Dog-friendly California state parks: Complete guide for 2025
Planning a trip to a California state park with your dog? Our 2025 guide covers dog-friendly parks, leash laws, and restrictions to help you explore responsibly.
California’s state parks offer incredible outdoor experiences, and for many visitors, that means bringing their dogs along for the adventure. Whether you’re hiking, camping, or simply exploring, it’s important to know the rules to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for both you and your pet.
This guide provides everything you need to know about visiting California state parks with your dog, including leash laws, trail access, and park-specific restrictions.
General Rules for Dogs in California State Parks
California State Parks welcome dogs, but to protect wildlife, natural resources, and the experience of all visitors, there are some key rules to follow:
- Leashes Required: Dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet at all times.
- Supervision: Dogs cannot be left unattended. If camping overnight, they must stay inside a tent or vehicle.
- Restricted Areas: Dogs are not allowed inside park buildings, undeveloped areas, or trails unless specifically designated as open to leashed dogs. Generally, dogs are not permitted on trails, near rivers or creeks, in open forests, or in environmental campsites.
- Beach Access: Most state beaches do not allow dogs. Check the park-specific information below for details.
- Clean Up After Your Dog: Owners are responsible for cleaning up and properly disposing of pet waste.
- No Aggressive or Loud Dogs: Vicious or excessively noisy dogs may be asked to leave.
- Service Animal Regulations: Only properly trained service animals are permitted in restricted areas. Misrepresenting a pet as a service animal is a misdemeanor under California law (Penal Code 365.7).
For additional details on licensing and vaccination requirements, visit the California Public Resources Code 5008.1 and California Health & Safety Code 121690.
Tips for a Great Visit With Your Dog
- Check Before You Go: Always call ahead or visit the park’s website to confirm dog policies. Rules may vary based on conditions or special wildlife protection measures.
- Bring Essentials: Pack plenty of water, a leash, dog waste bags, and any required vaccination records.
- Respect Nature: Avoid disturbing wildlife, and keep your dog on designated trails where allowed.
California’s state parks provide incredible opportunities for adventure, and with a little preparation, you and your dog can have an unforgettable experience.
Dog-Friendly State Parks: Where Are Pets Allowed?
While some parks are dog-friendly, many have restrictions. Use the table below to check whether your chosen state park allows dogs and what restrictions may apply.
Park Name | Dogs Allowed? | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park | No | Dogs allowed in parking lot only. |
| Albany State Marine Reserve | Yes | |
| Anderson Marsh State Historic Park | No | Dogs allowed in parking lot only. |
| Andrew Molera State Park | No | Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. |
| Angel Island State Park | No | |
| Año Nuevo State Park | No | |
| Antelope Valley California Poppy State Natural Reserve | No | |
| Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park | No | |
| Anza-Borrego Desert State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed in the campgrounds, on designated park roads, and the Visitor Center/Campground Trail. |
| Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve | Yes | Dogs must be controlled on a leash at ALL times during your visit to your parks. Dogs on leash are only allowed on the main, paved road, in one of the developed picnic areas or within your registered campsite at Bullfrog Pond Campground. Dogs are NOT allowed on any dirt trail or dirt road. If camping, your pet will need to stay in your tent or in your vehicle overnight. |
| Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in the picnic area. Dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Asilomar State Beach | Yes | Dogs allowed on beach, trails, and conference grounds. Dogs not allowed in conference ground buildings. |
| Auburn State Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs allowed, with the exception of Lake Clementine, where no dogs are allowed. Mutt Mitts are availble at various locations to help pick up after your dog. Mutt mitts are to be disposed of in trash cans, not left on trails. |
| Austin Creek State Recreation Area | Yes | |
| Azalea State Natural Reserve | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens. |
| Bean Hollow State Beach | Yes | Dogs are allowed on the beach on leash. |
| Benbow State Recreation Area | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Benicia Capitol State Historic Park | No | |
| Benicia State Recreation Area | Yes | |
| Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area | Yes | |
| Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park | No | |
| Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park | Yes | |
| Big Basin Redwoods State Park (Incl. Little Basin State Park and Rancho del Oso) | No | Except in the former HQ parking lot and the first mile of North Escape Road. |
| Bodie State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs allowed in park but not allowed in any historic buildings, including the Stamp Mill or in the Museum. |
| Bolsa Chica State Beach | Yes | Dogs allowed only on the multiuse trail (bike path). Dogs not allowed on sand. |
