Featured places to stay
Carson River Resort
Markleeville
Located on the East Fork of the Carson River in Markleeville, Alpine County, the Carson River Resort is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Desolation Hotel
Hope Valley
Located in Alpine County, California, the Desolation Hotel Hope Valley is a historic resort with modern amenities. Our Wildernests are charming and luxurious, offering unmatched access to premier outdoor recreation and ample space to unplug and relax.
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Wylder Hope Valley Resort
Markleeville
In the untamed beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains lies Wylder Hope Valley Resort, a haven for nature enthusiasts and their four-legged companions.
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Hope Valley Campground
Markleeville
Hope Valley Campground is located in its beautiful namesake valley at an elevation of 7,300 feet, just 40 minutes south of Lake Tahoe. Visitors enjoy fishing the West Fork Carson River and exploring local trails.
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Kirkwood
Kirkwood Lake Campground in Amador County, Gold Country, offers 12 tent-only campsites on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring with grills, bear-proof food storage boxes, vault toilets, and piped water for convenience.
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Kirkwood
Hidden high‑country retreat: Woods Lake campground near Carson Pass Overview Tucked into the Mokelumne Wilderness of California’s Northern Sierra, Woods Lake Campground is a first‑come, first‑served gem open roughly May through mid‑October—weather permitting.
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4 high-elevation dog-friendly hikes for late wildflower season
California's high country blooms a full month or two after the valleys. Four dog-friendly hikes where wildflowers are still climbing into June and July: Carson Pass, Panther Meadows on Mount Shasta, the June Lake Loop, and the country around Lassen.
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High Sierra escapes from Sacramento
From Sacramento, you can reach Lake Tahoe's alpine beaches and mountain parks in about two hours. Let pups splash at Kiva Beach, hike Van Sickle Bi-State Park, paddle Echo Lakes or grab a post-hike pint at FiftyFifty Brewing in Truckee.
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Ruffin’ it in snowy Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe rolls out the red carpet for dogs in winter, with plowed walking trails along the lakeshore, cross-country ski centers that welcome pups, pet-friendly hotels and restaurants, and wide-open wilderness to explore on snowshoes or on foot.
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Visit California’s dog-friendly SNO-Parks
California's 18 SNO-Parks offer affordable winter access to stunning Forest Service lands for snowshoeing, sledding, cross-country skiing, and even skijoring with your dog. A season pass costs just $40 and covers all locations from November through May.
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Sno much fun, on a shoestring budget
California's SNO-Parks offer budget-friendly winter fun for you and your dog. For as little as $15 a day, enjoy skiing, sledding, snowshoeing and romping through snowdrifts at 18 sites scattered across the Sierra from Sierra County to Mammoth Lakes.
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Tahoe’s tail-waggin’ winter highlights
Lake Tahoe in winter means plowed trails, snowshoeing with your dog, and even skijoring across snowy landscapes. With over 20 miles of cleared paths and pet-friendly lodges from Truckee to South Lake Tahoe, cold-weather fun comes easy here.
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