How to reserve, and all about campground petiquette

By: DogTrekker Staff

A vibrant dog park bathed in sunlight features abundant greenery with mature trees, offering ample shade for leisurely outdoor activities. In the distance is a well-equipped playground that presents an additional activity area. An inviting picnic table spreads out nearby, ideal for enjoying meals al fresco or taking relaxing breaks from play. A neatly-placed trash bin aids in maintaining the park's cleanliness for everyone's enjoyment. Dominating the scene is a generously wide dirt path gracefully curving through the expanse of grass, promising exploratory walks and lively fetch games.

You snooze, you lose when it comes to securing summertime campground reservation on the California coast or at popular vacation spots like Lake Tahoe. But there are strategies to finding a spot for Spot. Here’s our guide.

What about those bears? The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers some solid-sense tips for camping in bear country, and DogTrekker summarizes campground “petiquette” here.