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Rock Creek Regional Park
6700 Needwood Rd, Derwood, MD 20855
Trail🪢 Leash required
14 miles of trails
⭐ 4.7
1,820 reviews
Derwood's Rock Creek Regional Park includes 14 miles of paved trail and Lake Needwood for leashed dogs. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans are on site. Lake access requires leashes.
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- Park
- Rock Creek Regional Park
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Derwood, Maryland
- Coordinates
- 39.1153, -77.1078
- Trail miles
- 14
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.8 / 10 — Solid
- 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
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.8/ 10
Solid
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 14 miles of trail
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Dog policy
Montgomery County Rock Creek Trail — 14 miles paved + Lake Needwood. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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