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Dogs in the Gold Country & Lake Tahoe region
254 of 284 places verified here allow dogs in at least some areas (89%).
Areas
- Lake Tahoe
The whole basin, both states: the beaches, state parks and campgrounds around the lake. California and Nevada rules differ at the line. 60 verified places; cities: Incline Village, Kings Beach, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City.
- Yosemite (shared)
The park and its gateway towns. Inside the park dogs stay on pavement and in campgrounds; the lodges and Forest Service campgrounds outside are where a dog can stay. 15 verified places.
Cities with their own page: Roseville (8) · Truckee (8)
Counties (county rules apply in unincorporated areas): Amador County (14) · Calaveras County (9) · El Dorado County (71) · Nevada County (36) · Placer County (64) · Sierra County (36) · Tuolumne County (50) · Yuba County (4)
Show only:big dogs OK (3)2+ dogs OK (12)off leash (8)dog parks (13)
Questions answered for this region: Which beaches allow dogs in the Gold Country & Lake Tahoe region? (6) · Which parks allow dogs in the Gold Country & Lake Tahoe region? (35) · Where can dogs run off leash in the Gold Country & Lake Tahoe region? (8) · Which hotels allow dogs in the Gold Country & Lake Tahoe region? (12) · Which campgrounds and RV parks allow dogs in the Gold Country & Lake Tahoe region? (182) · Which cabin resorts allow dogs in the Gold Country & Lake Tahoe region? (5)
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Big parks and beaches
Parkland and shoreline outside any city in this region.
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlon Falls Trail | No | No. The page says no pets or mountain bicycles are allowed within the Yosemite Wilderness Area. | The page says no pets or mountain bicycles are allowed withi | November 1, 2026 | |
| El Dorado Trail | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Meeks Bay Beach | No | No. Meeks Bay Beach is a designated swimming beach, and dogs are not allowed. | Meeks Bay Beach is a designated swimming beach, and dogs are | October 27, 2026 | |
| Pinecrest Lake Day Use Area | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. No pets in the Day Use Area from May 15 to September 15. Elsewhere in the Pinecrest Lake Recreation Area pets must be on a leash at all times, per Tuolumne County ordinance. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Rainbow Pool Day Use Area | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Sand Pond Picnic Site | No | No. The page's restrictions say no dogs. | The page's restrictions say no dogs. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Tuolumne Grove Nature Trail | No | No. Dogs are allowed on the road within Tuolumne Grove but not on the nature trail. | Dogs are allowed on the road within Tuolumne Grove but not o | November 1, 2026 |
Hotels and lodging
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEST WESTERN Amador Inn* | 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 | |
| Camp Richardson Resort | No | No. The resort has a strict no-pet policy. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Loon Lake Chalet | No | No. Pets are not allowed in the chalet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Meeks Bay Resort | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Motel 6 Auburn, CA* | 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 Marysville, CA* | 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 Cedar Inn & Suites* | Angels Camp | 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 Golden Key* | Auburn | 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 Colfax* | Colfax | 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 |
| Rush Creek Lodge & Spa at Yosemite | Groveland | No | No. Pets are not allowed in guest rooms or anywhere on the property; only registered service animals. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Crown Motel | Kings Beach | Yes | Yes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. The site does not state a fee, a size limit or how many dogs. | October 31, 2026 | |||
| Pinecrest Lake Resort | Pinecrest | No | No. No pets in the resort's motel rooms, cabins or townhouses; service dogs are allowed under the ADA. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Best Western, Placerville* | Placerville | 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 Stagecoach Inn* | Pollock Pines | 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 Orchid Hotel & Suites* | Roseville | 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 Roseville Inn* | Roseville | 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 |
| Extended Stay America - Sacramento - Roseville* | Roseville | 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 | |
| Sierra Pines Resort | Sierra City | Yes | Yes: $35 per pet per stay. | $35 per pet per stay | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Best Western Plus, Sonora* | Sonora | 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 |
| Basecamp Tahoe South | South Lake Tahoe | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; $40 per stay. | $40 per stay | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Black Bear Lodge | South Lake Tahoe | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Forest Suites Resort | South Lake Tahoe | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: up to 2 pets per room; $50 per night. Dogs are not allowed in the Specialty Suites or the Poolside Suites, due to health regulations. | $50 per night | Up to 2 | October 31, 2026 | |
| Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per room; up to 30 lb each; $75 per pet per night. Dogs only. Dogs are not allowed in the pool or any other water feature, or inside any of the resort restaurants. | $75 per pet per night | Up to 30 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 31, 2026 |
| Tahoe Blue Hotel | South Lake Tahoe | Yes | Yes: $25 per pet per night. | $25 per pet per night | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Basecamp Tahoe City | Tahoe City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; $40 per stay. | $40 per stay | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Granlibakken Tahoe | Tahoe City | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | |||
| Mother Nature's Inn | Tahoe City | Yes | Yes, in every room: up to 2 pets per room; $75 per stay. | $75 per stay | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| The Cottage Inn | Tahoe City | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Donner Lake Village | Truckee | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe | Truckee | Yes | Yes: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; $200 per stay. | $200 per stay | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 31, 2026 |
