Fort Frederick State Park
11100 Fort Frederick Rd, Big Pool, MD 21711
585 acres · 4 miles of trails
Big Pool's Fort Frederick State Park centers on a restored stone fort, with leashed dogs allowed on grounds and C&O Canal paths. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans are available. History buffs should bring leashes.
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- Park
- Fort Frederick State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Big Pool, Maryland
- Coordinates
- 39.6097, -78.0211
- Size
- 585 acres
- Trail miles
- 4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 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
- · ★ 4.7 from 820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 585 acres of room
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Dog policy
585-acre state park with the only fully restored French & Indian War stone fort. Leashed dogs on grounds + C&O Canal.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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