Road trips › I-80
Dog-friendly I-80 in California
204 miles from San Francisco to the Nevada line. Every stop below is placed by its mile on I-80 (the Caltrans odometer, counting east from San Francisco) and its distance off the freeway, and every dog rule links to its official source.
This guide ends at the Nevada line; Dog-friendly I-80 in Nevada picks up from there.
Highlights
Bay Bridge and the East Bay
Miles 0–31. Across the Bay Bridge and up the East Bay through Berkeley and Richmond to Vallejo.
- 0.4 McKinley Square Dog Play Area
- 0.4 SOMA West Dog Play Area
- 1.0 Channel Street Dog Park
- 1.3 Phoenix Hotel
- 7.7 Main Street Dog Park
- 8.3 Mosswood Park Dog Play Area
- 8.3 Jefferson Square Park Dog Park Area
- 9.3 Hardy Park Dog Play Area
- And 104 more in this stretch, listed below.
Davis and Sacramento
Miles 70–105. Davis, Sacramento and Roseville.
- 82.2 Partner Park Dog Park
- 82.8 Olympians Park Dog Park
- 83.8 Truitt Bark Park
- 85.9 Barandas Dog Park
- 86.3 Blackbird Park Dog Parks
- 87.1 Tanzanite Community Park Dog Park
- 87.2 Sutter's Landing Dog Park
- 88.2 Regency Community Park Dog Park
- And 31 more in this stretch, listed below.
Gold Country
Miles 115–140. Auburn and Colfax, where the climb into the Sierra Nevada begins.
Donner Pass and Truckee
Miles 170–204. Over Donner Summit to Truckee and the Nevada line.
Stops, west to east
242 stops
San Francisco County miles 0–5
Park · San Francisco · 1.4 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 2.2 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only on the sloped grass and paths in the southeast corner of the park. Elsewhere in the park, dogs must be leashed.
Beach · San Francisco · 4.4 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be on leash or under voice control on Baker Beach north of Lobos Creek. Lobos Creek and the Battery to Bluffs Trail are closed to pets.
Park · San Francisco · 3.4 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 1.7 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 1.9 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 3.9 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at all times.
Beach · San Francisco · 4.6 mi off I-80
No. China Beach is closed to pets. Service animals are exempt.
Nearest dog stop: McKinley Square Dog Play Area, less than a mile away.
Park · San Francisco · 1.8 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 4 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 1.4 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Beach · Pacifica · 9.1 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 1.6 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Beach · San Francisco · 6.3 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be on leash or under voice control except in the 12-acre Habitat Protection Area in northwest Fort Funston, on the Coastal Trail from the Horse Trail intersection to the Great Highway (closed for erosion), and in signed administrative areas.
Park · San Francisco · 2.8 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 2.5 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 4.8 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 4.7 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 1.2 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Lodging · San Francisco · 1.7 mi off I-80
Yes, under the Kimpton Hotels brand policy: no limit on the number of pets; no weight limit; no pet fee.
Trail · San Francisco · 5.4 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Beach · San Francisco · 4.5 mi off I-80
No. Marshall Beach and the Battery to Bluffs Trail are closed to pets. Service animals are exempt.
Nearest dog stop: McKinley Square Dog Play Area, less than a mile away.
Park · San Francisco · 0.5 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 4 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 3.1 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Most of the area bounded by Shelley Drive is open to off-leash dogs. Leash your dog at the amphitheater during performances, camps and events, near children's play areas and picnic areas, and south of the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, where dogs must also stay on the trail.
Park · San Francisco · 1.1 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the two dog play areas: the north one on the Dolores Street slope between the south court service driveway and the 19th Street promenade, and the south one north of the playground. Leash your dog near the athletic fields, playground and tennis courts.
Park · San Francisco · 3.7 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Beach · San Francisco · 5.6 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be on leash or under voice control, except in the Snowy Plover Protection Area from Stairwell 21 south to Sloat Boulevard, where dogs must be leashed from July 1 to May 15.
