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Dogs in Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm

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

Leashed dogs are welcome on the Oxon Cove trail but not at the farm.

You can bring a leashed dog to the upper picnic area and along the Oxon Cove trail. Dogs are not allowed at Oxon Hill Farm because the farm animals see them as predators.
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Where dogs are allowed

You can bring a leashed dog to the upper picnic area and along the Oxon Cove trail. Dogs are not allowed at Oxon Hill Farm because the farm animals see them as predators.

Where dogs are banned

Oxon Hill Farm

Trail by trail

Dogs OKOxon Cove trailLeashed dogs welcome
No dogsOxon Hill FarmDogs not allowed, service animals only

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.

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National Park Service
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Last verified 2026-07-09
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Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm?

Leashed dogs are welcome on the Oxon Cove trail but not at the farm. You can bring a leashed dog to the upper picnic area and along the Oxon Cove trail. Dogs are not allowed at Oxon Hill Farm because the farm animals see them as predators.

What is the leash rule at Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Which trails allow dogs at Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm?

Leashed dogs are allowed on: Oxon Cove trail.

Are service animals allowed at Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm?

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