Featured lakes/rivers
Big Bear Lake: a four-paw adventure in Southern California’s alpine country
Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake offers a dog-friendly paradise nestled in the picturesque San Bernardino National Forest,...
Big Bear Marina
Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Marina is just a short walk from the village off Big Bear Boulevard...
Big Bear Queen Lake Tour
Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Queen Lake Tour is the longest-running lake tour in Big Bear Lake, offering...
Blue Lakes
Blue Lake
Blue Lakes offer a perfect retreat for dog owners seeking a peaceful getaway. Comprising Upper...
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
Castaic
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area is one of the largest and most spectacular state water...
Clear Lake
Lakeport
Clear Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake entirely within the state. Spanning over 68...
Clear Lake State Park
Kelseyville
Clear Lake State Park is on the shores of one of California's largest freshwater lakes....
Convict Lake
Mammoth Lakes
Convict Lake is located south of Mammoth Lakes and north of Crowley Lake. This scenic area...
Del Valle Regional Park
Pleasant Hill
Del Valle Regional Park, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, is a 5,000-acre...
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Folsom
Located at the base of the Sierra foothills, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area offers opportunities...
Hampton Inn & Suites Lodi
Lodi
The Hampton Inn and Suites Lodi offers a comfortable and convenient base in the heart...
Hobo Camp Day Use Area
Susanville
Looking for a fun spot to explore with your friends, family, and dogs? Check out...
Horseshoe Lake
Mammoth Lakes
This stunning alpine lake offers a scenic backdrop where your dog can play fetch and...
Huntington Lake
Lakeshore
Huntington Lake is a popular summer and winter recreation area. This beautiful high sierra lake...
Lake Sabrina
Bishop
When the summer heat rolls into Bishop, locals and savvy travelers alike know exactly where...
Owens River
Bishop
Just east of Bishop, the Owens River flows through open sagebrush and grassy banks, curving...
Pine Knot Marina
Big Bear Lake
Pine Knot Marina, a full-service marina situated on the picturesque Big Bear Lake in Southern...
Pleasure Point Marina, LLC
Big Bear Lake
Pleasure Point Marina in Big Bear Lake is a delightful destination for family fun, where...
Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area
Pleasant Hill
Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area is a 266-acre park that includes an 80-acre lake, ample...
Tilden Regional Park
Berkeley
One of the East Bay Regional Park District‘s three oldest parks, Charles Lee Tilden Regional...
Vail Lake
Temecula
Dog-friendly Vail Lake, situated at the base of Oak Mountain just east of Temecula, offers...
Whiskeytown Lake
Whiskeytown
Whiskeytown Lake in Redding, Shasta County, is a dog-friendly picturesque 5-square-mile oasis formed by the...
Other lakes/rivers
American River Bend Park
Sacramento
American River Bend Park is one of Sacramento’s oldest county parks. A long central road...
Antonelli Pond
Santa Cruz
Please note: Natural Bridges State Beach, which is also located on Delaware Ave., (on the...
Bass Lake
Bass Lake
Bass Lake, located eight miles from Oakhurst in the Sierra Nevada foothills at 3,400 feet...
Black Butte Lake
Orland
Black Butte Lake was formed in 1963 upon the completion of Black Butte Dam. Located...
Black Point Boat Launch
Novato
Black Point Boat Launch is a very popular two acre site in east Novato, with a...
Bon Tempe Lake
Fairfax
The Bon Tempe trailhead is the starting gate to many hikes surrounding Bon Tempe Lake,...
Christmas Hill Park
Gilroy
Christmas Hill Park is a 57-acre community park operated by the City of Gilroy. The...
Cloverdale River Park
Cloverdale
Dog-friendly Cloverdale River Park runs along the west bank of the Russian River in northern...
Coldwater-George Trail
Mammoth Lakes
The dog-friendly Coldwater-George Trail spans approximately 3 miles and boasts a predominantly flat terrain, making...
Crystal Lake Trail
Mammoth Lakes
Crystal Lake Trail is a scenic 3.2-mile out-and-back hike with stunning panoramic views of Mammoth...
Don Pedro Lake
La Grange
Don Pedro Lake is a recreational gem in the Sierra Nevada foothills of the Stanislaus National...
Donner Lake
Truckee
Donner Lake in Truckee, Nevada County, is a popular destination in the Gold Country region,...
Duck Pass Trail
Mammoth Lakes
The dog-friendly Duck Pass Trail scales the forested hillside behind Coldwater Campground and goes past...
Eastman Lake
Raymond
Eastman Lake is nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills surrounded by grasslands and blue oaks....
Echo Park Lake
Los Angeles
Echo Park Lake in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Southern California, offers a range of...
Fallen Leaf Lake
South Lake Tahoe
Nestled (oops!) amidst the stunning natural beauty of South Lake Tahoe, just a stone’s throw...
Forestville River Access
Forestville
The trail leads to a spectacular view, perfect for swimming and enjoying the scenery. Fishing...
Hensley Lake
Madera
Hensley Lake, located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Madera, Yosemite Madera County, is a...
Hudeman Slough Boat Launch
Sonoma
The Hudeman Slough boat launch is located in the Carneros region of southeastern Sonoma County...
Hurkey Creek Park
Mountain Center
Hurkey Creek Park, situated just 4 miles southeast of Mountain Center in the San Jacinto...
Indian Pools
Big Creek
Indian Pools, located along Big Creek in Fresno County’s Central Valley, offers a refreshing escape...
Keeling County Park
Nice
eeling County Park, located in the town of Nice, sits on the shore of Clear...
