Road trips › US-50
Dog-friendly US-50 in Nevada
409 miles from the California line at Stateline to Utah. Every stop below is placed by its mile on US-50 (Nevada mileposts, counting east from the California line at Lake Tahoe; past Ely, where US-50 shares the road with US-6, miles continue along NDOT's US-6 line) and its distance off the highway, and every dog rule links to its official source.
This guide starts at the California line; Dog-friendly US-50 in California covers the drive to it.
Highlights
Lake Tahoe's Nevada shore
Miles 0–14. Stateline, Zephyr Cove and Cave Rock to Spooner Summit. Some Forest Service beaches on this shore do not allow dogs.
- 0.1 Van Sickle Bi-State Park, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
- 7.0 Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
- 12.6 Spooner Lake, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
- 12.9 Village Green Dog Park (Incline Village)
- 13.0 Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
- 13.3 Hidden Beach
- And 1 more in this stretch, listed below.
Carson City and Dayton
Miles 14–45. Down the grade into Carson City and east through Dayton.
- 18.6 Kings Canyon Trails
- 18.6 Ash Canyon Trails
- 21.9 Fuji Park Dog Park
- 22.0 Carson RV Resort
- 22.2 Mayor's Park
- 27.1 Steinheimer Park
- 27.1 Long Ranch Park
- 28.1 Riverview Park
- And 23 more in this stretch, listed below.
Silver Springs and Fallon
Miles 50–95. Lahontan Reservoir and Fallon, the last towns before the long run east.
Austin, Eureka and Ely
Miles 190–346. The high-desert towns of the stretch Nevada calls the Loneliest Road in America.
Ely to Great Basin
Miles 346–409. Southeast past the Ward Charcoal Ovens turnoff, then east over Sacramento Pass to Baker and Great Basin National Park near the Utah line.
Stops, west to east
62 stops
Douglas County miles 0–14
Park · 0.8 mi off US-50
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash of not more than six feet.
Beach · 0.5 mi off US-50
No. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or in the picnic areas. Leashed pets are allowed in the campground.
Nearest dog stop: Van Sickle Bi-State Park, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, 2 mi west.
Campground · 0.5 mi off US-50
Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Leashed dogs are allowed in the campground, but not in the picnic areas or on the beach.
Beach · at the highway
No. The beach at Zephyr Cove Resort is a designated swimming beach, and dogs are not allowed.
Nearest dog stop: Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, 3 mi east.
Campground · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 6 feet; up to 2 pets per site; $20 per night. Dogs are not allowed in the Airstreams, the Zephyr Cove Lodge, at the marina and beach, or on Lake Tahoe cruise boats. Never leave a dog tied up alone or unattended.
Park · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed on the sandy area of the beach.
Park · 0.4 mi off US-50
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed on the groomed cross-country ski trails.
Park · Incline Village · 9.8 mi off US-50
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Beach · Incline Village · 6.8 mi off US-50
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed only in the off-season, October 15 to April 15. No pets from April 15 to October 15.
Beach · 8.3 mi off US-50
Yes, on leash.
Park · Genoa · 7.3 mi off US-50
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed during special events.
Carson City miles 14–31
Trail · Carson City · 4 mi off US-50
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Trail · Carson City · 2.8 mi off US-50
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash on the Ash-to-Kings Trail, Capital to Tahoe Trail, Kings Canyon Road, Lincoln Bypass Trail and Upper Waterfall Loop. Dogs are not allowed on the Waterfall Trail or the North Kings Loop.
Trail · Carson City · 2.3 mi off US-50
No. Dogs are not allowed here; service animals are exempt.
Nearest dog stop: Kings Canyon Trails, less than a mile away.
Trail · Carson City · 2.2 mi off US-50
No. Dogs are not allowed here; service animals are exempt.
Nearest dog stop: Kings Canyon Trails, less than a mile away.
Trail · 1.6 mi off US-50
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash at the trailhead.
Park · Carson City · at the highway
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Campground · Carson City · at the highway
Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per site. No pets in the laundry rooms, restrooms, other shared spaces or the pool area. No aggressive dogs.
