A few hours from the hustle and bustle of the Bay Area, Utica and Union Reservoirs near Bear Valley, CA make for a perfect dog-friendly day trip (or overnight escape).

Tuolumne Meadows is open again! After several years of renovations, this campground, one of our favorites, is ready to welcome back campers and their pups. It’s cooler, quieter, and less crowded than Yosemite Valley, and the perfect base camp for many dog-friendly adventures.

Popular for hiking, backpacking, and camping, Kirkwood has something for everyone and best of all, it is dog friendly!

Sunrise hiking with dogs