Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Stafford, VA

There are 17 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Stafford. 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 Stafford.

Pet Friendly Leesylvania State Park
Leesylvania State Park Leesylvania State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Woodbridge, VA. The 556-acre park is nestled along the shore of Potomac River where Native Americans lived for thousands of years. Bring Fido out and spend the day on the trails or cool off in the water. There are also areas for picnicking, fishing and boating. Dogs must be leashed at the park. See Details
Pet Friendly Mason Neck State Park
Mason Neck State Park Mason Neck State Park features wooded trails and bay views in Lorton, VA. This pet-friendly recreation area features three miles of paved multi-use trails, a large picnic area, a playground and a car-top canoe launch. Pets are invited to enjoy the trails with you, but they must remain on a leash and be cleaned up after during their visit. See Details
Prince William Forest National Park Prince William Forest National Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Triangle, VA. This 15,000-acre national park features an abundance of hiking and walking trails that welcome leashed dogs. Additional amenities include picnic areas, charcoal grills, and campsites for overnight stays. See Details
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park is pet-friendly. This park was created to commemorate four major battles in the American Civil War: Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, The Wilderness, and Spotsylvania. Dogs are welcome throughout the 8,000 acre park, other than Fredericksburg National Cemetery. You are invited to walk the trails with your pooch and join the team on a driving tour or ranger-led walking tour. The park is open every day of the week from 9am to 5pm. See Details
Occoquan Regional Park Occoquan Regional Park is a dog-friendly destination in Lorton, VA. This 350-acre park features nature trails, an overlook, pavilions and grills. Your leashed pup is welcome to enjoy a picnic or a hike with you on the trails. See Details
Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail The Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in King George! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. See Details
Caledon State Park Caledon State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in King George, VA. Bring Fido while you discover trails, including Boyd's Hole Trail, which leads to the Potomac River. Along with hiking, there are four picnic areas, a pavilion, and restrooms. Please note that there's a parking fee. See Details
Smallwood State Park Dogs are welcome at Smallwood State Park in Marbury, MD. Once the home of General William Smallwood, a hero in the revolutionary war, the house on the property has been restored to its former glory of 1785. Pets are not permitted inside park buildings, but leashed pups can join you on the dog-friendly trails around the day-use sections of the park and in the campgrounds. Please remember to clean up after your pets. See Details
Pohick Bay Regional Park Pohick Bay Regional Park is a dog-friendly recreation area on 1,000 acres in Lorton, VA, where you and Fido can spend a day on the bay. Enjoy canoe, paddleboard and kayak rentals, or bring your own boat to the public boat launch ramp. Other amenities include hiking trails and picnic shelters. See Details
Lake Ridge Park and Marina Lake Ridge Park and Marina is a pet-friendly spot in Lake Ridge, VA. Spend the afternoon with Fido on the wooded walking trails, grilling out at the pavilion, on a boat or paddleboard. Well-behaved and leashed dogs welcome. See Details
River Mill Park River Mill Park welcomes leashed dogs on the looped pathway that runs along the Occoquan River in Occoquan, VA. This pet-friendly, one-acre park is a great spot to enjoy a walk with Fido or an afternoon picnic. Amenities include a public restroom, event pavilion, open space and paved walking trail. See Details
Indian Head Rail Trail The Indian Head Rail Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Indian Head! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Indian Head Rail Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. See Details
Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area Located in Lorton, VA, just 18 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area is an 800-acre mosaic of gently sloping open meadows, mature hardwood forests, freshwater ponds, creeks, streams and riparian wetlands. Fido is welcome to explore 13.4 miles of dog-friendly trails, diverse habitat and wildlife with you. See Details
Old Mill Park Old Mill Park is pet-friendly. This public park on the water features a swimming beach, soccer fields and picnic areas, along with a trail that welcomes leashed pups to join their owners for a stroll. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind in the park. Old Mill Park can be accessed every day of the week from 8am to 8pm. See Details
Purse Area Purse Area, formerly known as Purse State Park, is a pet-friendly recreation area in Nanjemoy, MD. Owners and their leashed four-legged companions are welcome to visit this undeveloped park, which is part of the Nanjemoy WMA and is located along the Potomac River. Parkgoers can enjoy fishing, bird watching, hunting and more. See Details
Doncaster Demonstration Forest The Doncaster Demonstration Forest (DSF) in La Plata, MD, is pet friendly. Owners and their furry friends are invited to explore the 1,450-acre forestland, which features an array of hiking trails. During your visit, dogs must be leashed, and owners must clean up after their pets. See Details
Chapman State Park Chapman State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Indian Head, MD. The area is made up of mature forests and rare plants along with a number of trails for dogs and their owners to enjoy around the park. You and Fido can check out the Potomac River Trail, Marsh Trail or the Coastal Woodlands Trail. Please leash and clean up after your pets during your visit. See Details
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