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Dogs in Humboldt County, California
42 of 49 places verified in Humboldt County allow dogs in at least some areas.
Cities with their own page: Trinidad
Show only:off leash (4)dog parks (3)
Jump to: hotels and lodging (7) · campgrounds and rv parks (16) · beaches (2) · parks (22) · rest areas (2)
Hotels and lodging
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motel 6 Eureka, CA* | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Best Western Arcata Inn* | Arcata | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn* | Eureka | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn* | Eureka | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Country Inn* | Fortuna | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Humboldt House Inn* | Garberville | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Lost Whale Inn | Trinidad | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
Campgrounds and RV parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aikens Creek West Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Boise Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| E-Ne-Nuck Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| East Fork Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Fish Lake Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Nadelos Campground (King Range) | Yes | Yes: on leash. | November 1, 2026 | ||||
| Pearch Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Tolkan Campground (King Range) | Yes | Yes: on leash. | November 1, 2026 | ||||
| Van Duzen County Park | Yes | Yes: on leash. | November 1, 2026 | ||||
| Wailaki Campground (King Range) | Yes | Yes: on leash. | November 1, 2026 | ||||
| Samoa Campground | Arcata | Yes | Yes: on leash. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Giant Redwoods RV & Cabin Destination | Myers Flat | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 6 feet; up to 3 pets per site; dog park on site. No Rottweilers, Pit Bulls or similar breeds, and no aggressive or excessively barking dogs. | Up to 3 | October 28, 2026 | ||
| A.W. Way County Park | Petrolia | Yes | Yes: on leash. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Mattole Campground (King Range) | Petrolia | Yes | Yes: on leash. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Big Lagoon County Park | Trinidad | Yes | Yes: on leash. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Clam Beach County Park | Trinidad | Yes | Yes: on leash. | November 1, 2026 |
Beaches
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little River State Beach | Trinidad | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Yes on waveslope only, on leash. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Trinidad State Beach | Trinidad | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge | No | No. Retrieval dogs are allowed on designated days in designated areas during waterfowl hunting season. The refuge says the presence of dogs, even leashed, can scare wildlife away from the trail. | Retrieval dogs are allowed on designated days in designated | November 1, 2026 | |
| Ma-le'l Dunes Cooperative Management Area | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed only on BLM property (the southern 206 acres). | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 | |
| Redwood National and State Parks | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets are allowed in developed campgrounds, on beaches (including Freshwater Beach, Gold Bluffs Beach and Crescent Beach), in picnic areas, on roads (including Cal Barrel Road and Walker Road) and at some parking areas. Pets are not allowed on park trails or at ranger-led programs. | Required | October 26, 2026 | |
| Arcata Community Forest | Arcata | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary | Arcata | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Grizzly Creek Redwood State Park | Carlotta | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Del Norte Dog Park | Eureka | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Eureka Dog Park | Eureka | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Fort Humboldt State Historic Park | Eureka | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed in buildings. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Sequoia Park (Eureka) | Eureka | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Newburg Park (Dennis Wendt Sports Complex) | Fortuna | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Rohner Park | Fortuna | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Benbow State Recreation Area | Garberville | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Richardson Grove State Park | Garberville | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Azalea State Natural Reserve | McKinleyville | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Humboldt Redwoods State 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 | Myers Flat | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park | Orick | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Samoa Dunes Recreation Area | Samoa | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 |
| Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area | Trinidad | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Humboldt Lagoons State 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 |
| Sue-meg State Park | Trinidad | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Rest areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad Rest Area (northbound US-101) | Trinidad | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |
| Trinidad Rest Area (southbound US-101) | Trinidad | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 |