We didn't let my doggie stay here. We reached out and asked about availability and price and mentioned our doggie and type (lab) and shared a little about him. The initial response was, literally one word, 'yes,' about availability. I responded back to verify the full day price. The one word response, '20.' At that point, I let them know that I was looking for more info, more words and maybe just a more welcoming or at least a more communicative response. Their reply was that they answered my questions and if I asked them more they would tell me. I asked about the low all day price and they said they could charge more but choose to keep it affordable. That's a great thing as long as the time and patience and care for dogs is adequate. I have no indication of any patience, any attention to detail, or any interest in caring for my dog. Anyway, maybe this is a great place. I'm just not comfortable with the bare minimum and poor communications, especially from the start. read more

Best place to board your dogs!! Bonnie, the owner and operator, is phenomenal. My lab mix, Ella, LOVES to go there. Ella will jump out of the car and run up to Bonnie for hugs and rubs. I love the fact that Ella gets socialization with other dogs during group play. Bonnie makes sure they all get along together. Plus, Big Creek Boarding is very reasonably priced! Great place! Caring and compassionate owner. read more

This facility was great. My dog hadn't been left at a boarding facility before and I was worried that he would have a terrible time. Bonnie made him feel comfortable and he had a blast. He loved the laid back atmosphere. When we picked him up he was exhausted from all of the playing that he did with the other dogs. We will definitely let Mickey hang out there again if we are in the area. read more

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Poppy absolutely loves coming to visit Bonnie! I was very nervous bringing her to board bc I had never boarded any of my dogs before but she made it a breeze! Both Poppy and I are totally comfortable! Bonnie is very attentive and is always in the kennel with them every time I've arrived! I definitely recommend Big creek for all your needs! Day stay or sleep overs it's great! read more

Update: we ended up taking our dog down to Sonora to a vet/boarding facility where he got 3 stitches. After everything that happened, Bonnie was kind enough to reimburse us for the expense of the laceration repair. read more

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Bonnie was incredible with our 4 1/2 old puppy Arlo. I'm so lucky I found her and went with my gut instinct to have her doggie sit my pup because she took care of him like her own while I was snowboarding in Yosemite. He was pooped by the time I picked him up from playing all day with the other dogs. Keep in mind that her location from the park is ~one hour away without traffic from Yosemite, so plan appropriately. Thank you again Bonnie, you're incredible! read more

Big Creek Boarding - Pet Boarding Near Me - Groveland, California

Our 7 year old dog had a great time time and was well cared for in our stay. If I ever make it back to this area, I look forward to having her stay at Big Creek Boarding again. read more

Best boarding place ever. Bonnie was great and able to to get my little Zoey in on short notice. I felt very comfortable leaving Zoey there for a few days while we enjoyed Yosemite. Bonnie made the process easy and I would definitely take Zoey there again. Highly recommend Big Creek Boarding. Thanks again! read more

Our puppy, Kobe, loved his time here! We were a bit nervous about leaving him at first and Kobe was also unsure when he arrived but when we picked him up, he was jumping for joy and went out of his way to say goodbye to his pup friends and gave Bonnie a huge hug & slobbery kiss. We highly recommended Bonnie and her pup paradise! read more

So glad we found Bonnie. She made me feel totally in peace with leaving my beloved pup at her beautiful facility for 4 nights while in Yosemite. He loved it from the minute we walked in - open yard, other happy pups and lots of places to explore and sniff. Bonnie was a great communicator, took the time to answer all my questions and reassure me that Milo is in good hands. He was! It was a joy to reunite 4 days later and we could tell he had a blast too. Thank you, Bonnie, for your incredible care! read more

I am so relieved we found Big Creek Boarding! Bonnie is an expert and true dog person. Her facility is comfortable with indoor and outdoor spaces and each dog gets a large area of their own. She clearly took excellent care of our pup Nutmeg and both were sad to part with one another. We would 100% plan to leave Nutmeg in her care, especially for Yosemite hiking trips. Thank you! read more

Bonnie is such an excellent Woman! Our pup LOVED visiting with her! She has amazing prices and a huge yard for them to run and play in! My husband and I are hikers and ended up doing a really big hike. She worked with our time table and everything! She is the best!! Make sure you take directions with you when you go though, no GPS will work :) read more

Daisy had an amazing time there while we spent time in Yosemite. Bonnie tuns the place really well and we felt that our dog was in very good hands. We picked her up and she was very tired from all the social time read more