Kern River Canyon
Kernville
Kern River Canyon is a canyon in Kern County, California. It is located east of...
Keswick Reservoir
Redding
Keswick Dam and reservoir are features of the Central Valley Project – Shasta/Tinity River Divisions....
Lake Almanor
Chester
Lake Almanor, located in Chester, Plumas County, within the stunning Shasta Cascade region, offers a...
Lake Alpine Recreation Area
Arnold
Lake Alpine is a High Sierra gem sitting in a forested bowl at 7,350 feet...
Lake Berryessa
Winters
Lake Berryessa, which is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, is a man-made lake covering...
Lake George
Mammoth Lakes
At an elevation of 9,250 feet, Lake George is the highest road-accessible lake in Lakes...
Lake Gregory Regional Park
Crestline
Located in the community of Crestline, Lake Gregory Regional Park is a hidden gem tucked...
Lake Lagunitas
Greenbrae
Lake Lagunitas in the Mount Tamalpais watershed is popular with walkers and stroller-pushers due to...
Lake McClure
Mariposa
Lake McClure, located in Mariposa County in the heart of Gold Country, is a haven...
Lake Merced
San Francisco
Lake Merced, located in San Francisco, offers a delightful off-leash area for furry companions at...
Lake Natoma
Sacramento
Lake Natoma, part of Folsom State Recreation Area, is the site of many rowing, sailing,...
Lake Pillsbury
Ukiah
Lake Pillsbury is a unique place to visit with your dog in Lake County. This...
Lake Pillsbury Resort & Marina
Potter Valley
Nestled within the serene beauty of the Mendocino National Forest, Lake Pillsbury Resort & Marina...
Lakes Basin Path
Mammoth Lakes
The Lakes Basin Path, a 5.3-mile paved multi-use trail in Mammoth Lakes, Mono County, offers...
Long Lake
Truckee
Long Lake is a picture-perfect Sierra getaway spot with crystal-clear waters surrounded by granite outcrops....
Mammoth Pass Trail
Mammoth Lakes
Specializing in dog-friendly travel, they recommend exploring the scenic Mammoth Pass Trail in Mammoth Lakes,...
Mammoth Rock Trail
Mammoth Lakes
Dog-friendly Mammoth Rock Trail in Mammoth Lakes, Mono County, is a picturesque hiking destination in...
Mouth of the Smith River
Smith River
Located at the mouth of the Smith River in Del Norte County on the North...
Nicasio Reservoir
Nicasio
Nicasio Reservoir is one of seven reservoirs operated by the Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD). This area...
North Lake
Bishop
North Lake near Bishop offers serene scenery and outdoor adventure Location and access North Lake,...
Panorama Dome Trail
Mammoth Lakes
Panorama Dome Trail begins on Lake Mary Road near the junction with Twin lakes Road....
Paradise Beach
Sacramento
Paradise Beach is located near California State University, Sacramento, on an oxbow bend in the...
Plasse’s Resort
Pioneer
Plasse's is a summer resort in the old-fashioned sense: Founded in 1853, it's one of...
Rollins Lake
Truckee
Escape to the country at Rollins Lake, just off I-80, 2 miles from Colfax. This...
Rossmoor Bar
Sacramento
Rossmoor Bar is a peninsula, bordered on three sides by the American River. Located in...
Sabrina Basin Trail
Bishop
Located in the heart of the Eastern Sierra in Inyo County near Bishop, the Sabrina...
Shasta Lake
Shasta Lake
Shasta Lake, California’s largest reservoir, was created by the construction of Shasta Dam. This massive...
Sherwin Lakes
Mammoth Lakes
Sherwin Lakes is a popular dog walking area for Mammoth locals, with a convenient location...
Smittle Creek Trail
Woodland
The Smittle Creek Trail in Woodland, Yolo County, is a delightful 2.6-mile path that offers...
Soulajule Reservoir
Nicasio
Marin Municipal Water District does not actively promote this pretty lake tucked into the hills...
South Lake
Bishop
Situated in the picturesque Eastern Sierra region near Bishop, California, South Lake is a hidden...
Sunset Beach River Park
Forestville
Sunset Beach River Park in Forestville, Sonoma County, offers a serene escape for both humans...
Sutter’s Landing Park
Sacramento
Sutter's Landing Park in Sacramento is a 166.83 acre park with multi-use trails, basketball and...
Taylor Creek
South Lake Tahoe
Taylor Creek is located on the west side of Highway 89, just north of Camp...
Trinity Lake
Trinity Center
Trinity Lake in Trinity Center, Shasta County, is a premier destination within the Shasta-Trinity National...
Tujunga Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary
Tujunga
The 13-acre Tujunga Ponds site in Sunland was acquired by the Department in 1978, following...
Twin Falls Overlook
Mammoth Lakes
Access this scenic vista and parking area from Lakes Basin Path and enjoy a panoramic...
Twin Lakes
Mammoth Lakes
Twin Lakes is a popular camping and fishing destination located at the base of Mammoth...
Union Reservoir
Bear Valley
Union Reservoir, located in the Stanislaus National Forest in Bear Valley, Calaveras County, offers a...
Utica Reservoir
Bear Valley
Utica Reservoir, located near Bear Valley in Calaveras County’s Gold Country, offers a serene escape...
Valentine Lake
Mammoth Lakes
There are two routes to Valentine Lake. The Valentine Lake trail begins east of Sherwin...
Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area
Sacramento
On Interstate 80 at the Yolo Causeway between Davis and Sacramento, you will see signs...