Dog Friendly Activities in Whitethorn, CA

There are 3 dog friendly activities in Whitethorn, and 7 more nearby. 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 Whitethorn.

Sinkyone Wilderness State Park

Whitethorn, CA

Sinkyone Wilderness State Park Dogs are allowed at Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, a pet-friendly coastal area near Whitethorn, CA. Fido can join you at this park that sits on the southern portion of the Lost Coast, a 60-mile stretch of wilderness that includes the park and the King Range National Conservation Area. Although dogs are not permitted on trails, they can join you at Usal Beach and Needle Rock Visitor Center on a leash under six feet. See Details

Lost Coast Trail

Whitethorn, CA

Lost Coast Trail Lost Coast Trail is pet-friendly. Located around sixty miles south of Eureka, you and your pooch will discover the Lost Coast Trail in King Range National Conservation Area. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on this 25 mile rugged coastal path, reserved for the more experienced explorers. Stop for a picture next to Punta Gorda Lighthouse and bask in gorgeous wildflowers as far as the eye can see during spring. See Details

King Range National Conservation Area

Whitethorn, CA

King Range National Conservation Area King Range National Conservation Area is pet-friendly. Bring your pooch to the place where the land meets the sea and mountains thrust straight out of the surf with King Peak only 3-miles from the ocean. The area is home to world-class mountain bike trails, popular surf spots, and 42,585 acres of coastal wilderness. The Visitor Center Service Window is now open every day of the week from 10am to 4pm. See Details

Shrine Drive Thru Tree

Myers Flat, CA

Shrine Drive Thru Tree Shrine Drive Thru Tree is a pet-friendly attraction located in Myers Flat. It's an easy stop right on the Avenue of the Giants. There is a minimal fee to drive through the tree and access is not available during winter. Dogs are welcome to drive through with you. See Details

Drive-Thru Tree Park

Leggett, CA

Drive-Thru Tree Park Drive-Thru Tree Park is a privately-owned grove so leashed dogs are allowed on trails. But we do ask that you respect our wild animals, our other human and animal guests, and protect that curious family member by keeping him/her leashed. See Details

Richardson Grove State Park

Garberville, CA

Richardson Grove State Park Richardson Grove State Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Garberville, CA. This area was declared one of the first redwood parks in the country in 1922 and has been a popular destination ever since. Over the years, the park has grown to a size of 1,800 acres. The larger trees in the area stand at a monstrous 300-feet tall. You and your leashed pup can camp and picnic in the park, but please be aware that the trails are off limits to pet owners. See Details

Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area

Leggett, CA

Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area Dogs are allowed at the communal areas and campgrounds at pet-friendly Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area. The park is located 1.5 miles north of Leggett, CA on Highway 101, just west of the Rock Creek over-crossing. This state park is known as the southern gateway to the redwood belt. Fido can join you on a leash under six-feet long, but pets are not permitted on the trails. Dog owners should be advised that as a precaution against blue-green algae toxins, pets should avoid drinking from the river. The campground is open all-year-round and the day-use areas are open from sunrise to sunset. See Details

Southern Humboldt Community Park

Garberville, CA

Southern Humboldt Community Park Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Southern Humboldt Community Park in Garberville, CA. Leashed dogs are welcome at this 462-acre community recreation area, which features walking and hiking trails, a disc golf course, a playground, a farm stand and more. See Details

Humboldt Redwoods State Park

Weott, CA

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Humboldt Redwoods State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Weott, CA, where you'll discover 53,000 acres of giant redwoods, an area almost twice the size of San Francisco. Enjoy driving through old growth forests along the 32-mile Avenue of the Giants with your best friend by your side. If you're looking to stretch yours and Fido's legs, leashed pups are welcome in the developed areas, park roads and campgrounds, but not on any of the trails. See Details

Avenue of the Giants

Myers Flat, CA

Avenue of the Giants Avenue of the Giants is a scenic drive you can enjoy with your pooch by your side. Located within Humboldt Redwoods State Park, this stunning drive is one of the best places to see redwoods by car in the entire North Coast region. You'll follow a 32-mile-long winding road through the giant redwood trees. Along the way, you and Fido can pause at Founder’s Grove, with its fallen 362-foot Dyerville Giant, and the California Federation of Women’s Clubs Hearthstone, designed by famed architect Julia Morgan. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you inside the vehicle. Dogs are only okay on grounds at the visitor center's picnic area and campgrounds only (not on trails). See Details