Park · San Francisco · 4.7 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 0.8 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · Daly City · 5.1 mi off I-80
No. Park unit operated by San Mateo County, Parks Department. Check website at https://parks.smcgov.org/san-bruno-mountain-state-county-park for more information.
Nearest dog stop: McKinley Square Dog Play Area, less than a mile away.
Park · San Francisco · 0.7 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 2.4 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 4.3 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Beach · Daly City · 6.9 mi off I-80
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: McKinley Square Dog Play Area, less than a mile away.
Park · San Francisco · 0.9 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · San Francisco · 2.2 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 2.1 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 2.4 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · San Francisco · at the freeway
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · San Francisco · 0.4 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · San Francisco · 0.5 mi off I-80
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.
Lodging · San Francisco · 1 mi off I-80
Yes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome for a small fee; the FAQ gives no amount, weight limit or leash rules. The hotel supplies a bowl and a pet bed on request.
Beach · San Francisco · 3.6 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be on leash or under voice control, except in picnic areas. In the Crissy Field Wildlife Protection Area, dogs must be leashed from July 1 to May 15. The Crissy Field tidal marsh and lagoon are closed to pets.
Park · San Francisco · 1.9 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Park · San Francisco · 2.4 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
Lodging · 1.1 mi off I-80
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · San Francisco · 2.3 mi off I-80
No. Pets are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Lafayette Park Dog Play Area, less than a mile away.
Lodging · San Francisco · 2.1 mi off I-80
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · San Francisco · 2 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Alameda County miles 5–13
Park · Emeryville · 0.9 mi off I-80
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Alameda · 3 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Alameda · 2.5 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Alameda · 3.1 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Alameda · 3.1 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Alameda · 3.5 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Alameda · 3.1 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Alameda · 2.7 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Oakland · 3 mi off I-80
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Alameda · 2.6 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Alameda · 5.4 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Oakland · 4.6 mi off I-80
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Oakland · 8.4 mi off I-80
Yes.
Park · Piedmont · 3.2 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only with a City of Piedmont off-leash permit, from the Police Department. Without a permit, dogs must be leashed.
Park · Oakland · 2.8 mi off I-80
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Lodging · 2.9 mi off I-80
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.
Park · Alameda · 4.5 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Eat and drink · Oakland · 1.1 mi off I-80
Yes.
Park · Alameda · 7.3 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Oakland · 1.5 mi off I-80
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Oakland · 2.1 mi off I-80
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Oakland · 2.1 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Oakland · 6 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. On leash, and not in the amphitheater.
Park · Oakland · 6 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Alameda · 5.9 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Oakland · 2.4 mi off I-80
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · 8.9 mi off I-80
Yes.
Park · Oakland · 6.8 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. On leash, and only in the part of the park east of Mountain Boulevard.
Park · Alameda · 6.9 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Alameda · 6 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Alameda · 3.7 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Oakland · 3.1 mi off I-80
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Alameda · 3.3 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Oakland · 8.2 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed in the marsh areas and must be on a leash (6 feet maximum) everywhere else in the park.
Park · Alameda · 4.8 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Oakland · 1.9 mi off I-80
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Oakland · 1.9 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Oakland · 2.1 mi off I-80
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Eat and drink · Oakland · 2.5 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs on the outdoor patios; no pets inside.
Park · 9.9 mi off I-80
Yes.
Park · Piedmont · 3.6 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only with a City of Piedmont off-leash permit, from the Police Department. Without a permit, dogs must be leashed.
Park · Oakland · 2.9 mi off I-80
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Moraga · 10 mi off I-80
Yes. This is a dog park.
Park · Oakland · 6.6 mi off I-80
Yes.
Park · Alameda · 6.1 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Oakland · 2.2 mi off I-80
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Alameda · 6.3 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Alameda · 6.2 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Oakland · 4.4 mi off I-80
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Eat and drink · Oakland · 1.7 mi off I-80
Yes.
Trail · Oakland · 5 mi off I-80
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Oakland · 5.5 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed only on the Skyline National Trail through the preserve.
Park · Oakland · 2.2 mi off I-80
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Oakland · 2.2 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Orinda · 7.7 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Oakland · 2.2 mi off I-80
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Oakland · 5.4 mi off I-80
Yes.
