Featured lakes/rivers
American River Bend Park
Sacramento
American River Bend Park is one of Sacramento’s oldest county parks. A long central road paralleling the river links you to this park’s many recreation facilities.
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Folsom Lake State
Sacramento
Located at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills in Placer, El Dorado and Sacramento Counties, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area offers opportunities for hiking, biking, running, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, water-skiing and boating. Folsom Lake is about 25 miles northeast of Sacramento in the
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Hampton Inn & Suites Lodi
Lodi
The Hampton Inn and Suites Lodi offers a comfortable and convenient base in Lodi’s wine country.
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Huntington Lake
Lakeshore
Huntington Lake is a popular summer and winter recreation area. This beautiful high sierra lake provides wonderful opportunities for camping, hiking, picnicking, sailing, windsurfing, swimming, fishing, horseback riding and scenic driving.
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Lake Natoma
Sacramento
Lake Natoma, part of Folsom State Recreation Area, is the site of many rowing, sailing, sculling and outrigger canoe regattas in summer. Kayaking is extremely popular here. Dogs are allowed in picnic areas but not on or near swimming beaches.
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Paradise Beach
Sacramento
Paradise Beach, a hidden gem near California State University, Sacramento, offers a serene escape for water-loving dogs in Sacramento County.
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Rossmoor Bar
Sacramento
Rossmoor Bar, a peninsula in Rancho Cordova bordered by the American River on three sides, offers a serene escape for both humans and their furry companions in Sacramento County.
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Sutter’s Landing Park
Sacramento
Sutter's Landing Park in Sacramento, located in Sacramento County within the Central Valley, offers a sprawling 166.83-acre green space for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area
Sacramento
On Interstate 80 at the Yolo Causeway between Davis and Sacramento, you will see signs identifying the dog-friendly Vic Fazio Yolo Wildlife Area within the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area.
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Black Butte Lake
Orland
Black Butte Lake is a dog-friendly lake or river spot in Orland in California’s Central Valley.
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Big Creek
Indian Pools, located along Big Creek in Fresno County's Central Valley, offers a refreshing escape for both humans and their furry companions.
Read moreSmittle Creek Trail
Woodland
The Smittle Creek Trail in Woodland, Yolo County, is a delightful 2.6-mile path that offers a leisurely stroll along the picturesque shoreline of Lake...
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