A recent survey at RVtravel.com showed that about half of RVers travel with a pet, most of them dogs. Needless to say, most want to find a place for them to enjoy their pets in open spaces, especially as open spaces in cities become more scarce.
California State Parks provide opportunities for high-quality recreation while protecting California's priceless wildlife heritage. In most parks, dogs are restricted to campground and picnic areas. A few parks have trail areas where visitors can take their dogs for a hike. (Dogs are not permitted at Ano Nuevo State Reserve and a number of other beaches and parks.)
It's always a good idea to call ahead before you bring your dog, since conditions can change, such as wildlife habitat protection, revegetation and other projects.
Here are some state parks where you can bring your dog:
Asilomar State Beach, in Pacific Grove, allows dogs on leash. For more information, call (831) 372-8016.
Doheny State Beach, off Highway One at Dana Point, allows dogs in the campground area. For more information, call (949) 496-6171 or (949) 492-0802.
Leo Carrillo State Park, 28 miles northwest of Santa Barbara on Highway One, allows dogs in the North Beach area. For more information, call (818) 880-0350 or (805) 986-8591.
Plumas-Eureka State Park, four miles west of Graeagle in northern California, allows dogs in the campground area. For more information, call (530) 836-2380.
Point Mugu State Park, 15 miles south of Oxnard in southern California, allows dogs at Thornhill Broom Beach. For more information, call (818) 880-0350.
San Buenaventura State Beach, in Ventura, allows dogs in the picnic are and on the bike path. For more information, call (805) 648-4127.
Learn more about camping with dogs at RVbookstore.com.
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