Dog Friendly Activities in Bear Valley, CA

There are 6 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of Bear Valley. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Bear Valley.

Pet Friendly Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Calaveras Big Trees State Park Calaveras Big Trees State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Arnold, CA. Although pups are not allowed on the designated trails or in the woods, there are several miles of fire roads that are pet friendly. Fido can also join you in developed areas like picnic sites, campgrounds and paved roads. While someone stays with your pup at the campground, make sure you check out the "Discovery Tree," also known as the "Big Stump," the first Sierra redwood noted by Augustus T. Dowd in 1852. See Details
Pet Friendly Sierra Nevada Logging Museum
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum Sierra Nevada Logging Museum is a pet-friendly attraction in Arnold, CA. Bring Fido to this indoor and outdoor museum that'll teach you about logging life in the 1800s! Inside, you'll find animated displays, posters and artifacts. The outdoor area has all the machinery and equipment that was once used. Well-behaved and leashed dogs are allowed inside and out. See Details
Stanislaus National Forest Once a booming area occupied by gold miners, Stanislaus National Forest in Sonora, CA is now a dog-friendly natural and scenic escape. Leashed dogs are allowed in the Forest's developed recreation sites. Stanislaus has a lot for four-legged friends to discover, including relics of the gold rush, such as historic sites and artifacts, as well as eight-hundred miles of rivers and streams, pristine backcountry, sparkling lakes, snow-capped mountains, towering forests, canyons and more. Dogs are not allowed in the Forest's swimming areas. See Details
Grover Hot Springs State Park Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Grover Hot Springs State Park in Markleeville, CA. Fido can join you on various trails, the campsite and in the parking lot, but they must be on leash and are not allowed in the hot springs pool complex. In addition to the hot springs, the park is made up of open pine forest, sagebrush and meadows. The park is open all-year-round, but it is recommended that you call the park office to double check on the day you're planning to visit. See Details
Kirkwood Cross Country Ski Area Hit the trails with your pup at the Kirkwood Cross Country Ski Area, located in Kirkwood, CA, where you can both enjoy 14 kilometers of trails. The trail map lists which trails are dog friendly, but they range from the 1 kilometer High Trail Lookout to the 5 kilometer Dog and Pony Trail. Fido will need a dog pass, which can be purchased at the Kirkwood Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Center or online. Please clean up after your pup. See Details
Sugar Pine Railway - Strawberry Branch The Sugar Pine Railway - Strawberry Branch is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in MI Wuk Village! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Sugar Pine Railway - Strawberry Branch. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. See Details
Bear Valley, CA, US