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Catoctin Mountain Park
6602 Foxville Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788
National park🪢 Leash required
5,810 acres · 25 miles of trails
⭐ 4.8
2,810 reviews
Tackle all trails in this Maryland national park near Thurmont with your leashed dog. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans support outings. Early mornings avoid crowds.
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- Park
- Catoctin Mountain Park
- Type
- National park
- Location
- Thurmont, Maryland
- Coordinates
- 39.6361, -77.4500
- Size
- 5,810 acres
- Trail miles
- 25
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.0 / 10 — Exceptional
- 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™
8.0/ 10
Exceptional
- · ★ 4.8 from 2,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 5,810 acres of room
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Dog policy
5,810-acre NPS park (sister park to Cunningham Falls SP). Leashed dogs welcome on all trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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