Dogs are welcome on the forest's 400 miles of hiking trails, around lakes such as Loon Lake and Camino Cove, and in the high backcountry. Leash at campgrounds and picnic areas and keep pets under control on trails.
Forest-wide fire restrictions apply in summer, and the Mormon Emigrant Trail closes to vehicles in winter.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
Between Highways 50 and 88 in the central Sierra Nevada, the Eldorado offers 400 miles of trail from oak foothills to the 10,000-foot crest, with dog-friendly lakes like Loon Lake. Dogs are welcome on the forest's 400 miles of hiking trails, around lakes such as Loon Lake and Camino Cove, and in the high backcountry. Leash at campgrounds and picnic areas and keep pets under control on trails.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Forest-wide fire restrictions apply in summer, and the Mormon Emigrant Trail closes to vehicles in winter.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.