Dogs and water are a great combination.

Find water fun near you. From pool parties to beach walks, DogTrekker will help you and your pup have some fun in the sun. With our insider knowledge of dog-friendly beaches, lakes and rivers in your area, you and your furry friend can’t miss out on the perfect water adventure!

A pup’s place in the sun

Beaches

Sandy paws and splashy fun

Off-leash beaches

Dog paddle through some ruff rapids

Canoes/River Rafting

Whatever floats your boat

Boats/Houseboats

Go with the flow

Waterfalls

Splash around in nature’s waterparks

Lakes/Rivers

Lake Tahoe Summer Fun

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Spring forward at Lake Tahoe

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2025 award-winning dog-friendly hotels

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Exceptional experiences in Yosemite

Yosemite National Park, with its million-year-old granite monoliths, demands superlatives. Year after year, our readers crown it a favorite destination, …

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Boutique digs in Big Bear

Big Bear Lake earned serious bragging rights in 2025: USA Today crowned it the #1 10Best Lake in the U.S …

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Plan your perfect Sacramento daycation

For best-in-show fun, it’s hard to top California’s sunny capital city. Sacramento is a pup-culture powerhouse with trails, wineries, breweries …

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