Maryland Park Service: pet policy: dogs on trails

Maryland lists, park by park, where pets are allowed. Dogs must be on a leash. Many parks keep pets off the sandy part of swimming beaches from Memorial Day weekend until after Labor Day, and some allow pets only in certain campground loops or areas. Check the list for the park you're visiting.

Source: Maryland Park Service, Pet Policy (May 2024). Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks

• Cunningham Falls State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Gambrill State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Appalachian Trail at Washington Monument State ParkDogs on a leash all year
• Grist Mill Trail, Patapsco ValleyDogs on a leash all year
• Torrey C. Brown Rail TrailDogs on a leash all year
• Rocks State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Calvert Cliffs trailDogs on a leash all year
• Seneca Creek State Park trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Soldiers Delight trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Western Maryland Rail TrailDogs on a leash all year
• Turkey Point Lighthouse trailDogs on a leash all year