Dog-Friendly Activities in Port Republic, MD

There are 23 dog-friendly activities within 40 kilometers of Port Republic. 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 Port Republic.

Calvert Cliffs State Park

Lusby, MD

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

North Beach Boardwalk

North Beach, MD

North Beach Boardwalk Take a lovely stroll with your leashed pup along the boardwalk with views of the Atlantic Ocean at North Beach Boardwalk in Maryland! Shopping, restaurants and more are all within walking distance. Don't forget to clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details

Running Hare Vineyard

Prince Frederick, MD

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

Flag Ponds Nature Park

Lusby, MD

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. See Details

Rosaryville State Park

Upper Marlboro, MD

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

Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery

St. Leonard, MD

Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery in St. Leonard, MD is dog-friendly. Fido is welcome to join you beside a table on the deck or lawn. Enjoy a glass of wine or flight and listen to live music played outdoors on Saturdays. See Details

Annmarie Sculpture Garden

Solomons, MD

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

Dog Park at John G. Lancaster Park

Lexington Park, MD

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

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

Church Creek, MD

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Church Creek, MD. Dogs are limited to exploring from the car while cruising down Wildlife Drive or on a leash at the immediate surrounding area outside the visitors center. Established in 1933, this refuge now spans 32,000 acres and is home to a variety of wildlife that you may encounter while exploring. Note that Wildlife Drive may be closed periodically or seasonally due to inclement weather or refuge activities. See Details

Grays Road Dog Park

Prince Frederick, MD

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

Chaptico Park

Mechanicsville, MD

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

Newtowne Neck State Park

Leonardtown, MD

Newtowne Neck State Park Dogs are welcome at the pet-friendly 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

Greenwell State Park

Hollywood, MD

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

Leonardtown, MD

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

Chesapeake Bay Charters

Solomons, MD

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

St. Clements Island State Park

Coltons Point, MD

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

California, MD

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

Jubilee Farm Fermentations

Leonardtown, MD

Jubilee Farm Fermentations Jubilee Farm Fermentations is a dog-friendly brewery in Leonardtown, MD that allows well-behaved, leashed dogs to join their owners for a drink at an outside table. Jubilee Farm Fermentations focuses on small-batch, experimental brews to create seasonal ales. Please note that the brewery is open seasonally. See Details

Fenwick Books

Leonardtown, MD

Fenwick Books Fenwick Books is a pet-friendly store in downtown Leonardtown, MD. Bring Fido along while you shop for new and used books, records, games, and puzzles! Also, be sure to check their website for upcoming events like artist workshops, book signings, esoteric classes, and more. See Details

Tilghman Island Country Store

Tilghman, MD

Tilghman Island Country Store Tilghman Island Country Store is a pet-friendly, full-service market in Tilghman, MD. This local gem offers a variety of hot meals, deli sandwiches, groceries, beer, wine, and liquor. Grab a bite and relax with your pup at the seasonal outdoor picnic tables, which are perfect for both locals and visitors alike. See Details

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