Dog Friendly Activities in Leonardtown, MD

There are 4 dog friendly activities in Leonardtown, and 13 more nearby. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Leonardtown.

Pet Friendly St. Mary's River State Park
St. Mary's River State Park Fido is welcome to join you for a walk at St. Mary's River State Park in Leonardtown, MD. Made up of acres of woodland and fields that are divided by swamps and streams, this pet-friendly park features a 7.5-mile trail that circles the centerpiece of the park, Saint Mary's Lake. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after during their visit. See Details
Pet Friendly Newtowne Neck State Park
Newtowne Neck State Park Dogs are welcome at Newtowne Neck State Park on the banks of Breton Bay, St. Clements Bay and the Potomac River in Leonardtown, MD. This constantly changing and evolving park on a 794-acre peninsula is popular among wildlife lovers due to the diverse habitat it provides. You can explore the natural environment while hiking through the relatively undeveloped park with Fido. Dog owners are reminded to bring a leash for their pup and to clean up any mess they make. See Details
Jubilee Farm Fermentations Jubilee Farm Fermentations is a dog-friendly brewery in Leonardtown, MD that allows well-behaved, leashed dogs to join their owners for a drink at an outside table. Jubilee Farm Fermentations focuses on small-batch, experimental brews to create seasonal ales. Please note that the brewery is open seasonally. See Details
Fenwick Books Fenwick Books is a pet-friendly store in downtown Leonardtown, MD. Bring Fido along while you shop for new and used books, records, games, and puzzles! Also, be sure to check their website for upcoming events like artist workshops, book signings, esoteric classes, and more. See Details
Calvert Cliffs State Park Calvert Cliffs State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Lusby, MD. Dominated by craggy cliffs and coves, you can take your pooch to explore over 13 miles of trails throughout this scenic park. Don't forget to check out the quarter mile beach along Chesapeake Bay as well, where you may discover some interesting fossils. If Fido finds a bone, it may well be from thousands of years ago. See Details
Dog Park at John G. Lancaster Park Bring Fido to the dog park at John G. Lancaster Park for some off-leash exercise in Lexington Park, MD. This fenced dog park features a separate small dog area, benches, water and waste bags. Pets must be leashed outside of the fenced area. See Details
Running Hare Vineyard Located just outside the Nation's Capital in Prince Frederick, Running Hare Vineyard brings a little piece of Napa and Tuscany to rural Maryland. This functioning farm/brewery is the first of its kind in the state, featuring a host of craft beer and wine that are available to sample. Leashed dogs are welcome on their pet-friendly property, but call ahead to confirm the hours of their outdoor pavilion and beer garden before your visit. See Details
Annmarie Sculpture Garden Bring Fido along to enjoy the dog-friendly Annmarie Sculpture Garden in Solomons, MD. Well-behaved and leashed pets are always welcome to join you, except during special events and festivals. Make sure you bring your camera to take photos of your pup in front of the sculptures on loan from the Smithsonian Institution. See Details
Chaptico Park Chaptico Park is a pet-friendly destination in Mechanicsville, MD. There are picnic tables, a playground, nine soccer and lacrosse fields with practice areas, restrooms and a concession area. It's also home to trails for you to explore with your pooch by your side. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details
Grays Road Dog Park Pets love to play off leash at Grays Road Dog Park in Prince Frederick, MD. This fenced dog park features a separate area for small or timid dogs as well as benches for humans. Restrooms are also available on site. See Details
Greenwell State Park Greenwell State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Hollywood, MD. Boasting 596-acres of woodland and undeveloped land, this pretty park hugs the banks of the Patuxent River, making it an ideal spot to take off in your kayak with Fido. Enjoy ten miles of marked hiking trails that weave through the towering forests of pine and various other trees. One of the most popular times to visit the park is during fall, when the trees change to an array of colors. See Details
St. Clements Island State Park St. Clements Island State Park is a pet-friendly destination on the Potomac River in Maryland. This uninhabited island is located a mile and a half from Coltons Point and was the first port of call for early British settlers who came to Maryland. Pets are not permitted on the water taxi, but you can charter a boat or paddle a kayak with Fido to travel to and from the island. See Details
Myrtle Point Park Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy pet-friendly Myrtle Point Park in California, MD. Allow Fido to join you on a walk across 7.3 miles of groomed hiking trails or access the Patuxent River and spend an afternoon with your canine companion atop a kayak or paddleboard. A designated dog beach is located within Myrtle Point Park, but dogs must remain on a leash unless they are in the water. See Details
Chesapeake Bay Charters Come experience the splendor of the Chesapeake Bay onboard a 40-foot sailboat with pet-friendly Chesapeake Bay Charters in Solomons, MD. Private sailing adventures from 2 hours up to two weeks are available for the whole family, including Fido. Available services include but are not limited to: Dinner cruise to local restaurants, nearby lighthouse cruise, night sailing, romantic sunset cruise, beach cruise, Thomas Johnson Bridge cruise, or introduction to sailing, sail handling, and helming. Owner/Operators are USCG licensed captains with over 30+ years of combined sailing experience. See Details
Flag Ponds Nature Park Flag Ponds Nature Park is dog-friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome at this Natural Resources Park with a beach. For hundreds of years, the forces of nature have reshaped the Chesapeake Bay shoreline of Flag Ponds Nature Park, creating a remarkable variety of natural environments--from the sandy beach to freshwater ponds, to the forested heights of Calvert Cliffs. Today, nature continues to play with the sand, changing the park’s landscape with each tide, each storm, each season.

The park is open Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-8pm. Admission fees cost $5 in-county, or $8 out of county residents per vehicle.
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Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery in St. Leonard, MD is dog-friendly. Fido is welcome to join you beside a table on the deck or lawn. Enjoy a glass of wine or flight and listen to live music played outdoors on Saturdays. See Details
Dog Beach at Myrtle Point Park In addition to hiking trails, Fido can enjoy the pet-friendly dog beach at Myrtle Point Park in California, MD. This designated dog beach welcomes leashed dogs to enjoy the beach area, but they must remain on a leash unless they are in the water. See Details
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