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Big Bear Lake: a four-paw adventure in Southern California’s alpine country

Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake offers a dog-friendly paradise nestled in the picturesque San Bernardino National Forest,...

Big Bear Marina

Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Marina is just a short walk from the village off Big Bear Boulevard...

Big Bear Queen Lake Tour

Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Queen Lake Tour is the longest-running lake tour in Big Bear Lake, offering...

Blue Lakes

Blue Lake

Blue Lakes offer a perfect retreat for dog owners seeking a peaceful getaway. Comprising Upper...

Castaic Lake State Recreation Area

Castaic

Castaic Lake State Recreation Area is one of the largest and most spectacular state water...

Clear Lake

Clearlake

Clear Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake entirely within the state. Spanning over 68...

Clear Lake State Park

Kelseyville

Clear Lake State Park is on the shores of one of California's largest freshwater lakes....

Convict Lake

Mammoth Lakes

Convict Lake is located south of Mammoth Lakes and north of Crowley Lake. This scenic area...

Del Valle Regional Park

Pleasant Hill

Del Valle Regional Park, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, is a 5,000-acre...

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

Folsom

Located at the base of the Sierra foothills, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area offers opportunities...

Hampton Inn & Suites Lodi

Lodi

The Hampton Inn and Suites Lodi offers a comfortable and convenient base in the heart...

Hobo Camp Day Use Area

Susanville

Looking for a fun spot to explore with your friends, family, and dogs? Check out...

Horseshoe Lake

Mammoth Lakes

This stunning alpine lake offers a scenic backdrop where your dog can play fetch and...

Huntington Lake

Lakeshore

Huntington Lake is a popular summer and winter recreation area. This beautiful high sierra lake...

Lake Sabrina

Bishop

When the summer heat rolls into Bishop, locals and savvy travelers alike know exactly where...

Owens River

Bishop

Just east of Bishop, the Owens River flows through open sagebrush and grassy banks, curving...

Phoenix Lake

Ross

No matter what kind of shape you are in, there is a hike at Phoenix...

Pine Knot Marina

Big Bear Lake

Pine Knot Marina, a full-service marina situated on the picturesque Big Bear Lake in Southern...

Pleasure Point Marina, LLC

Big Bear Lake

Pleasure Point Marina in Big Bear Lake is a delightful destination for family fun, where...

Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area

Pleasant Hill

Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area is a 266-acre park that includes an 80-acre lake, ample...

Tilden Regional Park

Berkeley

One of the East Bay Regional Park District‘s three oldest parks, Charles Lee Tilden Regional...

Vail Lake

Temecula

Dog-friendly Vail Lake, situated at the base of Oak Mountain just east of Temecula, offers...

Whiskeytown Lake

Whiskeytown

Whiskeytown Lake in Redding, Shasta County, is a dog-friendly picturesque 5-square-mile oasis formed by the...

American River Bend Park

Sacramento

American River Bend Park is one of Sacramento’s oldest county parks. A long central road...

Antonelli Pond

Santa Cruz

Please note: Natural Bridges State Beach, which is also located on Delaware Ave., (on the...

Bass Lake

Bass Lake

Bass Lake, located eight miles from Oakhurst in the Sierra Nevada foothills at 3,400 feet...

Black Butte Lake

Orland

Black Butte Lake was formed in 1963 upon the completion of Black Butte Dam. Located...

Black Point Boat Launch

Novato

Black Point Boat Launch is a very popular two acre site in east Novato, with a...

Bon Tempe Lake

Fairfax

The Bon Tempe trailhead is the starting gate to many hikes surrounding Bon Tempe Lake,...

Christmas Hill Park

Gilroy

Christmas Hill Park is a 57-acre community park operated by the City of Gilroy. The...

Cloverdale River Park

Cloverdale

Dog-friendly Cloverdale River Park runs along the west bank of the Russian River in northern...

Coldwater-George Trail

Mammoth Lakes

The dog-friendly Coldwater-George Trail spans approximately 3 miles and boasts a predominantly flat terrain, making...

Crystal Lake Trail

Mammoth Lakes

Crystal Lake Trail is a scenic 3.2-mile out-and-back hike with stunning panoramic views of Mammoth...

Don Pedro Lake

La Grange

Don Pedro Lake is a recreational gem in the Sierra Nevada foothills of the Stanislaus National...

Donner Lake

Truckee

Donner Lake in Truckee, Nevada County, is a popular destination in the Gold Country region,...

Duck Pass Trail

Mammoth Lakes

The dog-friendly Duck Pass Trail scales the forested hillside behind Coldwater Campground and goes past...

Eastman Lake

Raymond

Eastman Lake is nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills surrounded by grasslands and blue oaks....

Echo Park Lake

Los Angeles

Echo Park Lake in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Southern California, offers a range of...

Fallen Leaf Lake

South Lake Tahoe

Nestled (oops!) amidst the stunning natural beauty of South Lake Tahoe, just a stone’s throw...

Forestville River Access

Forestville

The trail leads to a spectacular view, perfect for swimming and enjoying the scenery. Fishing...

Hensley Lake

Madera

Hensley Lake, located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Madera, Yosemite Madera County, is a...

Hudeman Slough Boat Launch

Sonoma

The Hudeman Slough boat launch is located in the Carneros region of southeastern Sonoma County...

Hurkey Creek Park

Mountain Center

Hurkey Creek Park, situated just 4 miles southeast of Mountain Center in the San Jacinto...

Indian Pools

Big Creek

Indian Pools, located along Big Creek in Fresno County’s Central Valley, offers a refreshing escape...

Keeling County Park

Nice

eeling County Park, located in the town of Nice, sits on the shore of Clear...

Kern River Canyon

Kernville

Kern River Canyon is a canyon in Kern County, California. It is located east of...

Keswick Reservoir

Redding

Keswick Dam and reservoir are features of the Central Valley Project – Shasta/Tinity River Divisions....

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