Featured water fun
Bassi Falls
Placerville
What you see at Bassi Falls depends on when you go. In spring, the melt-water cascade tumbles violently 109 feet over a jumble of polished granite boulders. In summer, the flow shrinks to just a trickle, but wildflowers provides visual compensation.
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Coon Street Dog Beach
Kings Beach
A dog‑lovers paradise at Lake Tahoe Coon Street Beach (aka Coon Street Dog Beach) sits at the east end of Kings Beach, Lake Tahoe, offering an off‑leash haven for pups ready to bound freely.
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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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Holiday House SUP Instructions
Tahoe Vista
Embark on a unique adventure at Holiday House in Tahoe Vista, Southern California, where you and your furry companion can experience the thrill of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) on the stunning waters of Lake Tahoe.
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Hurricane Bay
Tahoe City
Hurricane Bay Beach is located on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore where local homeowners moor their boats in this beautiful bay.
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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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Lake Natoma
Sacramento
Lake Natoma, part of Folsom State Recreation Area, is the site of many rowing, sailing, sculling and outrigger canoe regattas in summer. Kayaking is extremely popular here. Dogs are allowed in picnic areas but not on or near swimming beaches.
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Pebble Beach Dog Beach
Tahoe City
This hidden little spot has no “official” name, but that won’t stop your dog from jumping into the cool, clear Lake Tahoe waters here.
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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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Rossmoor Bar
Sacramento
Rossmoor Bar, a peninsula in Rancho Cordova bordered by the American River on three sides, offers a serene escape for both humans and their furry companions in Sacramento County.
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Tahoe City Kayak
Tahoe City
Tahoe City Kayak's mission is to provide you with unparalleled customer service. They strive to give you the best in Kayak Sales, SUP Rentals, Kayak Rentals and Tours.
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Tahoe City Marina Boat Rentals
Tahoe City
Formerly known as Tahoe Boat Company, the dog-friendly Tahoe City Marina is one of the oldest marinas on Lake Tahoe and was built in the 1940s by Norman Mayfield and Fred Mein
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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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Truckee River Raft Rentals
Tahoe City
Truckee River Raft Rentals in Tahoe City, Placer County, offers a dog-friendly experience for outdoor enthusiasts looking to embark on a self-guided river rafting adventure.
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Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area
Sacramento
On Interstate 80 at the Yolo Causeway between Davis and Sacramento, you will see signs identifying the dog-friendly Vic Fazio Yolo Wildlife Area within the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area.
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Camanche Lake
Ione
Camanche Lake, a popular recreation destination with 56 miles of shoreline, sits behind Camanche Dam, built to impound and prevent catastrophic flooding of the Mokelumne River.
Read moreCarnelian West Beach
Carnelian Bay
Carnelian West Beach offers a picturesque coastal escape for both humans and their furry companions.
Read moreChambers Beach
Tahoma
Chambers Beach, located one mile south of Homewood on Hwy. 89 in Tahoma, El Dorado County, California, is a picturesque spot perfect for sunbathers, swimmers, and picnickers alike.
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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.
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Truckee
Donner Lake Watersports offers dog-friendly kayaks and canoes for rent in Truckee, Nevada County. Visitors can enjoy exploring the stunning waters of Donner Lake with their furry companions by the hour, half-day, or full day.
Read moreLake Alpine Recreation Area
Arnold
Lake Alpine is a High Sierra gem sitting in a forested bowl at 7,350 feet just below Ebbett's Pass on Highway 4 in Alpine County.
Read moreLake Forest Beach
Tahoe City
Lake Forest Beach in Tahoe City, Placer County, is a serene destination for water fun enthusiasts and their furry companions.
Read moreMoccasin Point Marina
Jamestown
Moccasin Point Marina on Lake Don Pedro is the ideal destination to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Read moreObexer’s General Store
Homewood
Obexer's Boat Company is a family-owned and operated full-service marina on Lake Tahoe's beautiful West Shore. In addition to everything boat,
Read morePatton Landing
Carnelian Bay
Patton Landing is a small rocky beach that has picnic tables, restrooms and a nature trail. This beach is great for dogs, but bring water shoes because it's very rough on human feet.
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 moreRainbow Pool
Groveland
Rainbow Pool, on the South Fork of the Tuolumne River, is a family-friendly spot with picnic tables, restrooms and a parking lot.
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.
Read moreSierra Nevada Adventure
Arnold
Sierra Nevada Adventure is a dog-friendly boat or houseboat experience in Arnold in California’s Central Coast.
Read moreTahoe 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.
Read moreUnion Reservoir
Bear Valley
Union Reservoir, located in the Stanislaus National Forest in Bear Valley, Calaveras County, offers a serene escape at an elevation exceeding 8,000 feet.
Read moreUtica Reservoir
Bear Valley
Utica Reservoir, located near Bear Valley in Calaveras County's Gold Country, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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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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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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