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Dogs in Antietam National Battlefield

Can I bring my dog, and on which trails?
Dog-friendlyLeash: 6 feet maximum, at all times.

Pets are allowed at Antietam National Battlefield but must be on a leash at all times, regardless of obedience or how close the owner is. Owners must clean up after their pets.

Leashed pets are allowed on the battlefield grounds and hiking trails.
Photo: NPS Antietam/BBaracz · NPS

Where dogs are allowed

Leashed pets are allowed on the battlefield grounds and hiking trails.

Where dogs are banned

the visitor center, historic buildings, and Antietam National Cemetery

Trail by trail

Dogs OKAntietam Remembered
Dogs OKBloody Lane Trail
Dogs OKCornfield Trail
Dogs OKFinal Attack Trail
Dogs OKSherrick Farm Trail
Dogs OKSnavely Ford Trail
Dogs OKThree Farms Trail
Dogs OKTidball Trail
Dogs OKUnion Advance Trail
Dogs OKWest Woods Trail

Leash rule

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Service animals

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.

Official source
National Park Service
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Last verified 2026-07-09
Designation
National Battlefield

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Antietam National Battlefield?

Pets are allowed at Antietam National Battlefield but must be on a leash at all times, regardless of obedience or how close the owner is. Owners must clean up after their pets. Leashed pets are allowed on the battlefield grounds and hiking trails.

What is the leash rule at Antietam National Battlefield?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Which trails allow dogs at Antietam National Battlefield?

Leashed dogs are allowed on: Antietam Remembered, Bloody Lane Trail, Cornfield Trail, Final Attack Trail, Sherrick Farm Trail, Snavely Ford Trail, Three Farms Trail, Tidball Trail, Union Advance Trail, West Woods Trail.

Are service animals allowed at Antietam National Battlefield?

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.