Dog-Friendly Parks near North Coast

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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 downtown.

Arcata Community Park

Arcata

Arcata Community Park, located in Humboldt County on the North Coast, offers a sprawling 33-acre space for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions to enjoy.

B. Bryan Preserve

Point Arena

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

Beachfront Park

Crescent City

This is a great park to see some of the local attractions, ride your bike, walk your dog, or picnic, right on hwy 101 in downtown Crescent City.

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.

Blue Lake Dog Park

Blue Lake

Blue Lake Dog Park, a collaborative effort between Blue Lake Parks and Recreation and Carsen Crans, now welcomes furry companions in Humboldt County's North Coast region.

Blue Ox Millworks & Historic

Eureka

Blue Ox Millworks & Historic Park in Eureka, Humboldt County, offers a unique experience where visitors can witness the intricate process of transforming bare logs into exquisite custom woodworking pieces.

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.

Boggs Mountain Demonstration

Middletown

Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest is open year-round for public recreation and is frequently used for camping, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The forest is nearly 3,500 acres in southern Lake County, California, about 50 miles inland from the Pacific shoreline.

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.

Cache Creek Natural Area

Clearlake Oaks

In the serene hills of Lake County, California, the Cache Creek Natural Area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat amidst nature's beauty.

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.

Clear Lake State Park

Kelseyville

Clear Lake State Park in Kelseyville, located in Lake County, California Wine Country, offers a picturesque retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

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.

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 street parking, picnic tables and nearby hiking trails. Dogs on leashes are welcome.

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 their furry companions.

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.

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 designs began in the 1970s and the final segment was completed in 2001.

Headwaters Forest Reserve

Eureka

The Headwaters Forest Reserve is 7,472 acres of public land six miles southeast of Eureka.

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.

Highland Springs

Lakeport

Highland Springs Recreation Area is a beautiful 3,200-acre watershed managed by Lake County Water Resources. Equestrians and hikers have enjoyed the beauty and rugged terrain for over 50 years. Historically, trails developed by hunters on horseback have existed for over 130 years.

Humboldt Coast Nature Center

Arcata

The Humboldt Coastal Nature Center is unique in this region.

Indian Valley Wildlife Area

Clearlake Oaks

Indian Valley Wildlife Area, located approximately 25 miles west of Williams in Clearlake Oaks, Lake County, California Wine Country, spans around 5,000 acres surrounding the picturesque Indian Valley Reservoir.

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.

Lakeside County Park

Lakeport

Lakeside County Park is a dog-friendly park in Lakeport in California’s Southern California.

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.

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 for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

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.

Perkins-Creek Ridge Trail

Clearlake Oaks

Perkins-Creek Ridge Trail, located in Clearlake Oaks, Lake County, California Wine Country, is a popular choice for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a dog-friendly hiking experience.

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.

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

Crescent City

These suggested dog-friendly walks are from the Redwood Parks Association in cooperation with Redwood National and State Parks. Myrtle Creek Trail (Smith River NRA) - Trailhead: ~1 mile east of Hiouchi, Calif.

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.

Sequoia Park

Eureka

Sequoia Park in Eureka, Humboldt County, along the North Coast, is a beloved community treasure boasting a century of natural beauty. This redwood park offers developed trails, bridges, and roads that make strolling through the majestic redwoods a delightful experience.

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