| Border Field State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed in the parking lot on Monument Mesa, the picnic area, and are permitted on leash on the park road to Monument Mesa. Dogs not allowed on the trails or on the beach. |
| Bothe-Napa Valley State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens. |
| Brannan Island State Recreation Area | Yes | Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and under human control at all times. They are allowed on paved roads or in your campsite only. Dogs (except for service dogs) are prohibited on all trails and beaches except in designated areas. Pets must be kept inside tents or vehicles during nighttime hours. |
| Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property | Yes | Dogs are allowed on a 6 foot leash on the service road only. |
| Burton Creek State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only on fire roads. To protect the integrity of the groomed Nordic ski courses, dogs not allowed on designated ski trails within the Sierra District, from Nov. 1 to May 1 annually, when snow is present. |
| Butano State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed in campgrounds, and paved areas, and on fire roads. |
| Butte City Project Park Property | No | |
| Calaveras Big Trees State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in campgrounds and on fire roads. |
| California Citrus State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs allowed on the trails. Dogs not allowed in the visitor center/museum. |
| California Indian Heritage Center Park Property | Yes | Dogs allowed on the site when it is open to the public (this site is not commonly open yet, but is opened for planning and special event activities). |
| California State Capitol | Yes | Dogs allowed in Capitol Park. Service animals are permitted inside Capitol building. |
| California State Mining and Mineral Museum Park Property | No | |
| California State Railroad Museum Point of Interest | Yes | Dogs allowed in exterior portions of railroad displays only. Services animals are allowed in the Museum and on excursion trains. |
| Cambria State Marine Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only on water vessels. Dogs not allowed on beaches. |
| Candlestick Point State Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at all times. |
| Cardiff State Beach | Yes | Dogs are allowed at Cardiff Reef and Seaside, South of Tower 16, but must remain on a leash no longer than 6 feet. |
| Carlsbad State Beach | No | Dogs are prohibited on Carlsbad State Beaches |
| Carmel River State Beach | Yes | |
| Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs are allowed on a tended 6 foot leash or confined in an enclosed vehicle, tent, or pen. Dogs, other than service animals, are prohibited on all motorized trails. |
| Carpinteria State Beach | Yes | Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. |
| Caspar Headlands State Beach | Yes | |
| Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve | Yes | |
| Castaic Lake State Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs not allowed in water. Note: Park unit operated by Los Angeles County. Check website at https://parks.lacounty.gov/castaic-lake-state-recreation-area/ for more information. |
| Castle Crags State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in parking lot, paved roadway, campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on trails or day-use areas. |
| Castle Rock State Park | No | |
| Caswell Memorial State Park | Yes | Dogs are welcome at the park but not allowed on trails, in the river, on beaches, and must always be on a leash. |
| Cayucos State Beach | Yes | Unless posted signs say otherwise. Dogs are allowed only on leash in permitted areas. |
| China Camp State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens. |
| Chino Hills State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only on paved roads and in campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on park trails. |
| Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park | Yes | |
| Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs allowed only in parking lot. |
| Clear Lake State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in parking lot, paved roadway, campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on trails or day-use areas. |
| Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park | Yes | |
| Columbia State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs not allowed in historic buildings. |
| Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs allowed only in parking lot, paved roadway, campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on trails or day-use areas. |
| Corona del Mar State Beach | Yes | Dogs are allowed before 10 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m. Dogs not allowed on the beach or any beachfront sidewalk between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., including the ocean front beaches and bay front beaches. Park unit operated by City of Newport Beach. Check website at https://www.newportbeachca.gov/how-do-i-/find/beach-information for more information. |
| Crystal Cove State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed on paved areas only. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on the beach or in the backcountry. Dogs are not allowed in Deer Canyon, Lower Moro, and Upper Moro Campgrounds. |
| Cuyamaca Rancho State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed in the campgrounds and on designated paved park roads. |