| Truckee Hotel | Truckee | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | October 31, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahart Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Airport Flat Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Azalea Cove Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Baker Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Bear Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Bear Valley Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Beardsley Dam Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Berger Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Big Bend Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Big Meadow Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Big Meadow Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Big Meadows Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Big Reservoir Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Big Silver Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Black Oak Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Boca Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Boca Rest Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Boca Springs Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Boulder Flat Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Bowman Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Boyington Mill Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Brightman Flat Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Cal Ida Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Camino Cove Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Canyon Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Capps Crossing Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Carlton Flat Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Carr Lake Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Cascade Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Chapman Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Cherry Valley Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| China Flat Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Clark Fork Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Clark Fork Horse Camp | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Cold Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Cottonwood Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Coyote Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Dardanelle Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Dark Day Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Deadman Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Diablo Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Dimond O Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Dru Barner Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Eagle Meadow Horse Camp | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| East Meadow Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Emigrant Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Eureka Valley Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Fallen Leaf Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Fashoda Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Faucherie Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Fiddle Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Forbes Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Fraser Flat Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| French Meadows Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Gates Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Gerle Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Giant Gap Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Gold Lake 4x4 Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Gold Lake Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Goose Lake Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Goose Meadow Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Granite Flat Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Grouse Ridge Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Hampshire Rocks Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Haven Lake Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Hell Hole Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Herring Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Herring Reservoir Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Hornswoggle Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Hull Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Ice House Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Indian Springs Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Indian Valley Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Jackson Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Jones Fork Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Kaspian Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Kerrick Corral Horse Camp | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Kirkwood Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Lakeside Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Lewis Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Lindsey Lake Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Little Lasier Meadow Horse Camp | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Loganville Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Logger Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Lone Rock Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Lookout Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Loon Lake Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Loon Lake Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Lost Claim Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Lovers Leap Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Lower Little Truckee Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Lumsden Bridge Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Lumsden Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Meadow Knolls Group Camp | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Meadow Lake Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Meadow Lake Shoreline Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Meadowview Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Meeks Bay Campground | No | No. Pets are not allowed at the Meeks Bay resort or campgrounds. