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…