Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Lake Sherwood, CA
Leo Carrillo State Park Campground permits pets with a $2.50 per night fee, offering tent and RV sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Malibu Beach RV Park maintains pet-friendly policies with full hookup sites and ocean views. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to be leashed at all times, with leash lengths typically restricted to six feet. Tapo Canyon Park provides electric hookups and allows pets in both tent and RV camping areas. The kindness of staff toward pets and their owners creates a welcoming atmosphere at several locations. Point Mugu State Park's Thornhill Broome Beach campground allows pets on the beach, a rarity as most beaches in the region prohibit dogs even when the adjacent campgrounds are pet-friendly.
Hiking trails throughout the Santa Monica Mountains offer varied pet access policies, with some trails restricting dogs entirely. Campers report abundant foxtails and burrs at certain campgrounds that can cause problems for dogs with medium to long fur, sometimes requiring veterinary visits. Wildlife encounters are common in the region, with coyotes heard in the mornings at several campgrounds and mountain lion sightings reported at Tapo Canyon Park. The Angeles Crest area provides dog-friendly hiking trails with pull-offs that dogs particularly enjoy. When camping during summer months, early morning or evening walks are recommended to protect pets' paws from hot ground surfaces. Most campgrounds provide water spigots throughout the camping areas, but dedicated pet washing stations are uncommon.