Park · Oakland · 3.5 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed in the lake or on the beach.
Eat and drink · Berkeley · 0.5 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Pets are allowed on a leash outside at the Berkeley taproom. The page says pet and does not name dogs.
Park · 4.6 mi off I-80
Yes.
Park · Berkeley · 0.4 mi off I-80
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Lodging · 1.2 mi off I-80
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.
Lodging · Berkeley · 0.4 mi off I-80
Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay.
Park · Berkeley · 1.5 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Eat and drink · Berkeley · 0.4 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Leashed dogs on the front patio, close to your table.
Eat and drink · Berkeley · 0.9 mi off I-80
Yes.
Park · Albany · 0.5 mi off I-80
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Contra Costa County miles 13–27
Park · Albany · 0.9 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in Section B from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, and never in Section A, the ball field, or inside a play structure area.
Park · 3.5 mi off I-80
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Memorial Park, less than a mile away.
Park · Berkeley · 2.6 mi off I-80
No. Dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Memorial Park, less than a mile away.
Park · Richmond · 0.7 mi off I-80
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Park · El Cerrito · 0.3 mi off I-80
Yes. This is a dog park.
Park · 1.4 mi off I-80
Yes.
Park · El Sobrante · 3.2 mi off I-80
Yes.
Park · Richmond · 3.5 mi off I-80
Yes.
Lodging · at the freeway
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.
Park · Richmond · 2.6 mi off I-80
Yes.
Lodging · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · 2.5 mi off I-80
Yes.
Park · 0.6 mi off I-80
Yes.
Solano County miles 27–34
Park · Port Costa · 5.3 mi off I-80
Yes.
Park · Martinez · 5.5 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed in the duck pond, marsh or other interior areas; in parking areas they must be leashed (6 feet maximum).
Park · Benicia · 3.9 mi off I-80
Yes. This is a dog park.
Park · Benicia · 2 mi off I-80
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Vallejo · 1.5 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · at the freeway
Yes, under the Red Roof Inn brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; up to 80 lb each; first pet stays free.
Napa County miles 34–35
Rest area · Vallejo · 7 mi. E. of Vallejo · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Solano County miles 35–72
Park · Fairfield · 2 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Fairfield · at the freeway
Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay.
Lodging · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · Fairfield · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · Fairfield · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · Fairfield · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Vacaville · at the freeway
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Vacaville · 0.8 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Vacaville · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Vacaville · 4 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Vacaville · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · Dixon · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · Dixon · at the freeway
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.
Yolo County miles 72–84
Lodging · Davis · 0.5 mi off I-80
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.
Lodging · 0.5 mi off I-80
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.
Lodging · Davis · at the freeway
Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay.
Park · Woodland · 9.4 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Concession operated. Only service animals permitted on property.
Lodging · Davis · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Sacramento · 7.9 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Sacramento · 4.6 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · West Sacramento · 0.7 mi off I-80
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Sacramento · 2.9 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · West Sacramento · at the freeway
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.
Park · Sacramento · 3.9 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Sacramento · 3.2 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in Capitol Park. Service animals are permitted inside Capitol building.
Park · Sacramento · 3.1 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Only service animals permitted on grounds and on guided tours of mansion.
Sacramento County miles 84–102
Lodging · Sacramento · 2.8 mi off I-80
Yes, under the Kimpton Hotels brand policy: no limit on the number of pets; no weight limit; no pet fee.
Park · Sacramento · 2.5 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in exterior portions. Only service animals permitted in interior spaces.
Park · Sacramento · 2.5 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in exterior portions of railroad displays only. Services animals are allowed in the Museum and on excursion trains.
Park · West Sacramento · 1.5 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on the site when it is open to the public (this site is not commonly open yet, but is opened for planning and special event activities).
Lodging · Sacramento · 2.1 mi off I-80
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.
Lodging · 2 mi off I-80
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · 1.9 mi off I-80
Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay.
Park · Sacramento · 1.9 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Sacramento · 0.4 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Sacramento · 2 mi off I-80
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.
