Which California state parks allow dogs?
212 verified: Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area; Albany State Marine Reserve; Anza-Borrego Desert State Park; Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve; Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park; Asilomar State Beach; Auburn State Recreation Area; Austin Creek State Recreation Area; Azalea State Natural Reserve; Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park; Bean Hollow State Beach; Benbow State Recreation Area; Benicia State Recreation Area; Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area; Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park; Bodie State Historic Park; Bolsa Chica State Beach; Border Field State Park; Bothe-Napa Valley State Park; Brannan Island State Recreation Area; Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property; Burton Creek State Park; Butano State Park; Calaveras Big Trees State Park; California Citrus State Historic Park; and more.
California State Parks units where dogs are allowed in at least some areas, per the department's official dog rules. Most still bar dogs from trails and undeveloped areas; each entry shows the official restriction.
Checked October 26, 2026. Published when at least three verified places qualify; this list covers only places verified so far, sorted by town and name.
| Place | Type | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Rios | park | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are welcome in the base camp in the Pond Loop and Confluence Trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 | |
| Hatton Canyon Park Property | park | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 | |
| Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach | beach | Alameda | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed on the beach; they may use the lawns and paved paths only, on a leash (6 feet maximum). | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Albany State Marine Reserve | park | Albany | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Navarro River Redwoods State Park | park | Albion | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Seacliff State Beach | beach | Aptos | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park | park | Aptos | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed below Porter Picnic Area. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Calaveras Big Trees State Park | park | Arnold | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campgrounds and on fire roads. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Auburn State Recreation Area | park | Auburn | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed, with the exception of Lake Clementine, where no dogs are allowed. Mutt Mitts are availble at various locations to help pick up after your dog. Mutt mitts are to be disposed of in trash cans, not left on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| McConnell State Recreation Area | park | Ballico | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Benicia State Recreation Area | park | Benicia | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| McLaughlin Eastshore State Park State Seashore | park | Berkeley | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Limekiln State Park | park | Big Sur | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in the campground and on the beach on leash. Dogs are not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park | park | Big Sur | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on the Warden's Path and River Path, and in day-use lots and campground. Dogs not allowed on all other trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Plumas-Eureka State Park | park | Blairsden | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on fire roads. Dogs not allowed on most trails within the park. To protect the integrity of the groomed Nordic ski courses, dogs not allowed on designated ski trails within the Sierra District, from Nov. 1 to May 1 annually, when snow is present. The following is a list of the trails covered: At Plumas-Eureka State Park, the road from the park museum to the campground and all camping loops and the Jamison Mine Road from Johnsville Road to the Jamison Mine Complex, when groomed. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Sonoma Coast State Park | park | Bodega Bay | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on specified beaches: Marshall Gulch, Carmet Beach, Schoolhouse Beach, Portuguese Beach, Duncan's Cover, Wright's Beach, Furlong Gulch, Shell Beach, Blind Beach, Russian Gulch. Dogs not allowed in Pomo Canyon and Willow Creek environmental campgrounds. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Anza-Borrego Desert State Park | park | Borrego Springs | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in the campgrounds, on designated park roads, and the Visitor Center/Campground Trail. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area | park | Borrego Springs | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed throughout the SVRA. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Bodie State Historic Park | park | Bridgeport | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in park but not allowed in any historic buildings, including the Stamp Mill or in the Museum. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park | park | Burney | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot, paved roadway, campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on trails or day-use areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Tule Elk State Natural Reserve | park | Buttonwillow | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in the visitor center area on a 6-foot or shorter leash. Dogs are not allowed on the reserve during the Auto Safari tours, even if only staying in the vehicle. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area | park | Byron | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Malibu Creek State Park | park | Calabasas | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed only in the campground, day-use picnic areas, parking lots and paved park roads. Dogs are not allowed on park dirt roads or hiking trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Bothe-Napa Valley State Park | park | Calistoga | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Point Mugu State Park | park | Camarillo | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use areas. Dogs are not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Cambria State Marine Park | park | Cambria | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on water vessels. Dogs not allowed on beaches. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Hearst San Simeon State Park | park | Cambria | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are permitted only on leash at the following locations: William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach , Junge Ranch Trail off of Lone Palm Drive , Moonstone Beach Boardwalk , and all campgrounds and parking lots. Stay on trails to avoid poison oak and ticks that may carry Lyme disease . Note: Dogs are prohibited at the following locations: The Boucher Trail , San Simeon Pier , San Simeon Creek Trail , San Simeon Creek Beach leading directly from the campgrounds, Washburn Day Use Beach , Leffingwell Landing , Santa Rosa Creek Beach , and wherever posted. