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Dogs in Nevada County, California

33 of 36 places verified in Nevada County allow dogs in at least some areas.

Cities with their own page: Truckee

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Hotels and lodging

Hotels and lodging in Nevada County, California
PlaceTownDogsAnswerPet feeWeight limitPetsVerified
Donner Lake VillageTruckeeNoNo. Pets are not allowed.November 1, 2026
Truckee HotelTruckeeNoNo. Pets are not allowed.October 31, 2026

Campgrounds and RV parks

Campgrounds and RV parks in Nevada County, California
PlaceTownDogsAnswerPet feeWeight limitPetsVerified
Boca CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Boca Rest CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Boca Springs CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Bowman CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Boyington Mill CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Canyon Creek CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Carr Lake CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Faucherie Group CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Grouse Ridge CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Indian Springs CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Jackson Creek CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Lakeside CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Lindsey Lake CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Meadow Knolls Group CampYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Meadow Lake CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Meadow Lake Shoreline CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Prosser Family CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Prosser Ranch Group CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Rucker Lake CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Sagehen Creek CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Skillman CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Sterling Lake CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
White Cloud CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026
Woodchuck CampgroundYesYes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.October 28, 2026

Beaches

Beaches in Nevada County, California
PlaceTownDogsAnswerLeashVerified
West End Beach (Donner Lake)TruckeeNoNo. Dogs are not allowed.October 31, 2026

Parks

Parks in Nevada County, California
PlaceTownDogsAnswerLeashVerified
Empire Mine State Historic ParkGrass ValleyYes, with restrictionsYes, 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.RequiredOctober 26, 2026
Malakoff Diggins State Historic ParkNevada CityYes, with restrictionsYes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed inside historic buildings.RequiredOctober 26, 2026
South Yuba River State ParkPenn ValleyYes, with restrictionsYes, 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.RequiredOctober 26, 2026
Donner Memorial State ParkTruckeeYes, with restrictionsYes, 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.RequiredOctober 26, 2026

Trails

Trails in Nevada County, California
PlaceTownDogsAnswerLeashVerified
Legacy Trail (Truckee River Legacy Trail)TruckeeYesYes, on leash.RequiredOctober 31, 2026

Rest areas

Rest areas in Nevada County, California
PlaceTownDogsAnswerLeashVerified
Donner Summit Rest Area (eastbound I-80)Soda SpringsYesYes. This rest area has a designated pet area.October 28, 2026
Donner Summit Rest Area (westbound I-80)Soda SpringsYesYes. This rest area has a designated pet area.October 28, 2026

Places to eat and drink

Places to eat and drink in Nevada County, California
PlaceTownDogsAnswerLeashVerified
Alibi Ale Works Truckee Public HouseTruckeeYes, with restrictionsYes, with restrictions. Leashed dogs only, in the outdoor beer garden when the weather allows; not indoors.RequiredOctober 31, 2026
Craft & Logic TaproomTruckeeYes, with restrictionsYes, with restrictions. Well-behaved leashed pets are allowed outside. The page says pets and does not name dogs.RequiredNovember 1, 2026