| D. L. Bliss State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed in developed areas only, which include campsites, paved roads and paths, dirt fire roads, and paved parking areas. Dogs also allowed in developed picnic areas and day-use areas. Dogs not allowed on beaches or dirt trails. |
| Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Delta Meadows Park Property | No | |
| Dockweiler State Beach | No | Park unit operated by Los Angeles County. Check website at https://beaches.lacounty.gov/dockweiler-beach/ for more information. |
| Doheny State Beach | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on beaches. Dogs must be leashed and attended to by an adult at all times. |
| Donner Memorial State Park | Yes | Dogs are allowed on the Lakeside Interpretive Trail, Zig Zag Trail, fire roads, and along the shore of Donner Lake except for China Cove Beach. Dogs must always remain on a six-foot (maximum) leash. Dogs are not allowed in the visitor center, on the half-mile Nature Trail, or China Cove Beach. Dogs are not allowed on designated ski trails when snow is present. |
| Dos Rios | Yes | Dogs are welcome in the base camp in the Pond Loop and Confluence Trails. |
| Eastern Kern County Onyx Ranch State Vehicular Recreation Area | Yes | |
| Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed in developed areas only, which include campsites, paved roads and paths, dirt fire roads, and paved parking areas. Dogs allowed in developed picnic areas and day-use areas. Dogs not allowed on beaches or dirt trails. |
| El Capitán State Beach | Yes | Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. |
| El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park | No | Dogs not allowed in the historic buildings or visitor center. |
| Emerald Bay State Park | No | Dogs are not allowed in most areas of Emerald Bay State Park. Please refer to the Emerald Bay SP dog information section for more specific areas and descriptions. |
| Emeryville Crescent State Marine Reserve | Yes | |
| Emma Wood State Beach | Yes | Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. |
| Empire Mine State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs allowed on roads and trails, within the Empire Mine State Historic Park Visitor Center, as well as the grounds within the historic zone of the park. Except for service animals, dogs not allowed inside historic buildings or in mine shafts. |
| Estero Bluffs State Park | Yes | Partially. Dogs allowed only south of San Geronimo Road. Dogs are allowed only on leash in permitted areas. |
| Folsom Lake State Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs allowed on trails and in water. Dogs not allowed in swim area at Black Miners Bar, at swim area in Granite Bay, in swim area at Beals Point, in swim area at Nimbus Flat and on the turf area at Nimbus Flat. |
| Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs not allowed in buildings. |
| Fort Humboldt State Historic Park | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed in buildings. |
| Fort Ord Dunes State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed on recreation trail that runs north/south through Fort Ord. Dogs not allowed on spur trails from there to beach or on the beach. |
| Fort Ross State Historic Park | Yes | |
| Fort Tejon State Historic Park | Yes | |
| Franks Tract State Recreation Area | No | Very few land forms exposed due to flooding. |
| Fremont Peak State Park | Yes | Dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Garrapata State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed on the beach at Gate 19 (south end of the park) and trails leading to it. Dogs not allowed in all other areas. |
| Gavoita State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. |
| George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs allowed only in campground. |
| Governor's Mansion State Historic Park | No | Park closed indefinitely; no public access. |
| Gray Whale Cove State Beach | No | |
| Great Valley Grasslands State Park | Yes | |
| Greenwood State Beach | Yes | |
| Grizzly Creek Redwood State Park | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Grover Hot Springs State Park | Yes | On leash only and not left unattended. Dogs are not allowed in the hot springs pool complex |
| Half Moon Bay State Beach | Yes | Dogs not allowed on beach. |
| Harmony Headlands State Park | No | Dogs not allowed on trails or unattended in cars. |
| Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Hatton Canyon Park Property | Yes | |
| Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument | Yes | Dogs allowed only in parking lot. |
| Hearst San Simeon State Park | Yes | Dogs are permitted only on leash at the following locations: William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach, Junge Ranch Trail off of Lone Palm Drive, Moonstone Beach Boardwalk, and all campgrounds and parking lots. Note: Dogs are prohibited at the following locations: The Boucher Trail, San Simeon Pier, San Simeon Creek Trail, San Simeon Creek Beach leading directly from the campgrounds, Washburn Day Use Beach, Leffingwell Landing, Santa Rosa Creek Beach, and wherever posted. |
| Heber Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs are allowed throughout the SVRA. |
| Hendy Woods State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed in some campsites, picnic areas, and select trails. |