Bonnie's superpower is dogs. She's wonderful with our dogs, Cubby and Oreo and every doggo that stays with her loves Auntie Bonnie. Big dogs are her specialty but smaller dogs do fine too, especially if they like to "run with the big dogs." Bonnie is definitely top-notch. I give Big Creek Boarding 5 barks! read more

I have been taking my Golden Retriever, Parker, to Big Creek Boarding for a few years now and there is no other kennel or boarding service I trust more. (I use at least three other kennels depending where I am traveling). Bonnie is tremendous with caring for all of the dogs that she boards, and I feel Parker is in the best hands and most capable care at Big Creek Boarding. My dog loves to hike and run, however in Yosemite that is not available because of Park regulations. When I drop Parker off I know he is getting as much or more exercise than he'd get with a hike. Bonnie allows the dogs to play together in a great outdoor area, with access to their kennels as needed, and takes the time to make sure they all get along before putting them out together. Bonnie is very accomodating and the rates are extremely reasonable. I feel absolutely confident that Parker is with the best care and has the happiest time while I am out & about. When we drive up he can't wait to get into the kennel and play with the other dogs. What more needs to be said? Happy dog = happy owner! read more

We needed to board our dog Finn while we skied for a day, and Bonnie responded to us right away! She was very nice and the price was great. Finn loved his time there :-) read more

Bonnie was so accommodating when we had to reschedule our trip due to the wildfires. She was able to take Charley with last minutes notice for 5 nights. Charley seemed very happy and well cared for when we picked her up. Bonnie provides updates and was always good at communicating. Highly recommended! Very close to Yosemite entrance! read more

absolute best. bonnie was wonderful. the place is as described. we felt very comfortable leaving our Barry there!

Bonnie and her crew make a wonderful doggie care team! Our Airedale is always excited to be driving up to Big Creek Boarding.

I can't say enough great things about this place and Bonnie. She is such a kind person, and she has a breathtaking home and dog kennel. She has excellent communication and provides a really safe place for your pooch to relax while you're away. Bonnie is really flexible about the pick up and drop off schedule which mass it easy for those that are traveling to Yosemite or the other parks in the area. She went above and beyond for me and I am really grateful. Book here with confidence. read more

Low key, very affordable and Bonnie is an animal lover. Bonnie has a king size bed and tv dedicated for the pooches and will hang out with the dogs in her air conditioned shop. My pooch was well cared for and got more play time \ pack time than much higher priced places. The outdoor area is very ample as well. Thanks Bonnie. read more

Bonnie was so nice. We took a last minute trip to Yosemite and she was pretty full. I convinced her to take in our 2 dogs and she agreed. We were so pleased with the facility and with her. The place is very nice, open and spacious lots of room for the dogs to run around outside in a safe and fenced in environment. Inside it is air conditioned and very comfortable for the dogs. She has a large comfortable bed and a flat screen TV in the room for the dogs to hang out and relax as if they were home. Our dogs were so happy that they didn't want to come with us when we picked them up. On top of all that her rates are so reasonable and fair. I am thinking of making the drive to have her board our dogs even when we are not visiting yosemite. I felt very comfortable with the owner and the facility. We will definitely be coming back!!! read more

If you're headed to Yosemite and need a place to board your dog, Big Creek does the trick and then some. Super conveniently located off Highway 120, just 5 miles outside the cute Victorian town of Groveland is Bonnie's place. She has a large fenced in area where the dogs can play with and several kiddie pools for those hot days. Dogs have a combination of play and rest time throughout the day with the latter taking place in a freestanding air conditioned building on her property. At night dogs are kept in large kennels with comfortable bedding either you or Bonnie provide. Bonnie obviously cares about the dogs that stay with her and to ensure that, she doesn't take a large number of clients - less than 10, I'd guess. And you can't beat her prices! Considering how close campsites are at the campgrounds at Yosemite and how few places dogs can actually go within the park, I knew we'd both be better off with Kensie having a blast playing and making new friends at Bonnie's. When I picked her up, she was happy and tired - all good signs!! Thanks, Bonnie read more

My mastiff, Luke has been going to Sleep Over Rover boarding facilities for awhile during our travels. Being new to Angels Camp, I checked out two of the in town dog boarding businesses but didn't like either one due to the lack of running/play space for the dogs and the fact that the dogs don't get to socialize with each other. I found Bonnie and her Big Creek Boarding through yelp. Even though Groveland is a good 45 min to an hour away, I wouldn't hesitate to drive the distance in order for my dog to stay there. Bonnie has a huge (maybe half an acre to an acre) safely fenced in area, complete with toys and kiddie pools, for the dogs to run at will. Luke loved it here. He has his own door to go outside or to stay inside where it is cool. I love my dog and would not bring him anywhere if he wasn't safe. Bonnie is a dog person, very likable and I knew Luke would be safe and have fun. I highly recommend bringing your dog here! read more

