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Pelican State Beach
Beach · Smith River · Del Norte County · California
Are dogs allowed at Pelican State Beach?
Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on the beach.
- Leash
- Required
- Maximum leash length
- 6 feet
- Official restrictions
- Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on the beach.
808.4 On US-101 at mile 808.4, at the freeway. See every dog stop on US-101.
Rules
| Rule | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] California Department of Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2026 |
| Official restrictions | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on the beach. | [1] California Department of Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2026 |
| Leash | Requiredagency-wide rule | [2] California Department of Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2026 |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feetagency-wide rule | [2] California Department of Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2026 |
| Leaving your dog alone | Not allowedagency-wide rule | [2] California Department of Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2026 |
Rules in every California state park
- Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and physically under your control at all times.
- Dogs may not be left unattended. Overnight campers must keep dogs in a tent or vehicle.
- Unless an area is specifically designated for dogs on leash, dogs are not allowed in buildings, undeveloped areas or on trails.
- Clean up after your dog.
- Proof of vaccinations and a valid dog license may be required.
Source: [2] California Department of Parks and Recreation, checked October 26, 2026
Location
16988 US-101, Smith River, 95567 · Del Norte County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)
Managed by California State Parks. Official page
Sources
- Visiting State Parks With Your Dog (parks.ca.gov), California Department of Parks and Recreation. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
Pelican State Beach | Dogs Allowed? Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on the beach.
- Visiting State Parks With Your Dog: statewide rules (parks.ca.gov), California Department of Parks and Recreation. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
Dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at ALL times and physically under your control.
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Pelican State Beach (Smith River, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on the beach. Source: California Department of Parks and Recreation, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/pelican-state-beach/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).
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