Elk Neck State Park
4395 Turkey Point Rd, North East, MD 21901
2,200 acres · 15 miles of trails
North East's Elk Neck State Park sits where the Elk River meets Chesapeake Bay, welcoming leashed dogs on the Turkey Point Lighthouse trail. Amenities include shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Watch for steep trail sections.
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- Park
- Elk Neck State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- North East, Maryland
- Coordinates
- 39.4900, -75.9986
- Size
- 2,200 acres
- Trail miles
- 15
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,820 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
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 2,200 acres of room
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Dog policy
2,200-acre state park where Elk River meets Chesapeake Bay. Turkey Point Lighthouse trail. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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