Visiting State Parks With Your Dog

Every year dogs along with their owners visit California state parks, as our park units have many great open spaces for you and your dog to enjoy. We all know that exercise is good for the body and spirit for both you and your furry friend.

For the protection of our wildlife, natural resources and for the comfort and enjoyment of all our park visitors, please be aware of the following laws and rules:

Dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at ALL times and physically under your control.
Vicious or unusually noisy dogs will not be allowed in the park.
Dogs must not be left unattended. Overnight campers must keep their dog in a tent or vehicle.
Do not take your dog (unless your dog is a service animal *) into buildings or undeveloped areas, or on trails, unless specifically designated as being open to dogs on leash. (In general, dogs are not allowed on trails, near rivers or creeks, in the open forest and meadows, or in the environmental campsites.)
Dogs are not permitted on most beaches. Before taking your dog to a state beach, check table below.
Remember to clean up after your dog.
Service animals* are allowed in areas open to the public; however, misrepresenting a dog as a service animal is considered a misdemeanor. (California Penal Code 365.7)
Proof of appropriate immunizations and valid licenses may be required for any animal brought onto state park property. All 58 California counties require dog licenses; contact your local jurisdiction for further details on obtaining a dog license. (CA Public Resources Code 5008.1 & CA Health & Safety Code 121690)

* A service animal is defined as “animals that are individually trained to perform tasks for persons who have qualifying disabilities under ADA. A service animal is any dog (or miniature horse) that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.” Visit Service Animals in State Parks webpage for more information.

For more detailed information regarding a specific park’s rules about dogs, please check the table below.

In addition to reviewing this information, it’s always a good idea to call ahead to check with the state park you wish to visit.

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. Stay on trails to avoid poison oak and ticks that may carry Lyme disease. 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 are not allowed on trails or to be left 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. A word of caution: one of the predominant undergrowth plants in the area is poison oak and ticks are present which may carry Lyme disease.
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. Stay on trails to avoid poison oak and ticks that may carry Lyme disease.
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 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.

Visiting State Parks With Your Dog

Park Name

Dogs Allowed?

Restrictions