| Henry W. Coe State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only at the Coe Ranch Entrance in the Coe Ranch Campground, paved areas, and the ½-mile Live Oak Trail that connects the visitor center to the Entrance Parking Lot. If camping in the Coe Ranch Campground, dogs must be with you in your tent or vehicle at night. Dogs not allowed anywhere else inside the park, which includes the Manzanita Point Hike-In Group Camps, Blue Oak Equestrian/Hike-In Group Camp, Poverty Flat Hike-In Group Camp, Hunting Hollow Entrance, and Dowdy Entrance. |
| Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area | Yes | Dog are allowed on leash in day use and camping areas. Dogs are allowed in the Nature Area and Mudstone Ranch. |
| Humboldt Lagoons State Park | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed in campsites, on trails, or in dune areas. |
| Humboldt Redwoods State Park | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area | Yes | |
| Huntington State Beach | Yes | Dogs allowed only on the multiuse trail (bike path). Dogs not allowed on sand. |
| Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs are only allowed on paved paths. |
| Indio Hills Palms Park Property | No | |
| Jack London State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in historic zone and developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens. |
| Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. |
| John B. Dewitt Redwoods State Natural Reserve | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. |
| John Little State Natural Reserve | No | No public access to this unit. |
| Jug Handle State Natural Reserve | Yes | Dogs allowed on beach and headland trails west of Highway 1. Dogs not allowed on Staircase Trail or areas east of Highway 1. |
| Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park | No | Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. |
| Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area (incl. Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook) | Yes | Dogs allowed only on the paved road. Dogs not allowed on the trails. |
| Kings Beach State Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs allowed at Dog Beach which is located at the east of the Park beyond the boat ramp (rocky area). Dogs not allowed on sandy beaches in Placer County. |
| Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve | Yes | |
| La Purísima Mission State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs allowed on multipurpose trail or road. Dogs not allowed in the historic buildings or visitor center. |
| Lake Del Valle State Recreation Area | Yes | $2 entry fee per dog. |
| Lake Oroville State Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs allowed only in parking lot, paved roadway, campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on trails or day-use areas. |
| Lake Perris State Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs not allowed on unpaved trails and on the sand (beach areas) because the water is used for municipal drinking water, and not allowed on Allesandro Island or the Bernasconi Beach area. Dog may go on your boat, but can NOT have any body contact with the water at any time. |
| Lake Valley State Recreation Area | No | On the lands and facilities which are under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Parks and Recreation known as Lake Valley State Recreation Area and Lake Tahoe Golf Course, no person shall enter the property boundaries without prior permission from this Department and/or the golf course staff. This includes areas between golf holes, cart paths and the pedestrian bridges across the Upper Truckee River. |
| Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park | Yes | Only service animals permitted on grounds and on guided tours of mansion. |
| Leo Carrillo State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed in day-use areas, campground and North Beach (north of Lifeguard Tower 3). Dogs not allowed on backcountry trails or South Beach (south of Lifeguard Tower 3). |
| Leucadia State Beach | No | Park unit operated by the City of Encintas. Check website at https://encinitasca.gov/Residents/Parks-Beaches-Trails/Beaches for more information. |
| Lighthouse Field State Beach | Yes | Dogs not allowed on beach. |
| Limekiln State Park | No | Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. |
| Little River State Beach | Yes | Yes on waveslope only, on leash. |
| Locke Boarding House Museum Point of Interest | No | |
| Los Angeles State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs must be leashed at all times. |
| Los Encinos State Historic Park | Yes | |
| Los Osos Oaks State Natural Reserve | No | Dogs not allowed on trails or unattended in cars. |
| MacKerricher State Park | Yes | Dogs not allowed: Seal Rookery, Virgin Creek Beach, Ten Mile Beach and Dunes (Inglenook Fen- Ten Mile Dunes NP). |
| Mailliard Redwoods State Natural Reserve | No | No developed trails or facilities. |
| Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed inside historic buildings. |
| Malibu Creek State Park | Yes | Dogs are allowed only in the campground, day-use picnic areas, parking lots and paved park roads. Dogs are not allowed on park dirt roads or hiking trails. |
| Malibu Lagoon State Beach (incl. Adamson House) | Yes | Dogs allowed only in parking lot. |
| Manchester State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed in campground. Dogs not allowed on beach or on trails. |
| Mandalay State Beach | No | |
| Manresa State Beach | Yes | |
| Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park | Yes | Please contact Maroni Conference Center at (415) 663-9020 or visit their website at Marconi State Park - Marconi Conference Center for information regarding their dog policy. |
| Marina State Beach | No | Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. |
| Marsh Creek State Historic Park | No | Not open to the public. |
| Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs on leash allowed on trails and in the river. Dogs not allowed in buildings. |
| Martial Cottle Park State Recreation Area | Yes | |
| McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in parking lot, paved roadway, campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on trails or day-use areas. |
| McConnell State Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs allowed only in campground. |
| McGrath State Beach | Yes | Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. |
| McLaughlin Eastshore State Park State Seashore | Yes | |
| Mendocino Headlands State Park (incl. Ford House) | Yes | |
| Mendocino Woodlands State Park | No | |
| Millerton Lake State Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs allowed only in campground. |
| Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve | Yes | Dogs allowed in most areas, except for the State Reserve Boardwalk and the County Park. |
| Montaña de Oro State Park | Yes | Dogs are allowed only in the campground, roadways, and Spooner’s Cove Beach. Dogs are allowed only on leash in these permitted areas and are not allowed on trails. |
| Montara State Beach | Yes | |
| Monterey Bay Area State Beaches | Yes | Monterey State Beach: Dogs allowed on beach from Roberts lot south. Zmudowski, Moss Landing, Salinas River, Marina: Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. Dogs not allowed from Seaside lot north. |
| Monterey State Beach | No | Dogs are not allowed on the beach or dunes from the Seaside parking lot north. Leashed dogs are allowed only on the beach from the Roberts parking lot south. |
| Monterey State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs not allowed inside park buildings. |
| Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve | No | |
| Moonlight State Beach | No | Park unit operated by the City of Encintas. Check website at https://encinitasca.gov/Residents/Parks-Beaches-Trails/Beaches for more information. |
| Morro Bay State Park | Yes | Unless posted signs say otherwise. Dogs are allowed only on leash in permitted areas. |
| Morro Strand State Beach | No | Dogs allowed only in Morro Strand Campground. Dogs not allowed on the beach. |
| Moss Landing State Beach | No | Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. |
| Mount Diablo State Park | Yes | Dogs are NOT permitted on trails, fire roads or in park buildings. Dogs are allowed only in developed areas of the park. They must be kept on a leash during the day and in an enclosed vehicle or tent at night. |
| Mount San Jacinto State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in the Idyllwild and Stone Creek Campground. Dogs not allowed in the wilderness or on the Palm Springs Tram, with exception of service animals. |
| Mount Tamalpais State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, and backcountry areas. |
| Natural Bridges State Beach | No | except on pavement and in picnic area on leash |
| Navarro River Redwoods State Park | Yes | |
| New Brighton State Beach | Yes | |
| Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area | Yes | Leashed dogs allowed. Dogs not allowed at Oso Flaco Lake or Pismo State Beach Dune Preserve. |
| Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs are allowed throughout the SVRA. |
| Old Sacramento State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs allowed in exterior portions. Only service animals permitted in interior spaces. |
| Old Town San Diego State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in outdoor areas like the plaza. Dogs not allowed inside museums or buildings. |
| Olompali State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens. |
| Pacheco State Park | No | |
| Pacifica State Beach | Yes | |
| Palomar Mountain State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed in the campgrounds, on designated paved park roads, and on the trail around Doane Pond and Myers Fire Road. |
| Pelican State Beach | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on the beach. |
| Pescadero State Beach | No | |
| Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: Adobe Creek, backcountry areas, and historic buildings. |
| Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed on the Warden's Path and River Path, and in day-use lots and campground. Dogs not allowed on all other trails. |
| Picacho State Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs allowed in developed areas such as roads and campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on beaches or trails. Dogs must be on a leash no more than 6' long and under the owner's immediate control at all times. |
| Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park | No | Except on leash at Pistachio Beach, north of Pigeon Point. |
| Pío Pico State Historic Park | Yes | |
| Pismo State Beach | Yes | Dogs not allowed in Pismo Dune Preserve. |
| Placerita Canyon State Park | Yes | Park unit operated by Los Angeles County. Check website at https://parks.lacounty.gov/placerita-canyon-state-park for more information. |