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Middle Fork Cosumnes Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Middle Meadows Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Mill Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Mokelumne Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Moore Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Mumford Bar Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Niagara Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| North Fork Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Northshore Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Onion Valley Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Packsaddle Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Pardoes Point Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Pass Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Pigeon Flat Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Pine Valley Horse Camp | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Pinecrest Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Pines Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Pines Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Pipi Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Pleasant Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Ponderosa Cove Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Poppy Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Prosser Family Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Prosser Ranch Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Ramshorn Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Red Fir Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| River Ranch - Hacienda Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Robinson Flat Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Rocky Rest Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Rucker Lake Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Sagehen Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Salmon Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Sand Bar Flat Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Sand Flat Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Sand Flat Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Sand Flat Campground (4wd only) | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Sardine Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Schoolhouse Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Shirttail Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Sierra Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Silver Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Silver Fork Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Silver Lake Campground East | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Silver Lake Campground West | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Skillman Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Snag Lake Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| South Fork Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| South Fork Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| South Shore Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Spicer Reservoir Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Spicer Reservoir Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Stanislaus River Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Sterling Lake Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Stumpy Meadows Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Sugar Pine Point Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Sunset Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Sweetwater Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Talbot Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Tunnel Mills Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Union Flat Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Upper Hole Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Upper Little Truckee Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Utica Reservoir Campgrounds | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Wakalu Hep Yo (Wild River) Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Wench Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Wench Creek Group Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Wentworth Springs Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| West Point Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| White Azalea Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| White Cloud Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Wild Plum Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| William Kent Campground | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Dogs are not allowed on the beaches. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Wolf Creek Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Woodchuck Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Wrights Lake Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Yellowjacket Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Yuba Pass Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Angels Camp RV Resort | Angels Camp | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: up to 2 pets per site; up to $15 per pet per stay. No dogs in the premium lodges. | Up to $15 per pet per stay | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| American River Resort | Coloma | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per site; $10 per pet. No pets inside the cabins or on their decks, or in the pool area. | $10 per pet | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Coloma Resort | Coloma | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to $30 per night. In cabins, only those designated for pets; a pet in any other cabin means eviction without refund, plus cleaning fees. | Up to $30 per night | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Camanche Reservoir North Shore | Ione | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; $7 per pet per night. Dogs only in developed areas. | $7 per pet per night | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Pardee Reservoir | Ione | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; $6.50 per pet per night. Dogs only in developed areas. | $6.50 per pet per night | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Campground by the Lake | South Lake Tahoe | Yes | Yes: on leash; up to 3 pets per site; $2 per pet per night. | $2 per pet per night | Up to 3 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Camanche Reservoir South Shore | Valley Springs | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; $7 per pet per night. Dogs only in developed areas. | $7 per pet per night | October 28, 2026 |
Cabins and cottages
