Dog Friendly Activities in Benedict, MD

There are 23 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of Benedict. 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 Benedict.

Pet Friendly Calvert Cliffs State Park
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
Pet Friendly Colonial Beach Brewing
Colonial Beach Brewing Colonial Beach Brewing is a pet-friendly taproom and brewery in historic Colonial Beach, VA. This small-batch brewery serves up a variety of craft beer styles, including wheats, red ales, IPAs, lagers and blonde ales. They don't serve food inside, so Fido can join you throughout the property. You're welcome to bring food from other establishments to eat while you enjoy a beverage. See Details
North Beach Boardwalk North Beach Boardwalk is pet-friendly. Come for a lovely stroll along the boardwalk with your leashed pooch in North Beach, MD. Dogs are welcome to join you as you enjoy the Atlantic views from the boardwalk. Shopping, restaurants and salons are all within walking distance. Don't forget to clean up any mess that is left behind. 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. 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
Colonial Beach Dog Park Colonial Beach Dog Park welcomes Fido for off-leash play when visiting Colonial Beach, VA. Open from dawn to dusk, dogs can explore two fully fenced areas; one of which is designated for small breeds. Overlooking The Boathouse Marina on Monroe Creek, an hour or two spent at Colonial Beach Dog Park presents the opportunity to enjoy fresh coastal air. Dogs who use the park must be at least four months old, be licensed and have a rabies certificate. The park has covered benches which provide shelter in inclement weather, in addition to pet-waste stations and water pumps to refill pet bowls. See Details
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
Cedarville State Forest Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Cedarville State Forest, previously the winter camping ground of the Piscataway Indian Tribe, in Brandywine, MD. The headwaters of the Zekiah Swamp are located in the park, and there are a number of surrounding fields and over 19 miles of trails that can be explored by dogs and their owners. Remember to keep Fido on a leash under six feet for the duration of your stay. Dogs are allowed in all the day use areas and can even camp in the campground with their owners too. 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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Henson Creek Trail The Henson Creek Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Temple Hills! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Henson Creek 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
Sneade's Ace Home Center, Inc. Sneade's Ace Home Center, Inc. is a pet-friendly hardware store in Owings Mills, MD. This independently-owned retail lumber business welcomes leashed dogs inside with you while you shop for tools, garden supplies and more. See Details
Rosaryville State Park Rosaryville State Park is a dog-friendly day-use park spanning 982 acres in Upper Marlboro, MD. The centerpiece of the park is the historic Mount Airy Mansion, which is the only area of the park that isn't pet friendly. There are numerous trails that are accessible to dogs and their owners, including some that are paved. Dogs are welcome on a leash as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. There is a park entrance fee, and Maryland State Park passes are accepted. See Details
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