| Plumas-Eureka State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only on fire roads. Dogs not allowed on most trails within the park. To protect the integrity of the groomed Nordic ski courses, dogs not allowed on designated ski trails within the Sierra District, from Nov. 1 to May 1 annually, when snow is present. The following is a list of the trails covered: At Plumas-Eureka State Park, the road from the park museum to the campground and all camping loops and the Jamison Mine Road from Johnsville Road to the Jamison Mine Complex, when groomed. |
| Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park | Yes | |
| Point Dume State Beach | No | |
| Point Lobos Ranch Park Property | No | No public access to this unit. |
| Point Lobos State Natural Reserve | No | |
| Point Mugu State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed in campground and day-use areas. Dogs are not allowed on trails. |
| Point Sal State Beach | Yes | Dogs allowed on trail. Dogs not allowed on beach. |
| Point Sur State Historic Park | No | Public access for tours only. Dogs not allowed. |
| Pomponio State Beach | No | |
| Portola Redwoods State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only on campsites and paved roads. |
| Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs allowed in parking areas, picnic sites, temporary, camping areas, or properly secured in visitors vehicle or off-highway vehicle. Dogs not allowed on any open riding areas, trails, or tracks. |
| Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Providence Mountains State Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs allowed only in the historic grounds, parking lot, and picnic area of the park. Dogs not allowed inside Mitchell Caverns, the visitor center, or on trails. Dogs can not be left unattended in vehicles or other areas of the park. |
| Railtown 1897 State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs are allowed outdoors on leashes at all times |
| Rancho San Andres Castro Adobe Park Property | No | |
| Red Rock Canyon State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in picnic area, campground, and primitive roads. Dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Refugio State Beach | Yes | Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. |
| Reynolds Wayside Campground | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Richardson Grove State Park | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Rio de Los Angeles State Park State Recreation Area | Yes | |
| Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach | No | |
| Robert Louis Stevenson State Park | No | |
| Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach | Yes | Dogs allowed only on lawn areas and along the paved pathways. Dogs not allowed on the beach. |
| Russian Gulch State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed in campground, beach, and trails west of Highway 1. Dogs not allowed on Fern Canyon Trail or trails east of Highway 1. |
| Saddleback Butte State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in the picnic area, campground, and park road. Dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Salinas River State Beach | No | Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. |
| Salt Point State Park | Yes | Dogs are allowed on-leash in the campground, on paved areas, and on trails from campground to cove. Dogs are prohibited on hiking trails and beach areas. |
| Salton Sea State Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs allowed in developed areas such as roads and campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on beaches or trails. Dogs must be on a leash no more than 6' long and under the owner's immediate control at all times. |
| Samuel P. Taylor State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in the picnic day-use area, campground, and on the Cross Marin Trail. Dogs not allowed in the hike-and-bike site, in the creek, in the cabins, and on any other trails or undeveloped areas. |
| San Bruno Mountain State Park | No | Park unit operated by San Mateo County, Parks Department. Check website at https://parks.smcgov.org/san-bruno-mountain-state-county-park for more information. |
| San Buenaventura State Beach | Yes | Dogs allowed in day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. |
| San Clemente State Beach | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails or the beach. |
| San Elijo State Beach | Yes | Dogs allowed only in campground. Dogs not allowed on beach. |
| San Gregorio State Beach | No | |
| San Juan Bautista State Historic Park | No | |
| San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs allowed only in campground. |
| San Onofre State Beach | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed in buildings or on the beach. |
| San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park | No | |
| San Timoteo Canyon Park Property | No | |
| Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs not allowed in building. |
| Santa Monica State Beach | No | Park unit operated by the City of Santa Monica. Check website at https://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=53687097577 for more information. |
| Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park | No | |
| Schooner Gulch State Beach | Yes | |
| Seacliff State Beach | Yes | |
| Shasta State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in parking lot and paved roadway. |
| Silver Strand State Beach | Yes | Dogs allowed only in the parking lots and RV campground. Dogs not allowed on beach or bayside. |
| Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs allowed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and parking lots and on boats. Dogs not allowed on beach or in the water. |
