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Dogs in Kern County, California
58 of 67 places verified in Kern County allow dogs in at least some areas.
Cities with their own page: Bakersfield
Show only:no pet fee (5)2+ dogs OK (11)off leash (7)dog parks (8)
Jump to: hotels and lodging (15) · campgrounds and rv parks (32) · parks (12) · rest areas (6) · roadside stops (2)
Hotels and lodging
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Stay America - Bakersfield - California Avenue* | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | ||
| Extended Stay America - Bakersfield - Chester Lane* | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | ||
| La Quinta Inn Bakersfield South* | Yes | Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Best Western Plus Hill House* | Bakersfield | 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, Bakersfield* | Bakersfield | 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 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites Bakersfield North* | Bakersfield | Yes | Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Motel 6 Bakersfield Airport* | Bakersfield | 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 | |
| Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Central* | Bakersfield | 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 | |
| Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center* | Bakersfield | 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 California City Inn & Suites* | California City | 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, Lebec* | Lebec | 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 |
| Motel 6 Lost Hills, CA* | Lost Hills | 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 China Lake Inn* | Ridgecrest | 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 Taft Inn* | Taft | 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, Wasco* | Wasco | 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 |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Dam Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Boulder Gulch Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Breckenridge Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Camp 9 Lakeside Group Campgrounds | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Camp 9 Recreation Area Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Campo Alto Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Campo Alto Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Cedar Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Chula Vista Walk-in Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Evans Flat Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| French Gulch Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Hobo Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Hungry Gulch Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Live Oak Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Live Oak North Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Live Oak South Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Marian Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| McGill Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Old Isabella | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Paradise Cove Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Pioneer Point Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Sandy Flat Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| South Fork Rec Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Tillie Creek #1 Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Tillie Creek #2 Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Tillie Creek #3 Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Tillie Creek #4 Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Tillie Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Toad Springs Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Camp Kernville | Kernville | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 6 feet; up to 2 pets per site; up to $50 per pet. No pets in the rental cabins. No Pit Bulls, American Staffordshire Terriers, Rottweilers, Cane Corsos, Mastiffs, wolf hybrids or their mixes, and no aggressive dogs. | Up to $50 per pet | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Frandy Park Campground | Kernville | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 3 pets per site; no pet fee. No Pit Bulls, Pit Bull mixes or Staffordshire Terriers. | No pet fee | Up to 3 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Kern River's Edge Campground | Kernville | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet; up to 2 pets per site; $10 per pet per night. | $10 per pet per night | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Dog Park | Bakersfield | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Coffee Road Dog Park | Bakersfield | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Kroll Dog Park | Bakersfield | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Mesa Marin Sports Complex Dog Park | Bakersfield | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Seasons Dog Park | Bakersfield | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| University Dog Park | Bakersfield | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Wilson Dog Park | Bakersfield | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Tule Elk State Natural Reserve | 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 |
| Red Rock Canyon State 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 |
| Fort Tejon State Historic Park | Lebec | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Eastern Kern County Onyx Ranch State Vehicular Recreation Area | Mojave | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park | Tehachapi | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 |
Rest areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron Rest Area (eastbound Highway 58) | Boron | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |
| Boron Rest Area (westbound Highway 58) | Boron | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |
| Buttonwillow Rest Area (northbound I-5) | Buttonwillow | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |
| Buttonwillow Rest Area (southbound I-5) | Buttonwillow | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |
| Tejon Pass Rest Area (northbound I-5) | Lebec | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |
| Tejon Pass Rest Area (southbound I-5) | Lebec | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 |
Roadside stops
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-N-Out Burger, Lebec | Lebec | No | No. Dogs are not allowed inside: California's Retail Food Code bars live animals from food facilities except service animals and a few other cases. This location lists dine-in and drive-thru service, with no outdoor seating listed, so plan on the drive-thru with a dog along. | Dogs are not allowed inside: California's Retail Food Code b | October 26, 2026 |
| Love's Travel Stop #230, Lost Hills | Lost Hills | Yes | Yes: dog park on site. | October 26, 2026 |