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Red Rock Canyon State Park | park | Cantil | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in picnic area, campground, and primitive roads. Dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| New Brighton State Beach | beach | Capitola | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Cardiff State Beach | beach | Cardiff by the Sea | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed at Cardiff Reef and Seaside, South of Tower 16, but must remain on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| San Elijo State Beach | beach | Cardiff by the Sea | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Grizzly Creek Redwood State Park | park | Carlotta | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| South Carlsbad State Beach | beach | Carlsbad | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Carmel River State Beach | beach | Carmel | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Garrapata State Park | park | Carmel | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on the beach at Gate 19 (south end of the park) and trails leading to it. Dogs not allowed in all other areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Carpinteria State Beach | beach | Carpinteria | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Point Sal State Beach | beach | Casmalia | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on trail. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Caspar Headlands State Beach | beach | Caspar | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve | park | Caspar | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Jug Handle State Natural Reserve | park | Caspar | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on beach and headland trails west of Highway 1. Dogs not allowed on Staircase Trail or areas east of Highway 1. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Castaic Lake State Recreation Area | park | Castaic | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed in water. Note: Park unit operated by Los Angeles County. Check website at https://parks.lacounty.gov/castaic-lake-state-recreation-area/ for more information. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Castle Crags State Park | park | Castella | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot, paved roadway, campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on trails or day-use areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Cayucos State Beach | beach | Cayucos | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Unless posted signs say otherwise. Dogs are allowed only on leash in permitted areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Estero Bluffs State Park | park | Cayucos | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Partially. Dogs allowed only south of San Geronimo Road. Dogs are allowed only on leash in permitted areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve | park | Cazadero | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Salt Point State Park | park | Cazadero | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on-leash in the campground, on paved areas, and on trails from campground to cove. Dogs are prohibited on hiking trails and beach areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park | park | Chico | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Chino Hills State Park | park | Chino Hills | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on paved roads and in campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on park trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Columbia State Historic Park | park | Columbia | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed in historic buildings. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area | park | Colusa | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot, paved roadway, campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on trails or day-use areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area | park | Corning | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot, paved roadway and campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Corona del Mar State Beach | beach | Corona Del Mar | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed before 10 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m. Dogs not allowed on the beach or any beachfront sidewalk between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., including the ocean front beaches and bay front beaches. Park unit operated by City of Newport Beach. Check website at https://www.newportbeachca.gov/how-do-i-/find/beach-information for more information. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Silver Strand State Beach | beach | Coronado | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the parking lots and RV campground. Dogs not allowed on beach or bayside. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park | park | Crescent City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park | park | Crescent City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Doheny State Beach | beach | Dana Point | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on beaches. Dogs must be leashed and attended to by an adult at all times. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park | park | Earlimart | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Greenwood State Beach | beach | Elk | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Emeryville Crescent State Marine Reserve | park | Emeryville | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Los Encinos State Historic Park | park | Encino | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Providence Mountains State Recreation Area | park | Essex | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the historic grounds, parking lot, and picnic area of the park. Dogs not allowed inside Mitchell Caverns, the visitor center, or on trails. Dogs can not be left unattended in vehicles or other areas of the park. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Fort Humboldt State Historic Park | park | Eureka | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed in buildings. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park | park | Felton | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in some campsites, picnic areas, and select trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Folsom Lake State Recreation Area | park | Folsom | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on trails and in water. Dogs not allowed in swim area at Black Miners Bar, at swim area in Granite Bay, in swim area at Beals Point, in swim area at Nimbus Flat and on the turf area at Nimbus Flat. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park | park | Folsom | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed in buildings. