San Joaquin River Gorge near Auberry allows pets throughout its camping area with maintained trails leading to scenic river views. The BLM-managed campground features picnic tables and trash receptacles while maintaining a natural setting for tent camping. The campgrounds are beautiful and well maintained with some of the cleanest vault toilets found at outdoor recreation areas. Pets must be leashed at all times within the campground boundaries and owners are responsible for waste cleanup as there are no dedicated pet waste stations.
Musick Creek Falls provides an exceptional pet-friendly camping experience with four spacious sites where dogs can enjoy the natural surroundings. The camp area sits just minutes from Shaver Lake and less than an hour from multiple wilderness areas, making it ideal for dog owners who enjoy hiking. Dogs can cool off in gushing water features that run through the property during spring months. Dorabelle Campground offers another pet-friendly option with sites nestled among sequoias near the lake. The private cove is perfect for dogs that enjoy swimming, though visitors should arrive early as the lake access areas fill quickly with day-use visitors. Camp Edison provides additional pet-friendly options with electricity, fire pits, and shower facilities for campers who prefer more amenities while traveling with their dogs.