Seneca Creek State Park
11950 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
6,300 acres · 50 miles of trails
In Gaithersburg's Seneca Creek State Park, leashed dogs roam 12 miles of creek-side paths and Clopper Lake. The venue provides shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Trails can get muddy after rain.
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- Park
- Seneca Creek State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Gaithersburg, Maryland
- Coordinates
- 39.1414, -77.2614
- Size
- 6,300 acres
- Trail miles
- 50
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 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
- · ★ 4.7 from 2,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 6,300 acres of room
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Dog policy
6,300-acre state park stretching 12 miles along Seneca Creek. Leashed dogs on trails + Clopper Lake.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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