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| MacKerricher State Park | park | Fort Bragg | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed: Seal Rookery, Virgin Creek Beach, Ten Mile Beach and Dunes (Inglenook Fen- Ten Mile Dunes NP). | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Millerton Lake State Recreation Area | park | Friant | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Benbow State Recreation Area | park | Garberville | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Richardson Grove State Park | park | Garberville | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Jack London State Historic Park | park | Glen Ellen | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in historic zone and developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| El Capitán State Beach | beach | Goleta | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Gavoita State Park | park | Goleta | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Refugio State Beach | beach | Goleta | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Empire Mine State Historic Park | park | Grass Valley | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on roads and trails, within the Empire Mine State Historic Park Visitor Center, as well as the grounds within the historic zone of the park. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed inside historic buildings or in mine shafts. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve | park | Guerneville | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be controlled on a leash at ALL times during your visit to your parks. Dogs on leash are only allowed on the main, paved road, in one of the developed picnic areas or within your registered campsite at Bullfrog Pond Campground. Dogs are NOT allowed on any dirt trail or dirt road. If camping, your pet will need to stay in your tent or in your vehicle overnight. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Austin Creek State Recreation Area | park | Guerneville | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area | park | Gustine | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property | park | Half Moon Bay | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on a 6 foot leash on the service road only. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Half Moon Bay State Beach | beach | Half Moon Bay | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Heber Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area | park | Heber | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed throughout the SVRA. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area | park | Hesperia | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and parking lots and on boats. Dogs not allowed on beach or in the water. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area | park | Hilmar-Irwin | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area | park | Hollister | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dog are allowed on leash in day use and camping areas. Dogs are allowed in the Nature Area and Mudstone Ranch. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Bolsa Chica State Beach | beach | Huntington Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on the multiuse trail (bike path). Dogs not allowed on sand. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Huntington State Beach | beach | Huntington Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on the multiuse trail (bike path). Dogs not allowed on sand. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Mount San Jacinto State Park | park | Idyllwild | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the Idyllwild and Stone Creek Campground. Dogs not allowed in the wilderness or on the Palm Springs Tram, with exception of service animals. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Brannan Island State Recreation Area | park | Isleton | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and under human control at all times. They are allowed on paved roads or in your campsite only. Dogs (except for service dogs) are prohibited on all trails and beaches except in designated areas. Pets must be kept inside tents or vehicles during nighttime hours. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Railtown 1897 State Historic Park | park | Jamestown | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed outdoors and must be on a leash at all times. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Fort Ross State Historic Park | park | Jenner | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Cuyamaca Rancho State Park | park | Julian | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in the campgrounds and on designated paved park roads. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Clear Lake State Park | park | Kelseyville | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot, paved roadway, campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on trails or day-use areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Sugarloaf Ridge State Park | park | Kenwood | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in historic zone and developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, and backcountry areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Kings Beach State Recreation Area | beach | Kings Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed at Dog Beach which is located at the east of the Park beyond the boat ramp (rocky area). Dogs not allowed on sandy beaches in Placer County. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Portola Redwoods State Park | park | La Honda | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on campsites and paved roads. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Turlock Lake State Recreation Area | park | LaGrange | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must always be on a 6-foot leash in both the campground and Day Use areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Crystal Cove State Park | park | Laguna Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on paved areas only. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on the beach or in the backcountry. Dogs are not allowed in Deer Canyon, Lower Moro, and Upper Moro Campgrounds. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Samuel P. Taylor State Park | park | Lagunitas | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the picnic day-use area, campground, and on the Cross Marin Trail. Dogs not allowed in the hike-and-bike site, in the creek, in the cabins, and on any other trails or undeveloped areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park | park | Lancaster | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the picnic area. Dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Saddleback Butte State Park | park | Lancaster | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the picnic area, campground, and park road. Dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Fort Tejon State Historic Park | park | Lebec | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area | park | Lebec | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve | park | Lee Vinning | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in most areas, except for the State Reserve Boardwalk and the County Park. