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Dogs in Merced County, California
10 of 14 places verified in Merced County allow dogs in at least some areas.
Show only:no pet fee (3)2+ dogs OK (3)
Jump to: hotels and lodging (6) · parks (5) · rest areas (2) · roadside stops (1)
Hotels and lodging
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motel 6, Gustine* | Gustine | 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, Los Banos* | Los Banos | 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, Los Banos* | Los Banos | 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, Merced* | Merced | 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, Merced* | Merced | 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 Andersen's Inn* | Santa Nella | 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.
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McConnell State Recreation Area | Ballico | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area | Gustine | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area | Hilmar-Irwin | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Pacheco State Park | Holllister | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 | |
| Great Valley Grasslands State Park | Stevinson | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Rest areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John "Chuck" Erreca Rest Area (northbound I-5) | Firebaugh | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |
| John "Chuck" Erreca Rest Area (southbound I-5) | Firebaugh | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 |
Roadside stops
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love's Travel Stop #441, Santa Nella | Santa Nella | Yes | Yes: dog park on site. | October 26, 2026 |