Our 2 dogs have spent lots of time here! Bonnie's love for dogs is obvious. She is flexible, responsive, and accomodating, and her rates are great. The Dogs are always healthy and happy, even after extended stays. We love that she gives the dogs playtime in her large fenced yard. We always feel comfortable leaving our babies here, and they feel comfortable too. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bonnie! read more

This is a great place for our dog to stay and play while we play in Yosemite. Ginger gets to play with other dogs, hang out with Bonnie, and feel safe while we are not with her. Thank you Bonnie! read more

Bonnie is a true gem. It is obviously she really cares about her clients. Our dog Coda was with her long term over the summer and it was a huge relief to know that he was in such good hands. He had a great time and gained good experience socializing with other dogs... it was like his doggy summer camp in Yosemite! There is plenty of space inside and outside for exercise. I would definitely recommend Big Creek Boarding to anyone looking for a home away from home for their pet. read more

I recently moved to Groveland in order to better run a guide service in Yosemite. I had no idea who to contact about boarding my golden mix, Yogi; but I was told about Bonnie and Big creek Boarding and I gave her a call. Bonnie was quick to get back to me and VERY helpful.She told me about her below average rates, and upon visiting her location I was impressed by her above quality facility. Big Creek Boarding only takes 5-6 well-behaved dogs at a time. The dogs all get outside time daily at no extra cost. The outside area is large and offers many retreats and places for exploration and play. But most of all it is all about Bonnie! She cares for the dogs like they are her own, and this is special! On another note, Bonnie is extremely accomodating and flexible. She also doesn't let cost be an issue. After a two week visit with bonnie; I was pleasantly suprised that she cut my bill by almost 25 percent from her already low costs. Bottom line, Big Creek Boarding and Bonnie offer a great "home away from home" (or better yet "summer camp") for my dog at an extradorinary cost! Thanks Bonnie! read more

Bonnie took wonderful care of our Newfoundland while we visited Yosemite. He was in good spirits when we picked him up and was obviously well cared for during his stay. Bonnie offers reasonable pricing and was able to accommodate our travel dates. This is a great place for your dog to visit while in Yosemite. Easy access to the park, grocers and restaurants within 5 miles (last stop before Yosemite), nice lay out for the dogs indoors and outdoors, shaded land, overall great setup and comforting service read more

This place is a dogs paradise. Huge fenced in area for the dogs to play in. Individual kennels with dog beds. Bonnie is a sweetheart. I'm very protective of my mastiffs and I trust her completely with my dogs. Rest assured your dogs will be in great capable hands. Thanks! read more

My dog Molly recently stayed with Bonnie for 10 nights. Molly was a rescue that came to live with us in Oct. I was a little nervous about how she would handle not being with us and Bonnie put me at ease. Molly had so much fun and slept the whole day after we picked her up. I checked in with Bonnie via e-mail and she was very responsive. I can't say enough nice things about Big Creek Boarding. Thanks Bonnie. read more

Great hours and location if you're going to Yosemite or are in the area. Reasonable rates and very friendly people. This is just what I needed! read more

Excellent boarding facility about 25 mins from entrance to yosemite. Bonnie is super friendly and I knew my baby was in excellent hands. Rates are very reasonable (as compared to the bay area) and Bonnie is super responsive via email. I will take my doggie here every time I visit Yosemite. Highly recommended! read more

Thank you Bonnie for making some space for our pup this last Friday! We were very pleased with all the space there is to run around. Felt safe leaving our doggie because she was in good hands. Bonnie takes good care of her canine visitors and gives them all love. She made sure the dogs all got along before we left for the day. This is right on the way to Yosemite Valley and very convenient for drop off and pick up times. Our dog stayed for the full day and left happy and exhausted. Thank you again! read more

We took our dog Felix here while we explored Yosemite. Bonnie took great care of him. And he enjoyed playing in the yard with the other dogs. I highly recommend using Bonnie and her services. read more

Our dog, Rocky, enjoyed his stay at Big Creek boarding! Bonnie definitely makes sure that they have a good time. There is a large fenced in play area and comfortable kennels. read more