Featured water fun
Echo Lake
South Lake Tahoe
Echo Lake offers year-round dog-friendly fun with hiking options and a SNO-Park in the winter season. This scenic area at Echo Summit is justifiably popular with DogTrekkers as leashes are not required away from developed areas.
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Fallen Leaf Lake
South Lake Tahoe
Located (oops!) amidst the stunning natural beauty of South Lake Tahoe, just a stone's throw away from the bustling California and Nevada border, lies the serene oasis of Fallen Leaf Lake.
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Kiva Beach
South Lake Tahoe
Dog-friendly Kiva Beach offers a strip of lakefront beach at the mouth of Taylor Creek on Tahoe's southwest shore. Some years there's sand, some years there's not.
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Regan Memorial City Beach
South Lake Tahoe
Regan Memorial City Beach, located in one of South Lake Tahoe's oldest neighborhoods, offers a charming retreat for locals and visitors alike.
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Taylor Creek
South Lake Tahoe
Taylor Creek is located on the west side of Highway 89, just north of Camp Richardson Road. Overnight camping is not allowed. Leashed pets are permitted at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center and on the trails.
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Tahoe Keys Boat Rentals
South Lake Tahoe
With 10 convenient locations,Tahoesports is the largest Lake Tahoe rental company on the South Shore. We are a family-owned, all-seasons sports provider, from ski and snowboard to power boat and personal watercraft rentals.
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California’s best dog-friendly resorts
Resorts are different from hotels. A hotel is somewhere you sleep between activities. A resort is the activity — grounds you can walk for an hour, restaurants and bars on the property, water access, real space for a dog to…
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Dog-friendly Lake Tahoe in spring: hike, eat, and stay
Spring has arrived in the Sierra and Lake Tahoe is shaking off winter. Snow melts, trails open at lower elevations, and mountain air hits different with your dog trotting beside you. Our guide to dog-friendly Tahoe hikes, restaurants, and lodging…
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Now booking: Wild Blue Dogs’ paw-some fall camp
Wild Blue Dogs Fall Camp is a six-night, all-inclusive retreat on 33 acres at Lake Tahoe. Professional trainers lead agility, nose work, paddleboarding, and 100-plus activities, while registration fees support canine cancer research. Early bird pricing ends April 30.
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Wild Blue Dogs camp at Tahoe? You lucky dog!
Wild Blue Dogs' fall camp in South Lake Tahoe, September 13-19, pairs bonding activities like agility, nose work and kayaking with certified trainers. All proceeds support canine cancer research, and you'll enjoy quiet Tahoe beaches and great weather all week.
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Lake Tahoe summer fun
Summer at North Lake Tahoe means long days on dog-friendly beaches like Kiva and Kings Beach, cool dips in the Truckee River, and alpine hikes with sweeping views. Patio meals in walkable mountain towns round out the perfect warm-weather getaway…
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The best dog-friendly hotels in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe's clear blue water, miles of shoreline, and endless trails make it a top destination for dog owners. From the modern Basecamp Hotel to the luxury Landing Resort and the quiet Cedar Glen Lodge, these are the best dog-friendly…
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