Top public and private dog hiking trails in Westminster, Maryland

100+ Acre Private Nature Preserve with Fields, Trails, Ponds & Streams

A true off-leash adventure for dogs who love freedom and nature! Enjoy 100 acres of unfenced fields, rolling hills, and wooded trails—perfect for dogs who love to explore. You can hike on designated trails, on mowed fields or use the ponds for water training for hours with your pup(s). Our farm has: ✔️ Abundant wildlife! ✔️ Wide-open, completely unfenced land ✔️ Natural terrain with fields, hills, and trails ✔️ Ponds, streams and endless sniffing opportunities Parking & Arrival: Please park to the right of the big red barn, by the dumpster and begin walking from there. The farm sits on a very sharp curve, so use caution when entering and exiting the property. Dogs must be on leash when exiting your car and near the road. Once you are safely away from the road and barn, dogs may be off leash for the remainder of your visit. If your dog has never been off leash, we recommend you have an airtag or a GPS collar on them. Please do not let your dog leave the designated walking areas on our farm. Occasionally, you may see an older grampa (my father) working in the fields.

Storybrook Farm 114 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Damascus

We’re excited to share our farm with you and your pups! Our 114-acre property is something really special—rolling fields, shaded wooded trails, and ponds where dogs can swim and play freely. It’s peaceful, private, and incredibly beautiful in every season. We’ve tried to think of all the little details to make your visit easy and enjoyable, including trail maps with distances, fresh drinking water for both you and your dog, towels for muddy paws or wet fur, and easy parking on asphalt. We’re dog lovers ourselves and have two rescue pups who will be safely secured inside our home during your reserved time so you can enjoy uninterrupted access to the property. Whether you’re here for a long walk or just to let your dog run wild, we hope it feels like your own private retreat.

Les' 13 Acre Sniff Spot along Monocacy River In Frederick

13 acres of private riverfront woods with lots of access to water, a small island, sandy spots, fallen trees for jumping and sniffing, grassy hill, wetlands, and multiple easy access spots to the river for wading, swimming, and retrieving. Safe swimming for dogs and humans. Access point for kayaks. Very low current and shallow water at this point in the river.

Jason's 14 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In York Haven

14 acres of woods with trails and open field. A creek flows beside one of the trails. Plenty of off-street parking

Comus Sky Farm's 50 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Barnesville

Peaceful & secluded area located at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain in MD’s Agricultural Reserve. Spring-fed pond. Owned/operated by former Cape May, NJ PD ACI (Animal Cruelty Investigator). Many maintained trails. Spectacular views! Also check out on-site short-term rentals: https://www.Airbnb.com/h/suite-simon-farm-stay-in-md & https://www.Airbnb.com/h/suite-morgan-farm-stay-in-md & RV/tent campground at Harvest Hosts & HipCamp.

Private Dog Oasis With Great Location

Beautiful historic property minutes from downtown Frederick. Large lawns, field and wooded trails, and small pond. Convenient parking. Fenced along main road. Dogs love visiting our yard!

Diana's 26 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Ellicott City

100 Acre Woods: Unfenced Private Dog Park In Leesburg

Look for 3 reflector stakes on each side of unpaved driveway & follow about 1/3 mile to Sniffspot sign parking on the left. Enter forest & enjoy!

Piedmont Woods Dog Park

Piedmont Woods Dog Park is located at 12825 Snowden Farm Pkwy in Clarksburg, Maryland. The park is unfenced and offers a trail for dogs to roam and explore.

Stillmeadow Park

Stillmeadow Park in York, Pennsylvania offers amenities such as a small dog friendly area, dog drinking water, tables, a field, and a trail for dogs and their owners to enjoy. The park is open from 5 AM to 9 PM seven days a week. For more information, visitors can visit the park's website at mantwp.com or contact them at 717-764-4646.

Park hours: 5 AM–9 PM 7 days per Week

Horse Farm in Lovettsville

Come for our glorious sunrises on the creek and sunsets in the fields or just to enjoy the day exploring the fields and creek. The dog area starts past the broken black fence behind the house and goes down through the fields and into the woods. I would appreciate it if you would kindly please keep the dogs leashes and wait until you are past the broken fence to allow your dog to do any business. If your dog is under control or if the horses are not out, you can let them loose right after the broken fence. If you think your dog might be nutty with the horses, please take appropriate measures. To get to the creek, go past the broken fence and keep going down the hill to the back tree line. I have included a map in the pictures. And then just keep walking; it’s about five minutes from the house to the trailhead. We have set out fluorescent yellow markers on the trees on the back tree line as you approach the trail. We also put up a blue sign that says “To The Creek” at the trail head. Once in the woods, walk down the steep hill and take the trail to the right at the bottom of the hill, before the little ravine. That trail will take you out to a spot where your dog can splash around and I’ve cut a few trails to explore back there. If you go to the red barn, you’ve gone too far. The trail is right at the base of the hill. We are looking forward to having you!

D.F. Buchmiller County Park

D.F. Buchmiller County Park in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is a dog-friendly park with amenities such as a small dog area, drinking water, washing area, tables, and indoor restrooms. The park also features fields and trails for dogs to enjoy. The park is open from 8 AM to 8 PM seven days a week. For more information, visit co.lancaster.pa.us or contact the park at 717-299-8000 or email [email protected].

Park hours: 8 AM–8 PM 7 days per Week

Brubaker Park

Brubaker Park is located at 775 Farmingdale Rd in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and offers a trail for visitors and their furry friends to enjoy. For more information, visit their website brecknocktownship.us or contact them at [email protected].

Lingle Park

Lingle Park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is a small dog-friendly park located at 1100 Pleasant Dr. It offers amenities such as dog drinking water, chairs, tables, indoor restrooms, a field, and a trail for pups to enjoy. The park is open from 8 AM to 5 PM 7 days a week. For more information, visit lowerpaxton-pa.gov or email [email protected].

Park hours: 8 AM–5 PM 7 days per Week

Robert's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Parkton

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Valentine

We have a wooded section with paths and an open area for running. It is not fenced, so dogs will need to be trained to come when called. I would ask that you stay on the trail as we do have neighbors and some of the woods belong to them. The front of the house is fenced, the visiting dogs will not enter this area.

Michele's 22 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Joppatowne

Ellee's 20 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Rohrersville

Our property is all natural. Several streams and wetlands. Area is restricted to part of property due to neighbors chickens. Cool spots to explore even. Rock cascades. Natural pools in streams. Will add more photos.

Cathi's 5 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Jarrettsville

My property is 8 acres of secluded beauty and very private. We are adjacent to Rocks State Park, and blessed with opportunities for you and your "best friend" to explore the many wonders nature has to offer. Part of the property surrounding the house is fenced and the remaining acreage can be used at your leisure.

Amber's 10 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Hagerstown

10 acres of secluded land, trails around the whole property with a creek to go wading in

Krystin's 8 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Churchville

Lauren's Private Dog Park In Kingsville

Seth's Private Dog Park In Gardners

Private, wooded area with trails for walking your dog on a leash or play in the yard.

Lindsie's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In York Haven