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Smithe Redwoods State Natural Reserve | park | Leggett | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area | park | Leggett | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Van Damme State Park | park | Little River | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground, beach and Spring Ranch. Dogs not allowed on Fern Canyon Trail, Old Logging Road Trail, or Pygmy Forest Trail. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Lake Del Valle State Recreation Area | park | Livermore | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| La Purísima Mission State Historic Park | park | Lompoc | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on multipurpose trail or road. Dogs not allowed in the historic buildings or visitor center. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area (incl. Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook) | park | Los Angeles | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on the paved road. Dogs not allowed on the trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Los Angeles State Historic Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be leashed at all times. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Rio de Los Angeles State Park State Recreation Area | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only outside the fence area. Dogs are not allowed inside the fence or inside the Towers. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Montaña de Oro State Park | park | Los Osos | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed only in the campground, roadways, and Spooner's Cove Beach. Dogs are allowed only on leash in these permitted areas and are not allowed on trails. A word of caution: one of the predominant undergrowth plants in the area is poison oak and ticks are present which may carry Lyme disease . | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Leo Carrillo State Park | park | Malibu | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in day-use areas, campground and North Beach (north of Lifeguard Tower 3). Dogs not allowed on backcountry trails or South Beach (south of Lifeguard Tower 3). | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Malibu Lagoon State Beach (incl. Adamson House) | beach | Malibu | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Manchester State Park | park | Manchester | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground. Dogs not allowed on beach or on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Fort Ord Dunes State Park | park | Marina | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on recreation trail that runs north/south through Fort Ord. Dogs not allowed on spur trails from there to beach or on the beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Grover Hot Springs State Park | park | Markleeville | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. On leash only and not left unattended. Dogs are not allowed in the hot springs pool complex. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park | park | Marshall | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Please contact Maroni Conference Center at (415) 663-9020 or visit their website at Marconi State Park - Marconi Conference Center for information regarding their dog policy. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Azalea State Natural Reserve | park | McKinleyville | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Mendocino Headlands State Park (incl. Ford House) | park | Mendocino | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park | park | Mendocino | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Russian Gulch State Park | park | Mendocino | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground, beach, and trails west of Highway 1. Dogs not allowed on Fern Canyon Trail or trails east of Highway 1. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Mount Tamalpais State Park | park | Mill Valley | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, and backcountry areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Eastern Kern County Onyx Ranch State Vehicular Recreation Area | park | Mojave | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Montara State Beach | beach | Montara | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Monterey State Historic Park | park | Monterey | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed inside park buildings. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Henry W. Coe State Park | park | Morgan Hill | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only at the Coe Ranch Entrance in the Coe Ranch Campground, paved areas, and the ½-mile Live Oak Trail that connects the visitor center to the Entrance Parking Lot. If camping in the Coe Ranch Campground, dogs must be with you in your tent or vehicle at night. Dogs not allowed anywhere else inside the park, which includes the Manzanita Point Hike-In Group Camps, Blue Oak Equestrian/Hike-In Group Camp, Poverty Flat Hike-In Group Camp, Hunting Hollow Entrance, and Dowdy Entrance. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Morro Bay State Park | park | Morro Bay | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Unless posted signs say otherwise. Dogs are allowed only on leash in permitted areas. Stay on trails to avoid poison oak and ticks that may carry Lyme disease . | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Humboldt Redwoods State Park | park | Myers Flat | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| John B. Dewitt Redwoods State Natural Reserve | park | Myers Flat | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park | park | Nevada City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed inside historic buildings. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Placerita Canyon State Park | park | Newhall | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Park unit operated by Los Angeles County. Check website at https://parks.lacounty.gov/placerita-canyon-state-park for more information. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Salton Sea State Recreation Area | park | North Shore | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in developed areas such as roads and campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on beaches or trails. Dogs must be on a leash no more than 6' long and under the owner's immediate control at all times. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Olompali State Historic Park | park | Novato | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area | park | Oceano | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed dogs allowed. Dogs not allowed at Oso Flaco Lake or Pismo State Beach Dune Preserve. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Pismo State Beach | beach | Oceano | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed in Pismo Dune Preserve. