Other lakes/rivers
Donner Lake
Truckee
Donner Lake in Truckee, Nevada County, is a popular destination in the Gold Country region, offering a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy.
Read moreLake McClure
Mariposa
Lake McClure, located in Mariposa County in Gold Country, is a haven for water enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Read morePlasse’s Resort
Pioneer
Plasse's is a summer resort in the old-fashioned sense: Founded in 1853, it's one of the oldest private campgrounds in the nation.
Read moreRollins Lake
Truckee
Escape to the country at Rollins Lake, just off I-80, 2 miles from Colfax. This picturesque destination in the Gold Country of the Western Sierra near Grass Valley offers a variety of activities for you and your furry companion to enjoy.
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ARE DOGS ALLOWED IN YOSEMITE? WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO.
There’s no place like Yosemite Mariposa County in spring, especially when you’re joined by your favorite four-legged friend.
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Dog-friendly waterfall hikes in California: a region-by-region guide
California has waterfalls almost everywhere, but the ones that welcome dogs are a smaller, more specific list.
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17 dog-friendly vacation rentals in the Gold Country
17 dog-friendly vacation rentals across the Gold Country, from Arnold to Twain Harte, drawn from DogTrekker's directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties.
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12 dog-friendly vacation rentals in Mammoth Lakes
12 dog-friendly vacation rentals across Mammoth Lakes and the Eastern Sierra, drawn from DogTrekker's directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties.
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17 dog-friendly vacation rentals near Yosemite
17 dog-friendly vacation rentals near Yosemite, from Coulterville to Wawona, drawn from DogTrekker's directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties.
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Why spring is the best-kept secret in Gold Country
If you've been waiting for the right moment to load up the car and point it toward the Sierra foothills, this is it.
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