Pet-friendly road trip

Fresno Airport (FAT) to Yosemite Valley with your dog

Distance

95 mi

Driving

2 hrs

Dog breaks

About 2

The CA-41 run from Fresno Airport (FAT) to Yosemite Valley is 95 miles. With a dog in the back, plan a 15-minute walk every two to three hours and book a room that takes pets before you leave, so you are not searching at 10 pm.

Dog-friendly places to sleep

Turn on the pet-friendly filter on the booking page and check the pet fee before you book.

• Stays in Oakhurst
• Stays in Yosemite Valley

Pet rules at Yosemite Valley

Inside Yosemite National Park — dogs only in parking lots and paved areas.

Need a sitter while you hike? Find doggy day care near Yosemite Valley.

Packing list for the dog

• Water bowl and a gallon of water, plus their usual food
• Crate or seat-belt harness for the whole drive
• Vaccination records, especially for border crossings
• Leash, waste bags and a towel for muddy paws
• Never leave a dog in a parked car, even with windows cracked

Along the way

• Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias
• Tunnel View over El Capitan
• Yosemite Falls in spring

Full drive guide for this route