| Sinkyone Wilderness State Park | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Smithe Redwoods State Natural Reserve | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Sonoma Coast State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed on specified beaches: Marshall Gulch, Carmet Beach, Schoolhouse Beach, Portuguese Beach, Duncan's Cover, Wright's Beach, Furlong Gulch, Shell Beach, Blind Beach, Russian Gulch. Dogs not allowed in Pomo Canyon and Willow Creek environmental campgrounds. |
| Sonoma State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in historic zone and developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens. |
| South Carlsbad State Beach | Yes | Dogs allowed only in campground. Dogs not allowed on beach. |
| South Yuba River State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed on all trails and shoreline areas of South Yuba River State Park, except the area known as Family Beach. Dogs not allowed here from the covered bridge at Bridgeport, 200 feet downstream on both sides of the river. |
| Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. |
| State Indian Museum State Historic Park | Yes | Only service animals allowed inside the museum and in exterior display areas. |
| Stone Lake Park Property | No | |
| Sue-meg State Park | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Sugarloaf Ridge State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in historic zone and developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, and backcountry areas. |
| Sunset State Beach | Yes | Dogs not allowed on beach. |
| Sutter Buttes State Park | No | |
| Sutter's Fort State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in park surrounding Sutter's Fort. Only service animals allowed inside fort gates and in exhibit areas. |
| Tahoe State Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs allowed only in the following areas: Truckee River Outlet known as ""Gatekeepers"" within the day-use area along the Lake Tahoe shoreline. |
| The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed below Portner Picnic Area. |
| Thornton State Beach | No | |
| Tijuana Estuary NP Point of Interest | Yes | Dogs allows on trails. |
| Tolowa Dunes State Park | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Tomales Bay State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only at Vista Point Picnic Area. |
| Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park | No | |
| Topanga State Park | No | |
| Torrey Pines State Beach | No | |
| Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve | No | |
| Trinidad State Beach | Yes | Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Trione-Annadel State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in developed areas like Channel Drive. Dogs not allowed on trails, dirt roads, or in backcountry. |
| Tule Elk State Natural Reserve | Yes | Dogs are allowed in the visitor center area on a 6-foot or shorter leash. Dogs are not allowed on the reserve during the Auto Safari tours, even if only staying in the vehicle. |
| Turlock Lake State Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs must always be on a 6-foot leash in both the campground and Day Use areas. |
| Twin Lakes State Beach | Yes | |
| Van Damme State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed in campground, beach and Spring Ranch. Dogs not allowed on Fern Canyon Trail, Old Logging Road Trail, or Pygmy Forest Trail. |
| Verdugo Mountains Park Property | No | |
| Ward Creek Park Property | Yes | Dogs allowed in developed areas only, which include campsites, paved roads and paths, dirt fire roads, and paved parking areas. Dogs allowed in developed picnic areas and day use areas. Dogs not allowed on beaches or dirt trails. |
| Washoe Meadows State Park | Yes | Dogs allowed in developed areas only, which include campsites, paved roads and paths, dirt fire roads, and paved parking areas. Dogs allowed in developed picnic areas and day-use areas. Dogs not allowed on beaches or dirt trails. |
| Wassama Round House State Historic Park | No | |
| Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only outside the fence area. Dogs are not allowed inside the fence or inside the Towers. |
| Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs allowed only in parking lot. |
| Westport-Union Landing State Beach | Yes | |
| Wilder Ranch State Park | No | |
| Wildwood Canyon Park Property | Yes | Dogs allowed on all trails. |
| Will Rogers State Beach | No | Park unit operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors. Check website at https://beaches.lacounty.gov/will-rogers-beach/ for more information. |
| Will Rogers State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs allowed in historic zone (but not on house tours) and Inspiration loop. Dogs not allowed on Backbone, Temescal or Rustic Canyon Trails. In short, dogs not allowed anywhere that leads out of park. |
| William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park | Yes | Dogs allowed on a leash in picnic area and parking lots. |
| Woodland Opera House State Historic Park | Yes | Concession operated. Only service animals permitted on property. |
| Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area | Yes | Dogs allowed only in parking lot, paved roadway and campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on trails. |
| Zmudowski State Beach | No | Dogs not allowed beyond day-use parking lot. |
And that's about the size of it.
