Dog-Friendly Activities in Maryland

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Maryland, we can point you towards the nearest off-leash dog park, the most popular dog beach, a really great hiking trail, and lots of other places to play with Fido.

Quiet Waters Park

Annapolis, MD

Quiet Waters Park Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, MD offers two off-leash dog parks for your dog's enjoyment as well as a small dog beach. Dogs are also welcome to join you on the park's pet-friendly trails as long as they are leashed. The park holds many events throughout the year, and leashed pets are welcome at many of them. See Details

Assateague National Seashore

Berlin, MD

Assateague National Seashore Dogs are allowed on the beach, outside of the lifeguard-protected beach area, along the Maryland portion of Assateague National Seashore in Berlin. Pets are not permitted on the nature trails or anywhere within the Virginia portion of Assateague Island, and visiting pups must be on a six-foot leash at all times. See Details

Northside Park

Ocean City, MD

Northside Park North Side Park is a beautiful recreation area in Ocean City, MD featuring dog-friendly walking trails for you and Fido to enjoy. This 58-acre park is home to athletic fields, a foot bridge, a playground, picnic shelter, two piers and over one mile of walking paths. Dogs must be leashed at all times and cleaned up after during their visit. See Details

Watermark Journey - Cruises on the Bay

Annapolis, MD

Watermark Journey - Cruises on the Bay Cruise with your four-legged friend aboard dog-friendly Watermark Journey - Cruises on the Bay in Annapolis, MD. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome on most public cruises, except for special events, including extended cruises, live music cruises, City Lights Cruise, fireworks cruises, and Blue Angels & Thunderbirds cruises. Fees vary by person and tour, and Fido rides for free. See Details

Cylburn Arboretum

Baltimore, MD

Cylburn Arboretum If you love your flowers and gardens and you love Fido, this is the place for you. The pet-friendly Cylburn Arboretum in Baltimore, MD has 207 acres of walking trails, grass pastures, many gardens, a mini museum and a greenhouse. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the arboretum. Humans must clean up after their canine companions. See Details

Eastern Shore Brewing Company

St. Michaels, MD

Eastern Shore Brewing Company Bring Fido for a pint or flight of award-winning beer at the oldest brewery on Maryland's Eastern shore in St. Michaels, MD. Both the inside and outside seating at Eastern Shore Brewing Company is pet friendly. Enjoy year-round favorites like their Back Creek Blonde, or check out one of their seasonal brews on the rotating tap list. See Details

Historic London Town and Gardens

Edgewater, MD

Historic London Town and Gardens The dog-friendly Historic London Town and Gardens in Edgewater, MD, offers visitors the chance to explore history, archaeology, and horticulture throughout more than 20 acres of gardens and buildings. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans in exploring most of Historic London Town and Gardens, including the gardens and all the buildings except for William Brown House. See Details

Cruises on the Bay by Watermark Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

Cruises on the Bay by Watermark Baltimore Cruise with your four-legged friend aboard a dog-friendly yacht in Baltimore, MD with Cruises on the Bay by Watermark Baltimore. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome on most public cruises, except for special events, including extended cruises, live music cruises, City Lights Cruise, fireworks cruises, and Blue Angels & Thunderbirds cruises. Fees vary by person and tour, but Fido rides for free. See Details

Calvert Cliffs State Park

Lusby, MD

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

Patriot Cruises

St. Michaels, MD

Patriot Cruises Patriot Cruises offers a pet-friendly water tour of historic St. Michaels, MD. Leashed dogs are welcome to come aboard with you and enjoy the scenery on the water. You can even get a picture of Fido "steering" the ship. The tour docks right by the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, which is also dog friendly. See Details

Ocean City Fishing Pier

Ocean City, MD

Ocean City Fishing Pier Dogs can join you as you fish from Ocean City Fishing Pier in Maryland. Visit and fish the only dog-friendly pier in Ocean City that extends into the Atlantic Ocean. They are located on and over the beach and easily accessible from the Inlet Parking Lot. There is a fee to enter and a separate fee for fishing. See Details

Bark Social

Baltimore, MD

Bark Social Bark Social in Baltimore, MD, is a clean, gated dog park and bar serving coffee and breakfast in the morning, as well as beer, wine, and food later in the day. Dogs can enjoy treats like doggy ice cream and pupsicles from their dog menu. Trained Bark Rangers maintain safety. Entry requires a membership or a day pass. Kids are welcome until 8 PM, with a two-dependent limit per adult. See Details

Linganore Winecellars

Mount Airy, MD

Linganore Winecellars Linganore Winecellars is a dog-friendly vineyard and winery in Mount Airy, MD. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. On the weekends you'll find food trucks and live music. Dog Days are hosted on Thursdays during the spring and summer. The 230-acre property even has a fenced dog park. See Details

Swallow Falls State Park

Oakland, MD

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. See Details

Cunningham Falls State Park

Thurmont, MD

Cunningham Falls State Park Cunningham Falls State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Thurmont, MD. Located in the picturesque Catoctin Mountains, the park is split into two different sections: William Houck Area and Manor Area. You can bring Fido with you to many of the campgrounds, on the trails, and in all of the day-use areas if they are on a leash under six feet and all mess is cleaned up after them. Pets are not permitted on the sandy portion of the beach and lake from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. See Details

Ballenger Creek Dog Park

Frederick, MD

Ballenger Creek Dog Park Ballenger Creek Dog Park features a small and large dog area for Fido and friends to enjoy some off-leash exercise in Frederick, MD. This well-maintained park on four acres features benches and water. There are also nearby walking trails outside of the fenced area, where you can enjoy a walk with your leashed pup. See Details

Rocks State Park

Jarrettsville, MD

Rocks State Park Rocks State Park is a dog-friendly recreational area in Jarrettsville, MD. Sprawling over 855 acres of rocky forest land, this picturesque park is rustic and relatively untouched, providing a scenic getaway for dogs and their owners. Enjoying hiking with your leashed pup on 3.5 miles of trails that weave around the park and take you to scenic spots, such as Kilgore Falls. See Details

Ten Eyck Brewing Company

Queenstown, MD

Ten Eyck Brewing Company Ten Eyck Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Queenstown, MD, where Fido is welcome inside the taproom or outside in the beer garden. The brewery offers a diverse selection of handcrafted, award-winning beers, including foeder-fermented lagers, IPAs, stouts, sours, and ciders. They also produce non-alcoholic sodas and mixed fermentation sour and wild ales. Field Kitchen is sometimes available with food options, and there are occasional guest food trucks for special events. Check their website for an event schedule. See Details

Worthington Dog Park

Ellicott City, MD

Worthington Dog Park Bring your pet to Worthington Dog Park for some off-leash fun at this 2.7-acre fenced area in Ellicott City, MD. A permit is required for use, and park closures may occur due to rain, snow or muddy conditions. Also note that water features are shut off during colder months from November to April, so remember to pack some water for Fido. See Details

Gathland State Park

Jefferson, MD

Gathland State Park As you hike the Appalachian Trail, take a break to explore dog-friendly Gathland State Park at the Crampton's Gap Trailhead in Jefferson, MD. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the historic park, so you and Fido can explore the War Correspondent's Arch, the South Mountain Battlefield, and a picnic at the pavilion. See Details