Park · Sacramento · 3.5 mi off I-80
No. Park closed indefinitely; no public access.
Nearest dog stop: Blackbird Park Dog Parks, less than a mile away.
Park · Sacramento · 2.5 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · at the freeway
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.
Park · Sacramento · 4.3 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Only service animals allowed inside the museum and in exterior display areas.
Park · Sacramento · 4.4 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Only service animals are allowed inside Sutter’s Fort. Dogs are allowed on the park grounds surrounding the fort.
Park · Sacramento · 0.3 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Sacramento · 3.9 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Sacramento · 2.3 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Sacramento · 3.2 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Sacramento · 2.6 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · Sacramento · 2.8 mi off I-80
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.
Lodging · 2.5 mi off I-80
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.
Park · Sacramento · 5.5 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Sacramento · 6.4 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Sacramento · 5.2 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Carmichael · 3.5 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Sacramento · 6.7 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Carmichael · 4.4 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Rancho Cordova · 4.8 mi off I-80
Yes. This is a dog park.
Park · Carmichael · 3.9 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash throughout the park and may not enter the Effie Yeaw Nature Center.
Park · Carmichael · 2.6 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Carmichael · 2.6 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Lodging · Sacramento · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · at the freeway
Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay.
Park · Carmichael · 2.4 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Carmichael · 2.7 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Elverta · 4.5 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Park · Fair Oaks · 2.2 mi off I-80
Yes, on leash.
Placer County miles 102–160
Park · Roseville · 3.8 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Folsom · 6.7 mi off I-80
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed in buildings.
Park · Roseville · 0.5 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Roseville · at the freeway
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.
Park · Folsom · 5.9 mi off I-80
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.
Lodging · Roseville · at the freeway
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.
Park · Roseville · 0.4 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Lodging · Roseville · at the freeway
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.
Park · Roseville · 0.3 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Lincoln · 7.5 mi off I-80
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Lincoln · 7.2 mi off I-80
Yes. This is a dog park.
Park · Auburn · at the freeway
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · Auburn · 1.1 mi off I-80
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.
Lodging · at the freeway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Lodging · Auburn · at the freeway
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.
Lodging · Colfax · at the freeway
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.
Park · Grass Valley · 7.9 mi off I-80
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.
Rest area · Dutch Flat · Between Sawmill and Gold Run O.C. · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Rest area · Dutch Flat · Between Sawmill and Gold Run O.C. · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Campground · 1.9 mi off I-80
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Campground · 2.4 mi off I-80
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Nevada County miles 160–164
Campground · 0.3 mi off I-80
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Placer County miles 164–171
Campground · at the freeway
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Campground · 1.6 mi off I-80
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Campground · at the freeway
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Campground · 2.9 mi off I-80
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Nevada County miles 171–202
Rest area · Soda Springs · On Donner Pass · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Rest area · Soda Springs · On Donner Pass · at the freeway
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
Lodging · Truckee · 0.3 mi off I-80
No. Pets are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Donner Memorial State Park, 3 mi east.
Park · Truckee · at the freeway
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.
Campground · 1.7 mi off I-80
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Eat and drink · Truckee · at the freeway
Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved leashed pets are allowed outside. The page says pets and does not name dogs.
Eat and drink · Truckee · at the freeway
Yes, with restrictions. Leashed dogs only, in the outdoor beer garden when the weather allows; not indoors.
Lodging · Truckee · at the freeway
No. Pets are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Donner Memorial State Park, 3 mi west.
Campground · 2.5 mi off I-80
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Campground · 1.8 mi off I-80
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Campground · 1.7 mi off I-80
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Campground · 1.2 mi off I-80
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Campground · 2.5 mi off I-80
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Campground · 2.1 mi off I-80
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Sierra County miles 202–204
No verified stops in this stretch yet.
Rest areas come from Caltrans's Safety Roadside Rest Areas data; some close temporarily for maintenance. Chain hotels marked as brand policy have not yet confirmed their own pet policy, so call ahead. Stops checked through November 1, 2026.