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Swallow Falls State Park

From the day after Labor Day until Memorial Day weekend, Fido is welcome to join you in the day-use area and on the Canyon Trail at pet-friendly Swallow Falls State Park in Oakland, MD. Leashed dogs are also allowed in the campground and on the trails that connect with the state forest. Visit Website

Or call (301) 387-6938 for more information.

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Swallow Falls State Park has received a rating of 4.3 out of 5 bones by 7 canine critics on BringFido and 4.5 out of 5 by 765 guests on TripAdvisor.

  • Danielle
    Jun 14, 2023
    TLC doesn’t know what they’re saying!

    Great loop to walk past 4 different waterfalls! You can hit all four waterfalls in a little over a mile. Great opportunities for the dogs to walk around. Make sure you get there before summer, no dogs between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

  • Abby
    Jun 17, 2022
    DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN SUMMER SEASON

    Hi I am a seasonal employee at the Park and we do not allow dogs from the start of Memorial day weekend until the day after Labor day. We have had several people try to come in saying that it was rated 5/5 bones for being pet friendly so I just wanted to clear up any confusion.

  • Michael
    Feb 6, 2021
    Great Location

    Took my golden here, and he loved it!

  • Sarah
    Oct 9, 2020
    Scenery And Scents

    October 8, 2020
    Our dog loved exploring the trails while humans enjoyed the beautiful fall scenery. After a bit of hiking, our dog enjoyed a dip in the cold water.

  • Melanie
    Aug 12, 2020
    Yes You Can Bring Your Dog

    Like others said, park in the gravel
    lot next to the one lane bridge right outside the park. Then cross the road and you’ll walk along the river with the falls. Go 1/2 mile to the Muddy Creek Falls on the left, and then break away from the trail to the water and just climb and swim and have fun. Awesome day with our pup!

  • Heidi
    Jul 18, 2020
    Dogs Not Allowed In Park

    However, right before the bridge to the entrance is a parking lot. you can park here and walk the trail across the street. you can see two sets of falls from this trail.

  • Keko
    Oct 16, 2019
    Lots of Options!

    Whether you want to hike the trails, see a waterfall, enjoy picnic at pavilion...your dog can get away with just you or see other dogs!

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