Park · Carson City · 3.2 mi off US-50
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Park · Carson City · 1 mi off US-50
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Park · Carson City · 3.4 mi off US-50
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Lodging · Carson City · 1.5 mi off US-50
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Carson City · 1.2 mi off US-50
No. Dogs are not allowed here; service animals are exempt.
Nearest dog stop: Mayor's Park, less than a mile away.
Park · Carson City · 2.5 mi off US-50
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Park · Carson City · 1.6 mi off US-50
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
Park · New Washoe City · 9.4 mi off US-50
No. Service animals only.
Nearest dog stop: Fulstone Wetlands, less than a mile away.
Park · Carson City · 2 mi off US-50
No. Dogs are not allowed here; service animals are exempt.
Nearest dog stop: Fulstone Wetlands, less than a mile away.
Park · Carson City · 0.5 mi off US-50
Yes, on leash.
Park · Carson City · 1.8 mi off US-50
No. Dogs are not allowed here; service animals are exempt.
Nearest dog stop: Fulstone Wetlands, less than a mile away.
Park · Carson City · 4.7 mi off US-50
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Park · Carson City · 1 mi off US-50
No. Dogs are not allowed here; service animals are exempt.
Nearest dog stop: Fulstone Wetlands, less than a mile away.
Park · Carson City · 2.7 mi off US-50
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Park · Carson City · 3.3 mi off US-50
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Trail · Carson City · 5.1 mi off US-50
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Park · Carson City · 1.1 mi off US-50
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Trail · Carson City · 3.8 mi off US-50
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Park · New Washoe City · 8.1 mi off US-50
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times.
Park · Carson City · 2.1 mi off US-50
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be leashed, and are not allowed in the ranch pasture.
Trail · Carson City · 3.5 mi off US-50
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Park · Carson City · 0.9 mi off US-50
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Park · Carson City · 3 mi off US-50
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash except in the ranch pastures and the Red House building, where dogs are not allowed.
Park · Carson City · 2.9 mi off US-50
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Park · Carson City · 1.6 mi off US-50
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash in Riverview Park, but must be leashed at the Riverview Park trailhead and in the Korean War Veterans Memorial Park.
Park · Carson City · 1.2 mi off US-50
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Park · Carson City · 0.5 mi off US-50
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Park · Carson City · 0.8 mi off US-50
No. Dogs are not allowed here; service animals are exempt.
Nearest dog stop: Morgan Mill Preserve and Open Space, less than a mile away.
Trail · Carson City · 0.9 mi off US-50
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Park · Carson City · 2 mi off US-50
Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.
Park · Carson City · 4.9 mi off US-50
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may not enter the wetland area except during the waterfowl hunting seasons set by the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Lyon County miles 31–67
Park · New Washoe City · 7.9 mi off US-50
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times.
Park · Dayton · at the highway
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Silver Springs · 6.6 mi off US-50
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Silver Springs · 3 mi off US-50
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Churchill County miles 67–173
Lodging · Fallon · at the highway
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.
Lander County miles 173–230
Campground · 0.3 mi off US-50
Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Eureka County miles 230–278
Rest area · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
Rest area · at the highway
Yes, on leash.
White Pine County miles 278–409
Lodging · Ely · at the highway
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 · Ely · at the highway
Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee.
Park · Ely · 4.8 mi off US-50
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Ely · 6.2 mi off US-50
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Park · Baker · 5.1 mi off US-50
Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets are allowed in campgrounds, in front of the visitor centers, along roads and on two trails: the Lexington Arch Trail and the trail between Baker and the Great Basin Visitor Center. Pets are not allowed on other trails, in the backcountry, in Lehman Caves or at evening programs.
Rest areas come from the Nevada Department of Transportation; some close temporarily for maintenance. Under state regulation (NAC 408.600), a dog outside the car must be on a leash and stay in the area set aside for animals. Chain hotels marked as brand policy have not yet confirmed their own pet policy, so call ahead. Stops checked through November 1, 2026. Where US-50 runs on another highway, NDOT's US-50 line has a break; stops there are measured to the nearest part of US-50.