Parks and Nature
The dog-friendly trail dots the bluffs from Cliff Drive to Aster Street. This oceanfront park has lovely gardens, shops, art sculptures, and picnic ar... Read More
You wouldn't know it from the name, but this below-sea-level basin features a wild variety of life. Drought and heat are what most think of. But th... Read More
In 1942, the United States government ordered more than 110,000 men, women, and children to leave their homes and detained them in remote, military-st... Read More
On September 28, 1542, Juan Rodrguez Cabrillo landed at San Diego Bay. This event marked the first time that a European expedition had set foot on ... Read More
The park has a long shoreline. Directions:The park surrounds the town of Manchester; the beach entrance is ½ mile north of town on Highway One.
Rose-colored sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, Joshua tree forests, and carpets of wildflowers are all found at this 1.6 million acre park. A visit t... Read More
This is a pet friendly national park. Some trails allow you to walk your dog off-leash as long as they are under your voice control. Check the webs... Read More
Rose-colored sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, Joshua tree forests, and carpets of wildflowers are all found at this 1.6 million acre park. A visit t... Read More
The setting for several tv shows and movies, Vasquez Rocks provides a stunning setting for hiking with your pets.
Until the 1800's, many northern California coastal valleys were covered with coast redwood trees similar to those now found in Muir Woods National Mon... Read More
Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area sits at an elevation of 1,700 feet in the Coastal Range near the headwaters of the south fork of the... Read More
Pets are only allowed in the parking area at this park.Directions: Visitors can launch into Big Lake at a PG&... Read More
Dogs on a 6 foot leash are ONLY permitted in parking lot.
Dogs are allowed only on Channel Drive and in the parking lot. They must be kept on leash at all times and are not allowed on the trails.
Stunning park with backcountry hiking and camping.
The park is located approximately seven miles west of the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve on Lancaster Road (an extension of West Avenue I... Read More
Enjoy hiking, rafting, and camping in this state recreation area.
A reserve for western azalea (Rhododendron occidentale). Each spring, a profusion of pink and white blossoms scents the air. There is a picnic area av... Read More
The Devils Postpile formation is a rare sight in the geologic world and ranks as one of the worlds finest examples of columnar basalt. Its columns tow... Read More
Picnic areas and hiking trails. Dogs must be kept on six foot leash at all times.
Marshes, grassy hillsides & rocky beaches attract hikers, birders, fishers & cyclists to this park. RV campsites with no amenities are av... Read More
This park was formed to protect two groves of giant sequoias. While dogs are allowed in campgrounds, they are not permitted on trails.
This area has coastal trails where dogs are welcome on-leash.
With more than 1,300 acres of riding area, Carnegie offers a variety of terrain. Characterized by dry rocky washes, rolling hills and steep, rugged ca... Read More
Morro Bay State Park features lagoon and natural bay habitats. It has a marina and campsites.
Twelve miles south of Santa Barbara, Carpinteria State Beach offers a mile of beach for swimming, surf fishing, tidepool exploring and camping. Althou... Read More
"This is a 3.5-mile, out-and-back trail has a 900-foot change in elevation, but you don’t have to hike the entire way to be rewarded with spectacula... Read More
The recreation area can be reached by exiting Interstate 5 at Hughes Lake Road, 41 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. From Ventura, it is 51 mil... Read More
The park's namesake Castle Crags are more than 170 million years old. The 6000-feet tall granite spires in the Castle Crags Wilderness border the n... Read More
Former estate that is now a 33-acre nature preserve with 5 miles of trails through pine & redwood. There are two entrances to the park: one east of do... Read More
"The Araby Trail is 3-miles out-and-back path that can be accessed from either end, but hikers with dogs are best served by using the parking area at ... Read More
This park exists to protect the riparian forest that runs along the Stanislaus River. It offers camping and other recreational activities. However, do... Read More
Rising out of the chaparral-covered Gabilan Mountains, east of central California's Salinas Valley, are the spectacular remains of an ancient volcano.... Read More
The park is 25 miles northeast of Mojave on Highway 14, near Cantil. Go west 1/4 mile on Abbott Drive. Signage indicating the turnoff is clearly vi... Read More
From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches through its open grasslands to its brushy hillsides and... Read More
The entrance to the park is 3.5 miles northeast of Kelseyville on Soda Bay Road, north of Calistoga in the wine country.
This park is popular for boating and fishing. It has restrictions on where dogs can go.
The Pony Express National Historic Trail was used by young men on fast paced horses to carry the nation's mail across the country, from St. Joseph, Mi... Read More
The Presidio served as a military post under the flags of Spain (1776-1822), Mexico (1822-48), and the United States (1848-1994). As a U.S. Army post,... Read More
You may walk with your dog on the paved roads of the park and the 3-mile Bluff Trail (paved).
The beautiful park offers camping and hiking in an oak woodland forest, with a sprinkling of pines and lovely meadows with creeks. East of San Dieg... Read More
This day-use park is open every day from sunrise to sunset.
Redwood National and State Parks are home to some of the world's tallest trees: old-growth coast redwoods. They can live to be 2000 years old and grow... Read More
This park is located on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Enjoy hiking and camping.
