Catoctin Mountain Dog Policy
Catoctin Mountain Park is Dog Friendly
Catoctin Mountain Park encompasses a recreation area in second growth forests, and offers outdoor activites such as hiking, rock climbing, fishing, and cross country skiing.
Catoctin Mountain Park is fairly dog friendly. Dogs are allowed on trails and in the main campground while on a leash. Dogs are not allowed on rock formations/rocking climbing, some campgrounds, inside buildings, and are not allowed to be left unattended.
Note: Catoctin Mountain Park used to run the BARK Ranger program, but as of early 2023, it is not running the program. They plan to announce on their social media accounts when they're back up and running on the program.
- Website
- https://www.nps.gov/cato/index.htm
- Pet Policy Details
- https://www.nps.gov/cato/planyourvisit/pets.htm
- Annual Visitors
- 539,983
Trail Policy
Dogs are allowed on trails while on a leash no logner than 6'. Note that dogs are not allowed on rock formations.
Campground Policy
Dogs are allowed in the main campground, Owens Creek Campground, while on a leash.
| Campground | Dogs Allowed? | # Dog Friendly Sites | Equipment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Shelters | No | Reservations/Info | ||
| Camp Misty Mount | No | Reservations/Info | ||
| Camp Round Meadow | No | Reservations/Info | ||
| Owens Creek Campground | Yes | 51 | RV, Tent, Trailer | Reservations/Info |
| Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground | No | Car, Tent, Trailer | Reservations/Info | |
| Campground details from Recreation.gov | ||||
Location & Map
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Note: Policies can change -- please make sure to check official dog/pet policies prior to making plans or booking travel.
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