Dog beaches in Maryland

Maryland's pattern is season-first: Ocean City hands the whole beach and boardwalk to dogs from October to April, and Assateague's Maryland district welcomes leashed dogs year-round outside the guarded beach.

Conditional access (leash, season, hours or permit)

• Ocean City beach & boardwalk

  Ocean City, MD

  Seasonal access Seasonal — check dates

  ✓ Town of Ocean City · verified 2026-08

• Assateague Island National Seashore (Maryland district)

  Berlin, MD

  Leash required Year-round

  ✓ National Park Service · verified 2026-08