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite | Groveland | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per cabin; up to 90 lb each, heavier with approval; $85 per night. Dogs stay only in Deluxe Cabins and Two Bedroom Family Cabins, booked on the Doggie Daily rate. | $85 per night | Up to 90 lb per pet; heavier with approval | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Firefall Ranch at Yosemite | Groveland | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per cabin; up to 90 lb each, heavier with approval; $85 per night. Dogs stay only in pet-friendly cottages and villas booked on the Doggie Daily rate. | $85 per night | Up to 90 lb per pet; heavier with approval | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Kit Carson Lodge | Kit Carson | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; $75 per pet per night. Dogs stay only in the designated cabins, not in the hotel rooms. | $75 per pet per night | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Sardine Lake Resort | Sierra City | Yes | Yes: on leash; $30 per pet per night. | $30 per pet per night | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Rustic Cottages | Tahoe Vista | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; $40 per pet per night. Not every cottage or house takes pets; the resort's house list marks the ones that do not. | $40 per pet per night | October 28, 2026 |
Beaches
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meeks Bay Beach | No | No. Meeks Bay Beach is a designated swimming beach, and dogs are not allowed. | Meeks Bay Beach is a designated swimming beach, and dogs are | October 27, 2026 | |
| Pinecrest Lake Day Use Area | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. No pets in the Day Use Area from May 15 to September 15. Elsewhere in the Pinecrest Lake Recreation Area pets must be on a leash at all times, per Tuolumne County ordinance. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Kings Beach Picnic Area | Kings Beach | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Kings Beach State Recreation Area | Kings Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed at Dog Beach which is located at the east of the Park beyond the boat ramp (rocky area). Dogs not allowed on sandy beaches in Placer County. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Raccoon Street Beach | Kings Beach | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Baldwin Beach | South Lake Tahoe | No | No. Baldwin Beach is a designated swimming beach, and dogs are not allowed. | Baldwin Beach is a designated swimming beach, and dogs are n | October 27, 2026 |
| Pope Beach | South Lake Tahoe | No | No. Pope Beach is a designated swimming beach, and dogs are not allowed. | Pope Beach is a designated swimming beach, and dogs are not | October 27, 2026 |
| Regan Beach | South Lake Tahoe | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are permitted only in the Dog Water Park area at the east end of the park, away from the playground and volleyball court. | Dogs are permitted only in the Dog Water Park area at the ea | November 1, 2026 |
| Tallac Historic Site shoreline | South Lake Tahoe | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on the Lake Tahoe shoreline from Valhalla Pier to Tallac Point, where the Lake of the Sky Trail meets the lake, and on the site's trails. | Required | October 27, 2026 |
| William Kent Beach | Tahoe City | No | No. William Kent Beach is a designated swimming beach, and dogs are not allowed. | William Kent Beach is a designated swimming beach, and dogs | October 27, 2026 |
| West End Beach (Donner Lake) | Truckee | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angora Lakes Day Use | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash and kept out of the lake at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Echo Lakes | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 27, 2026 | |
| Kiva Picnic Area | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets are permitted in the picnic area. Pets are not permitted in or near the Taylor Creek Marsh. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Rainbow Pool Day Use Area | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Sand Pond Picnic Site | No | No. The page's restrictions say no dogs. | The page's restrictions say no dogs. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Taylor Creek Visitor Center | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Pets are not permitted in or near the Taylor Creek Marsh or inside the Stream Profile Chamber. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Calaveras Big Trees State Park | Arnold | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campgrounds and on fire roads. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Ashley Memorial Dog Park | Auburn | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 |
| Auburn State Recreation Area | Auburn | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed, with the exception of Lake Clementine, where no dogs are allowed. Mutt Mitts are availble at various locations to help pick up after your dog. Mutt mitts are to be disposed of in trash cans, not left on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Columbia State Historic Park | Columbia | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed in historic buildings. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| El Dorado County Dog Park (Historical Railroad Park) | El Dorado | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | Separate areas for small and large dogs. Open daily from 6 A | November 1, 2026 |
| El Dorado Hills Community Park Dog Park | El Dorado Hills | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Folsom Lake State Recreation Area | Folsom | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on trails and in water. Dogs not allowed in swim area at Black Miners Bar, at swim area in Granite Bay, in swim area at Beals Point, in swim area at Nimbus Flat and on the turf area at Nimbus Flat. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Empire Mine State Historic Park | Grass Valley | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, 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. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Railtown 1897 State Historic Park | Jamestown | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed outdoors and must be on a leash at all times. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Auburn Ravine Dog Park | Lincoln | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Foskett Regional Park Dog Run | Lincoln | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | Enclosed dog run of about 23,000 square feet with double ent | November 1, 2026 |
| McBean Park Bark Park | Lincoln | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | Dog park of about 12,000 square feet with separate enclosed | November 1, 2026 |
| Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park | Nevada City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed inside historic buildings. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| South Yuba River State Park | Penn Valley | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, 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. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park | Pine Grove | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are only allowed on paved paths. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park | Placerville | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs on leash allowed on trails and in the river. Dogs not allowed in buildings. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Apollo Dog Park | Roseville | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 30, 2026 |
| Bear Dog Park | Roseville | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 30, 2026 |
| Hughes Dog Park | Roseville | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 30, 2026 |
| Marco Dog Park | Roseville | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 30, 2026 |
| Saugstad Dog Park | Roseville | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 30, 2026 |
| Bijou Community Park Dog Park | South Lake Tahoe | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | A fenced dog park inside Bijou Community Park. The page does | November 1, 2026 |
| D. L. Bliss State Park | South Lake Tahoe | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in developed areas only, which include campsites, paved roads and paths, dirt fire roads, and paved parking areas. Dogs also allowed in developed picnic areas and day-use areas. Dogs not allowed on beaches or dirt trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Emerald Bay State Park | South Lake Tahoe | No | No. Dogs are not allowed anywhere on land, including the beaches, dirt trails, the service roads down from Highway 89, Boat Camp, Vikingsholm and its grounds, the Rubicon Trail and Fannette Island. | Dogs are not allowed anywhere on land, including the beaches | October 26, 2026 |
| Lake Valley State Recreation Area | South Lake Tahoe | No | 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. | On the lands and facilities which are under the jurisdiction | October 26, 2026 |
| Washoe Meadows State Park | South Lake Tahoe | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in developed areas only, which include campsites, paved roads and paths, dirt fire roads, and paved parking areas. Dogs allowed in developed picnic areas and day-use areas. Dogs not allowed on beaches or dirt trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Burton Creek State Park | Tahoe City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on fire roads. To protect the integrity of the groomed Nordic ski courses, dogs not allowed on designated ski trails within the Sierra District, from Nov. 1 to May 1 annually, when snow is present. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Tahoe City Dog Park | Tahoe City | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | Open dawn to dusk. The district's page does not say whether | October 31, 2026 |
| Tahoe State Recreation Area | Tahoe City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the following areas: Truckee River Outlet known as ""Gatekeepers"" within the day-use area along the Lake Tahoe shoreline. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Ward Creek Park Property | Tahoe City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in developed areas only, which include campsites, paved roads and paths, dirt fire roads, and paved parking areas. Dogs allowed in developed picnic areas and day use areas. Dogs not allowed on beaches or dirt trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park | Tahoma | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in developed areas only, which include campsites, paved roads and paths, dirt fire roads, and paved parking areas. Dogs allowed in developed picnic areas and day-use areas. Dogs not allowed on beaches or dirt trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, 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. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Trails
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Trailhead and Day-Use Area | Yes | Yes. | Pets should be kept on a leash and owners should pack out pe | November 1, 2026 | |
| Carlon Falls Trail | No | No. The page says no pets or mountain bicycles are allowed within the Yosemite Wilderness Area. | The page says no pets or mountain bicycles are allowed withi | November 1, 2026 | |
| Eagle Falls Picnic Area and Trailhead | Yes | Yes. | Pets should be kept on a leash and owners should pack out pe | November 1, 2026 | |
| El Dorado Trail | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Tuolumne Grove Nature Trail | No | No. Dogs are allowed on the road within Tuolumne Grove but not on the nature trail. | Dogs are allowed on the road within Tuolumne Grove but not o | November 1, 2026 | |
| Legacy Trail (Truckee River Legacy Trail) | Truckee | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
Rest areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Run Rest Area (eastbound I-80) | Dutch Flat | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |
| Gold Run Rest Area (westbound I-80) | Dutch Flat | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |
| Donner Summit Rest Area (eastbound I-80) | Soda Springs | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |
| Donner Summit Rest Area (westbound I-80) | Soda Springs | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 |
Places to eat and drink
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason's Beachside Grille | Kings Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved dogs in the Sand Bar area only; not inside the restaurant or on the deck. | Well-behaved dogs in the Sand Bar area only; not inside the | October 31, 2026 |
| Bridge Tender | Tahoe City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets under the owner's direct supervision, on the outside bar deck only. Owners assume all liability for their pets and what they do. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Spoon Restaurant | Tahoe City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs on the patio in the warm season, on a leash, at your table, on the ground; none on a lap, table or chair. Staff may ask that a dog be removed if the patio rules are broken. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Tahoe Tap Haus | Tahoe City | Yes | Yes, on the patio. | October 31, 2026 | |
| Alibi Ale Works Truckee Public House | Truckee | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed dogs only, in the outdoor beer garden when the weather allows; not indoors. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Craft & Logic Taproom | Truckee | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved leashed pets are allowed outside. The page says pets and does not name dogs. | Required | November 1, 2026 |