Dog-Friendly Activities Near Sunplace, McHenry, MD, US

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.

Dogs are welcome at Deep Creek Lake State Park, a 3,900-acre, man-made lake surrounded by 1,800 acres of stunning woodland in Swanton, MD. Fido can join you on Browning, Beckman and Garrett Camp Loops, all trails, boat ramps, the Discovery Center parking area with trail access, and along the shoreline. Pets are not permitted on the sandy portion of the swimming beach from Memorial Day weekend until after Labor Day.

Managed by the Deep Creek Lake Lions Club, McHenry Community Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in McHenry, MD. Bring your leashed pup for a walk on the 6-mile Meshach Browning Trail System, or relax with a picnic lunch at the covered pavilion. Other park amenities include a disc golf course, a softball field, restrooms and the Garrett County Dog Park.

Fun Time Water Sports is a pet-friendly rental company in Oakland, MD. They offer a variety of boats and jet skis, including pontoons with tubes on the back, and dogs can ride on the pontoon. Contact them directly for rental times.

Aquatic Center on Deep Creek Lake in McHenry, MD is a dog-friendly pontoon rental company. Leashed, friendly dogs are welcome to join you out on the water for a boat ride. Please bring your own bags and cleaning supplies to clean off dog hair and paw prints at the end of your rental. Refer to their website for weight capacity guidelines if you plan on bringing a large dog.

Sang Run State Park is a pet-friendly destination in McHenry, MD. Enjoy a hike with Fido on a mile-long trail that weaves through the agricultural farm fields, large old trees and wildflower meadows. Other activities include fishing, picnicking and relaxing along the Youghiogheny River. Leashed pets are welcome but are not permitted inside of the Historic Friends Store.

Located beside HART For Animals, Garrett County Dog Park features a 40,000-square-foot fenced area for off-leash play in McHenry, MD. The park includes a double-gate entry system, waste disposal, and separate fenced areas for small and large dogs.