--- canonical: https://dogpolicies.com/cities/arcata/ title: "Dogs in Arcata, California: dog-friendly places" license: CC-BY-4.0 attribution: "DogPolicies, dogpolicies.com, CC BY 4.0, verified 2026-11-01" verified_at: 2026-11-01 spotlight: false city_rules_on_file: false json: https://dogpolicies.com/api/v1/cities.json --- # Dogs in Arcata, California 9 verified places in Arcata. Arcata has no city dog ordinance in our records yet; Humboldt County rules apply in unincorporated areas, and each place's own rule is below. ## Trails | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Arcata Ridge Trail](https://dogpolicies.com/places/arcata-ridge-trail/) | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-11-01 | ## Parks | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Arcata Community Forest](https://dogpolicies.com/places/arcata-community-forest/) | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-11-01 | | [Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary](https://dogpolicies.com/places/arcata-marsh-and-wildlife-sanctuary/) | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-11-01 | | [Carlson Park (Arcata)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/carlson-park-arcata/) | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-11-01 | | [Larson Park (Arcata)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/larson-park-arcata/) | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-11-01 | | [Redwood Park (Arcata)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/redwood-park-arcata/) | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-11-01 | ## Places to stay | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Best Western Arcata Inn](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-arcata-inn/) | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | 2026-10-26 | | [Hotel Arcata](https://dogpolicies.com/places/hotel-arcata/) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per room; up to 50 lb each; $25 per night. Dogs only. Dogs are not allowed in food and beverage areas. | 2026-11-01 | | [Samoa Campground](https://dogpolicies.com/places/samoa-campground-humboldt-county/) | Yes | Yes: on leash. | 2026-11-01 | ## Nearby, outside city limits | Place | Miles | Dogs | Answer | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ma-le'l Dunes Cooperative Management Area](https://dogpolicies.com/places/malel-dunes-cooperative-management-area/) | 4.3 | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed only on BLM property (the southern 206 acres). | Guide: https://dogpolicies.com/cities/arcata/ ยท Methodology: https://dogpolicies.com/methodology/