Gambrill State Park
8602 Gambrill Park Rd, Frederick, MD 21702
1,137 acres · 15 miles of trails
Frederick's Gambrill State Park on Catoctin Mountain invites leashed dogs to trails with scenic overlooks. It features shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Trails may be rocky, so paw protection helps.
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- Park
- Gambrill State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Frederick, Maryland
- Coordinates
- 39.4878, -77.4978
- Size
- 1,137 acres
- Trail miles
- 15
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (620 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
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 1,137 acres of room
- · 15 miles of trail
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Dog policy
1,137-acre Catoctin Mountain state park with overlooks. Leashed dogs welcome on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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