Mayflower Regional Park

Bring Petzooie to Salvation Mountain in Niland, CA, a brightly painted hill that has become a landmark. Leashed dogs are welcome at this work of art in the desert. It's a terrific place to stop on your way to capture some nice Instagram pics of your dog.

We came from out of town and found this spot to enjoy our animals without having to worry about overcrowding in parks and whatnot.

Spike's Desert Dog Park in Needles, California, is a dog-friendly, fenced dog park that was proudly developed by committed volunteers. It is quite clean, features grass and trees, water, a large shelter, benches, waste bags, a BBQ, picnic table, and a fire hydrant water fountain that can be controlled by a timer that people may manage. It is located near the city's recreation facility (down the street from the pool). Both humans and dogs will find lots of shade, as well as plenty of area to chase balls and run around. There are no distinct spaces for large and little dogs, which is the sole drawback.

Petzooie is permitted in some areas of Joshua Tree National Park, which is home to two separate desert ecosystems: the Mojave and the Colorado. Pets must be kept on a six-foot leash at all times and are not permitted on any trails or in the wilderness. Dogs are allowed to explore picnic spots, highways, and campgrounds, but they must stay within a hundred feet of them. Dog owners should clean up after their pets and bring plenty of water with them, according to the National Park Service. A map of where pets are permitted can be found on Joshua Tree's official website. Year-round, Joshua Tree National Park is open twenty-four hours a day; however, some portions of the park are only open during the day.

Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park, a gorgeous 710-acre park located at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains near La Quinta, CA, welcomes leashed dogs. Lake Cahuilla is surrounded by expansive lawns and picturesque mountain tops, making it a spectacular destination. At all times, dogs must be restrained by a 6-foot leash. Because it is a reservoir, dogs are not permitted in the water.

Bring your dog to Joe Mann Park, a dog-friendly park in Palm Desert, CA, to play off-leash in the park's small, enclosed neighborhood dog park!