Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
2145 Key Wallace Dr, Cambridge, MD 21613
28,000 acres · 7 miles of trails
In Cambridge's 28,000-acre Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, leashed dogs explore shaded Wildlife Drive and Marsh Edge Trail with water stations and parking. Restrooms and trash cans are on site. Avoid the visitor center loop with pets.
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- Park
- Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Cambridge, Maryland
- Coordinates
- 38.4444, -76.0719
- Size
- 28,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 7
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 2,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 28,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
28,000-acre Eastern Shore wildlife refuge ('Everglades of the North'). Leashed dogs on Wildlife Drive + Marsh Edge Trail.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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