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Secret Ravine Farm
Camino
Secret Ravine Farm is a dog-friendly attraction in Camino in California’s Gold Country.
Read moreSierra Magnifica Christmas
Placerville
Sierra Magnifica Christmas is a dog-friendly attraction in Placerville in California’s Gold Country.
Read moreSilver Lake East
El Dorado
Silver Lake East is located just 50 miles east of Jackson, California, just a short distance from the shores of Silver lake, where activities like boating, fishing, swimming and hiking, provide campers with the perfect outdoors retreat. Numerous trails leaving the campground connect with the
Read moreSmart’s Christmas Tree Farm
Camino
Smart's Christmas Tree Farm is a dog-friendly attraction in Camino in California’s Gold Country.
Read moreStanislaus National Forest
Hathaway Pines
Located in Hathaway Pines, Calaveras County, within the Gold Country region, the Stanislaus National Forest is a beloved overnight destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Read moreStumpy Meadow Reservoir
Georgetown
Stumpy Meadows, located in Georgetown, El Dorado County, is a serene destination for outdoor enthusiasts and campers alike.
Read moreSundance Tree Farm
Placerville
Sundance Tree Farm is a dog-friendly attraction in Placerville in California’s Gold Country.
Read moreTaylor Tallac Historic Site
South Lake Tahoe
Leashed dogs are allowed on the grounds, paths and along most of the waterfront of the Tallac Historic Site, once the summer playground of three elite San Francisco families who built estates here in the late 1800s.
Read moreThe Hangtown Kid Apple Ranch
Camino
The Hangtown Kid Apple Ranch in Camino, El Dorado County, is a delightful destination for those seeking a dog-friendly agricultural experience in Gold Country.
Read moreTruckee Welcome Center
Truckee
Truckee Welcome Center is a visitor welcome center in Truckee in California’s Lake Tahoe.
Read moreTrumbull Peak Special Interest
Groveland
Note: Check with the forest service for status before heading to this area; roads are closed in winter and some areas were temporarily closed due to a fire last fall.
Read moreTwin Pines Christmas Tree Farm
Georgetown
Twin Pines Christmas Tree Farm is a dog-friendly attraction in Georgetown in California’s Southern California.
Read moreWillow Pond Organic Farm
Placerville
Willow Pond Organic Farm is a 38-acre organic vegetable farm and apple orchard located in the Apple Hill area, just two miles from downtown Placerville in El Dorado County's Gold Country.
Read moreYosemite Lakes Naco West
Groveland
Yosemite Lakes Naco West has been a beloved camping destination since the 1920s, situated a mere 5 miles from the West Gate of Yosemite National Park.
Read moreMore Adventures in Gold Country
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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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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Spring in Sacramento with your dog: why April works
Sacramento doesn't always get the credit it deserves as a dog-friendly destination.
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Off-leash, earned: Eastern Sierra & Gold Country
Where your dog can legally run off-leash in the Eastern Sierra and Gold Country — and the honest test for whether she's actually ready.
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Dog-friendly Father’s Day: 5 California trips dads will want
Five honest California Father's Day trips, all dog-friendly: McCloud and the Shasta Cascade, Paso Robles ranch country, Trinidad on the Humboldt coast, Mammoth Lakes at full stretch, and Nevada City in the Gold Country. Muddy dogs, cabin porches, no infusions.
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Dog-friendly breweries in California: your spring patio season guide
Spring patio season is here, and California has more than 350 dog-friendly breweries across the state. From Lagunitas in Petaluma to Firestone Walker in Paso Robles and Cool Beerwerks in Gold Country, here is where to start your paws-and-pints tour.
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