location makes it a public gateway to over 1000…
Jackson Demonstration State Forest

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

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)

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

Nestled in the picturesque hills of Mendocino County, Lake Mendocino Recreation Area offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and…
Limekiln State Park

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

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

Locke-Paddon Wetland Community Park is one of the few protected wetlands in Monterey county, with a series of freshwater vernal…
Low Gap Dog Park

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 Harbor Park is one-acre and features a boat launch, picnic area, playground and several artist galleries.
MacKerricher State Park

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

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

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

Manzanita Park, part of Monterey County Parks, is operated by the North County Youth Recreation Association, and the entrance gate…
MCDOG Park

MCDOG Park in Fort Bragg, part of the Mendocino Coast Dog Owners Group (MCDOG), offers a haven for furry companions…
Mendocino Headlands State Park

Much photographed Mendocino Headlands State Park is one of few state parks to allow dogs on dirt trails. Keep your…
Mendocino National Forest

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

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

One of the most unique features in Monterey County is the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail. This paved path stretches…
Monterey Bay Coastal Trail

Too many urban waterfronts are obscured by traffic, buildings and congestion, but around Monterey Bay, even the developed sections of…
Monterey Dog Park

The City of Monterey has a dog park where your dog can run off leash. The park is located across…
Myrtle Creek Trail

The Myrtle Creek Trail within Smith River National Recreation Area in Crescent City, Del Norte County, offers a serene escape…
Navarro Point Trail

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

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

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

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

Perkins-Creek Ridge Trail is a five mile, steady uphill climb offering panoramic views of the surrounding area. Dogs must be…
Peter Douglas Trail

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

Pogie Point Campground in Potter Valley, Mendocino County, California Wine Country, offers a serene camping experience near the tranquil shores…
Point Arena Lighthouse

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

In March 2014 President Obama signed a proclamation to establish the first shoreline addition to the California Coastal National Monument. The…
Pomo Bluffs Park

Pomo Bluffs Park, which opened in April 2006, encompasses 25 acres on the southern bluffs above Noyo Bay. The park
Redbud Trail

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

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

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

This secret trail to a waterfall is an enchanting spot that is only a 20 minute walk off of County…
Sequoia Park

Sequoia Park in Eureka, Humboldt County, along the North Coast, is a beloved community treasure boasting a century of natural…
Shakota Trail

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

Six Rivers National Forest offers nearly one million acres of forest for your enjoyment, relaxation, and exploration. Within a six-hour…
Spring Ranch Trail

Spring Ranch trail is found the northwest corner of Van Damme State Park. This is a very lovely spot, offering spectacular…
Stoney Creek Trail

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

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

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

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

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

Van Duzen County Park has beautiful virgin redwood groves and is great for picnicking, camping, hiking, fishing and swimming in…
Wardlaw Dog Park

In the heart of Vallejo, within the picturesque Blue Rock Springs Corridor Park, lies the expansive Wardlaw Dog Park. Spanning…
Westport Headlands Trail

The Westport Headlands trail area is a community gathering spot with a rich history of past uses. In the past,…
Westside Community Park

Westside Community Park in Lakeport, CA, features the Ron Raetz Dog Park, a popular spot for dog owners. This approximately…