Dog Friendly Beaches

Elm’s Beach park is a 476 acre pet friendly park on the Chesapeake Bay. The park has a picnic pavilion, playground, portable restrooms, changing area and parking. Dogs on a leash are allowed on the beach. All pets must be kept on a leash in parks. Pet owners are responsible for the actions of their pets and must clean up after pets. Entrance Fees for Weekends and Holidays. Season passes available. See website for details. Favorite

Pets are allowed in all undeveloped areas. Pets are allowed in day-use areas after Labor Day to Memorial Day weekend Off-season, from Labor Day to Memorial Day, dogs are allowed in the water access areas. During summer months there is water access open for dogs in the undeveloped areas, accessed by park trails. . Ask for assistance at the Gatehouse or Visitor Center for directions to these spots. Dogs must be on leashes at all times. Small Fee charged to enter. Favorite

Pet Friendly Park with Sandy beaches, marshlands and heavily wooded bluffs comprise the peninsula formed by the North East and Elk Rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay, where this park is located. Sandy beaches, marshlands and heavily wooded bluffs comprise the peninsula formed by the North East and Elk Rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay, where this park is located. Several trails meander through the diversified topography, revealing the great variety of plant and animal life. An easy walking trail to Turkey Point Lighthouse provides a view of the Elk River and the Chesapeake Bay. 2,188 acres. Features: Boat launch, cabins, campfire programs, campsites, campstore, dump station, food & beverage, fishing, flatwater canoeing, hiking trails, historic interest, hook-ups, hunting, picnicking, playground, shelters, swimming, visitor center. Pets are allowed at three camping areas and one area has full hook-ups. Pets are allowed on trails if they are on a leash. Pets are not allowed on the beach. Please visit the website for fees, maps and additional information. This information is provided as a public service of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. www.dnr.maryland.gov. Pet Policy: ​Pets are allowed in the following designated areas of Elk Neck State Park: Pets allowed in campground (except […]

Deep Creek Lake State Park is a Pet Friendly State Park in Garrett County Maryland that lies just west of the Allegheny Front on a large plateau known as the Tablelands or Allegany Highlands. The park is the site of the historic Brant coal mine and homesite, where a restored mine entrance preserves a typical drift or adit mine. The mine was worked for several years by the Brant family and it supplied bituminous coal for heating and blacksmithing in the local community. Over 95% of the park consists of a forest that has regenerated from the original stands of timber into an excellent example of a maturing northern hardwood forest. Oaks and hickories are now the dominant species. Forest wildlife species such as black bear, wild turkey, bobcat, and white tailed deer have grown in numbers over the past decades as habitat has been preserved and managed. Small mammals such as squirrel, chipmunk, raccoon, skunk, and opossum are frequently seen. The park is also home to numerous plant species, some rare, found on the forest floor. The Tableland’s weather is quite unique for the region. Many winters bring over 200 inches of snow and the greening of leafing trees does […]