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title: "Lake Valley State Recreation Area: dog rules"
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Lake Valley State Recreation Area (South Lake Tahoe, CA): No. On the lands and facilities which are under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Parks and Recreation known as Lake Valley State Recreation Area and Lake Tahoe Golf Course, no person shall enter the property boundaries without prior permission from this Department and/or the golf course staff. This includes areas between golf holes, cart paths and the pedestrian bridges across the Upper Truckee River. Source: California Department of Parks and Recreation, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/lake-valley-state-recreation-area/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Lake Valley State Recreation Area

**No. On the lands and facilities which are under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Parks and Recreation known as Lake Valley State Recreation Area and Lake Tahoe Golf Course, no person shall enter the property boundaries without prior permission from this Department and/or the golf course staff. This includes areas between golf holes, cart paths and the pedestrian bridges across the Upper Truckee River.**

Type: park. Location: South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California. Managed by California State Parks.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | No | [1] | 2026-10-26 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | On the lands and facilities which are under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Parks and Recreation known as Lake Valley State Recreation Area and Lake Tahoe Golf Course, no person shall enter the property boundaries without prior permission from this Department and/or the golf course staff. This includes areas between golf holes, cart paths and the pedestrian bridges across the Upper Truckee River. | [1] | 2026-10-26 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and physically under your control at all times. [2]
- Dogs may not be left unattended. Overnight campers must keep dogs in a tent or vehicle. [2]
- Unless an area is specifically designated for dogs on leash, dogs are not allowed in buildings, undeveloped areas or on trails. [2]
- Clean up after your dog. [2]
- Proof of vaccinations and a valid dog license may be required. [2]

## Sources

1. California Department of Parks and Recreation, "Visiting State Parks With Your Dog" (government, checked 2026-10-26): https://www.parks.ca.gov/Dogs
   > Lake Valley State Recreation Area | Dogs Allowed? No | On the lands and facilities which are under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Parks and Recreation known as Lake Valley State Recreation Area and Lake Tahoe Golf Course, no person shall enter the property boundaries without prior permission from this Department and/or the golf course staff. This includes areas between golf holes
2. California Department of Parks and Recreation, "Visiting State Parks With Your Dog: statewide rules" (government, checked 2026-10-26): https://www.parks.ca.gov/Dogs
   > Dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at ALL times and physically under your control.

Verified October 26, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-25. Freshness: fresh.
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