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park | park | Orick | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area | park | Oroville | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Lake Oroville State Recreation Area | park | Oroville | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot, paved roadway, campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on trails or day-use areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| McGrath State Beach | beach | Oxnard | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Asilomar State Beach | beach | Pacific Grove | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs on leash allowed on beach, trails, and conference grounds. Dogs not allowed in conference ground buildings. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Will Rogers State Historic Park | park | Pacific Palisades | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in historic zone (but not on house tours) and Inspiration loop. Dogs not allowed on Backbone, Temescal or Rustic Canyon Trails. In short, dogs not allowed anywhere that leads out of park. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Pacifica State Beach | beach | Pacifica | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Palomar Mountain State Park | park | Palomar | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in the campgrounds, on designated paved park roads, and Myers Fire Road. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| South Yuba River State Park | park | Penn Valley | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on all trails and shoreline areas of South Yuba River State Park, except the area known as Family Beach. Dogs not allowed here from the covered bridge at Bridgeport, 200 feet downstream on both sides of the river. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Lake Perris State Recreation Area | park | Perris | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed on unpaved trails and on the sand (beach areas) because the water is used for municipal drinking water, and not allowed on Allesandro Island or the Bernasconi Beach area. Dog may go on your boat, but can NOT have any body contact with the water at any time. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Bean Hollow State Beach | beach | Pescadero | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on the beach on leash. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Butano State Park | park | Pescadero | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campgrounds, and paved areas, and on fire roads. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park | park | Petaluma | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: Adobe Creek, backcountry areas, and historic buildings. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Hendy Woods State Park | park | Philo | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Reynolds Wayside Campground | park | Piercy | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Sinkyone Wilderness State Park | park | Piercy | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park | park | Pine Grove | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are only allowed on paved paths. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park | park | Placerville | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs on leash allowed on trails and in the river. Dogs not allowed in buildings. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Schooner Gulch State Beach | beach | Point Arena | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Tomales Bay State Park | park | Point Reyes Station | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only at Vista Point Picnic Area. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area | park | Rancho Cordova | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in parking areas, picnic sites, temporary, camping areas, or properly secured in visitors vehicle or off-highway vehicle. Dogs not allowed on any open riding areas, trails, or tracks. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park | park | Red Bluff | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on a leash in picnic area and parking lots. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Shasta State Historic Park | park | Redding | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot and paved roadway. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Caswell Memorial State Park | park | Ripon | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are welcome at the park but not allowed on trails, in the river, on beaches, and must always be on a leash. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| California Citrus State Historic Park | park | Riverside | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on the trails. Dogs not allowed in the visitor center/museum. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| California State Capitol | park | Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in Capitol Park. Service animals are permitted inside Capitol building. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| California State Railroad Museum Point of Interest | park | Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in exterior portions of railroad displays only. Services animals are allowed in the Museum and on excursion trains. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park | park | Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Only service animals permitted on grounds and on guided tours of mansion. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Old Sacramento State Historic Park | park | Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in exterior portions. Only service animals permitted in interior spaces. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| State Indian Museum State Historic Park | park | Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Only service animals allowed inside the museum and in exterior display areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Sutter's Fort State Historic Park | park | Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Only service animals are allowed inside Sutter’s Fort. Dogs are allowed on the park grounds surrounding the fort. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| San Clemente State Beach | beach | San Clemente | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails or the beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| San Onofre State Beach | beach | San Clemente | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed in buildings or on the beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Border Field State Park | park | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in the parking lot on Monument Mesa, the picnic area, and are permitted on leash on the park road to Monument Mesa. Dogs not allowed on the trails or on the beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Old Town San Diego State Historic Park | park | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in outdoor areas like the plaza. Dogs not allowed inside museums or buildings. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Tijuana Estuary NP Point of Interest | park | San Diego | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allows on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Candlestick Point State Recreation Area | park | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at all times. