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River Ranch Campground
Tuolumne
River Ranch Campground in Tuolumne, Tuolumne County, is a serene retreat located near the confluence of Basin Creek and the North Fork Tuolumne River.
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Exceptional experiences in Yosemite
Yosemite's gateway towns are welcoming a wave of new glamping and adventure hotels. From canvas tents in Mariposa to safari-style camps in Groveland, these fresh lodging options put you close to the park with dog-friendly rooms and outdoor experiences.
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Calaveras Big Trees State Park with your dog
Calaveras Big Trees State Park lets you stand among giant sequoias with your dog. While pets can't join the dirt grove trails, paved paths near the visitor center wind past towering trees.
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The Gold Country, an amazing American road trip
California’s Gold Country, home to the Gold Rush in 1849, combines history, nature, authentic American West small towns, a sensational culinary scene, wine, microbreweries, and majestic scenery in a captivating way that no other California region rivals. The gold…
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Dog-friendly Tuolumne County (video)
Tuolumne County puts Yosemite, Gold Country, and High Sierra adventures within easy reach. Just two and a half hours from the Bay Area, this dog-friendly region offers year-round outdoor recreation, wine tasting, history, and camera-ready scenery around every bend.
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All aboard for Gold Country history
Tuolumne County's Gold Country is home to two must-visit heritage railroads. Railtown 1897 State Historic Park features Hollywood's famous Movie Railroad, while the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad offers narrated steam train rides near Yosemite.
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Tuolumne County invites visitors to ‘wander freely’
Tuolumne County in Gold Country is the gateway to Yosemite, where leashed dogs can walk paved valley paths. Outside the park, dog-friendly lodging and the lesser-known Hetch Hetchy area, which requires no reservation, make this region well worth the trip.
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