Dog Friendly Parks

Dog Smiling near trail, dog in canoe

We know that your furry friends like to hike and play outdoors & we want to be sure that you know which parks allow dogs inside the park or out on trails. There are several Napa Open Space parks that do allow dogs and we’ve listed these below along with many other parks that are not managed by NOSD that are dog friendly.

We want you and your dog to have a great experience in our parks, but we need your help to make this a safe and fun experience for all trail users.

In all parks that allow dogs, please be sure to follow these simple rules:

~ With only a few exceptions, dogs must remain on leash at all times in any of our parks. This is for everyone’s safety & helps avoid unpleasant interactions with other hikers or dogs, wildlife that can harm your dog or transmit diseases (rattlesnakes, mountain lions, boar, bears and ticks), or plants that can cause harm to your pet (foxtails, poison oak, burrs, and more).

~ Please pick up after your dog. Our small staff works hard to keep the trails in good shape for all visitors and we need your help as a responsible dog owner. If you are leaving waste bags on the side of the trail, please collect these on your way out. If you see a bag left uncollected, please help us and dispose of these in trash cans at trailheads.

~ Some trail users and other dogs are anxious or afraid around dogs. Please be courteous and respect one another’s space when needed. Communicate with others that you pass on the trail and allow extra space if they need some.

~ Our parks & trails are home to many different native plants and animals. While you and your dog are visitors here, this is their home. Please be respectful of nature and do not let your pet trample plants or chase wildlife in the parks.

Napa Open Space Parks that Allow Dogs:

Walking the dog on a trail~ Napa River Bay Trail, American Canyon – Dogs allowed in park and on trails. On leash at all times.

~ Napa River Ecological Reserve, Yountville – Dogs allowed in park and on trails. On leash at all times.

~ Moore Creek Park (Hennessy Unit Only), St Helena – Dogs allowed in parking lot, park, and on trails. On leash at all times. **Please be sure to keep your dog out of the water at Lake Hennessy! Dogs are not permitted in the water as the lake is the drinking water for the City of Napa. **

~ Bothe Napa-Valley State Park (Campground Only), St Helena – Dogs allowed in parking lot, on paved roads, in day use areas, and campgrounds. No dogs allowed on trails.

~ Oat Hill Mine Trail, Calistoga – Dogs allowed on trail. Must be under voice command at all times (leashes suggested for everyone’s safety).

Please note that dogs are not allowed at Robert Louis Stevenson State Park or the Bale Grist Mill State Park.

Other Napa County Dog Friendly Parks & Trails:

Other dog friendly parks in Napa County are listed below. These properties are not managed by Napa Open Space, so please check the websites of the respective park agencies for park rules before heading out.

Napa Valley Vine Trail

Dogs are allowed on the Vine Trail, which runs between Napa and Yountville. Dogs must be on leash at all times.

Click here for details about the Napa Valley Vine Trail.

City Parks in Napa County:

 

Lake Berryessa Campgrounds:

If you are visiting or staying at Lake Berryessa, please check the website or call ahead for rules for dogs in each campground area.

  • Markley Cove Resort (Link)
  • Pleasure Cove Marina (Link)
  • Putah Canyon Campground (Link)
  • Steele Canyon Recreation Area (Link)
  • Spanish Flat Recreation Area (Link)

Main Bureau of Reclamation web page for Lake Berryessa: https://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/