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Martial Cottle Park State Recreation Area | park | San Jose | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Fremont Peak State Park | park | San Juan Bautista | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| China Camp State Park | park | San Rafael | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument | park | San Simeon | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park | park | Santa Barbara | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Lighthouse Field State Beach | beach | Santa Cruz | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on leash including the beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park | park | Santa Cruz | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed in building. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Twin Lakes State Beach | beach | Santa Cruz | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Trione-Annadel State Park | park | Santa Rosa | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in developed areas like Channel Drive. Dogs not allowed on trails, dirt roads, or in backcountry. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Pelican State Beach | beach | Smith River | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on the beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Sonoma State Historic Park | park | Sonoma | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in historic zone and developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| D. L. Bliss State Park | park | South Lake Tahoe | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in developed areas only, which include campsites, paved roads and paths, dirt fire roads, and paved parking areas. Dogs also allowed in developed picnic areas and day-use areas. Dogs not allowed on beaches or dirt trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Washoe Meadows State Park | park | South Lake Tahoe | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in developed areas only, which include campsites, paved roads and paths, dirt fire roads, and paved parking areas. Dogs allowed in developed picnic areas and day-use areas. Dogs not allowed on beaches or dirt trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park | park | St. Helena | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Great Valley Grasslands State Park | park | Stevinson | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Burton Creek State Park | park | Tahoe City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on fire roads. To protect the integrity of the groomed Nordic ski courses, dogs not allowed on designated ski trails within the Sierra District, from Nov. 1 to May 1 annually, when snow is present. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Tahoe State Recreation Area | park | Tahoe City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the following areas: Truckee River Outlet known as ""Gatekeepers"" within the day-use area along the Lake Tahoe shoreline. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Ward Creek Park Property | park | Tahoe City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in developed areas only, which include campsites, paved roads and paths, dirt fire roads, and paved parking areas. Dogs allowed in developed picnic areas and day use areas. Dogs not allowed on beaches or dirt trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park | park | Tahoma | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in developed areas only, which include campsites, paved roads and paths, dirt fire roads, and paved parking areas. Dogs allowed in developed picnic areas and day-use areas. Dogs not allowed on beaches or dirt trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area | park | Tracy | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on a tended 6 foot leash or confined in an enclosed vehicle, tent, or pen. Dogs, other than service animals, are prohibited on all motorized trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area | park | Trinidad | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Humboldt Lagoons State Park | park | Trinidad | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed in campsites, on trails, or in dune areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Little River State Beach | beach | Trinidad | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Yes on waveslope only, on leash. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Sue-meg State Park | park | Trinidad | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Trinidad State Beach | beach | Trinidad | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Donner Memorial State Park | park | Truckee | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on the Lakeside Interpretive Trail, Zig Zag Trail, fire roads, and along the shore of Donner Lake except for China Cove Beach. Dogs must always remain on a six-foot (maximum) leash. Dogs are not allowed in the visitor center, on the half-mile Nature Trail, or China Cove Beach. Dogs are not allowed on designated ski trails when snow is present. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Emma Wood State Beach | beach | Ventura | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| San Buenaventura State Beach | beach | Ventura | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Mount Diablo State Park | park | Walnut Creek | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are NOT permitted on trails, fire roads or in park buildings. Dogs are allowed only in developed areas of the park. They must be kept on a leash during the day and in an enclosed vehicle or tent at night. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Manresa State Beach | beach | Watsonville | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Sunset State Beach | beach | Watsonville | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except on the beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park | park | Weaverville | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| California Indian Heritage Center Park Property | park | West Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on the site when it is open to the public (this site is not commonly open yet, but is opened for planning and special event activities). | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area | park | Westport | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Westport-Union Landing State Beach | beach | Westport | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Pío Pico State Historic Park | park | Whittier | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Picacho State Recreation Area | park | Winterhaven | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in developed areas such as roads and campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on beaches or trails. Dogs must be on a leash no more than 6' long and under the owner's immediate control at all times. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Woodland Opera House State Historic Park | park | Woodland | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Concession operated. Only service animals permitted on property. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Wildwood Canyon State Park | park | Yucaipa | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on all trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |