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Dog-friendly places and events in Jefferson, WV

Potomac Pack lists 37 dog-friendly places in Jefferson, WV. 7 have a dog rule confirmed by the venue, and the rest are labeled Unconfirmed until we hear from the venue. Listings include places in Harpers Ferry, Charles Town, Shepherdstown, Ranson, Kearneysville and Shenandoah Junction. 2 upcoming dog events are listed.

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Jefferson, WV (Charles Town). Highs and lows from the National Weather Service.

  • Today70°/37°
  • Wed68°/43°
  • Thu59°/35°71%
  • Fri50°/29°35%
  • Sat50°/29°
  • Sun53°/28°
  • Mon55°/28°

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Dog rules confirmed by the venue

These 7 places have told us, or state on their own site, where dogs are allowed. Confirm the current rule with the venue before you go.

  • Sam Michaels Dog Park (Park, Shenandoah Junction)
    Jefferson County Parks & Recreation official page: 2-acre grassy space for off-leash play for dogs of all sizes with a perimeter walking trail and benches. Free, dawn to dusk most days, weekly maintenance on Wednesday mornings (opens at noon Wed in spring, summer and fall). Follow the posted dog park rules.
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (Trail, Harpers Ferry)
    NPS official pets page: dogs of all ages are welcome on leash in the park, leash no longer than 6 ft at all times. Bag and carry out waste. Check posted limits on buildings and shuttles.
  • Appalachian Trail at Harpers Ferry (Trail, Harpers Ferry)
    NPS Appalachian Trail pets page: dogs are allowed on the trail except in three listed areas (none in WV), dogs must be leashed on the NPS-administered portions. The ATC headquarters is the town anchor address.
  • C&O Canal Towpath at Harpers Ferry (Trail, Harpers Ferry)
    NPS C&O Canal NHP pets page: pets allowed on a leash (6 ft max), remove waste. BringFido lists the Harpers Ferry towpath section (Hike 13) as pet-friendly.
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Charles Town (Hotel, Charles Town)
    Official Hilton page: pets allowed, non-refundable fee $50 for 1-4 nights or $90 for 5+ nights, 2 pets max, dogs and cats only.
  • Home2 Suites by Hilton Charles Town (Hotel, Charles Town)
    Official Hilton page: pets allowed, non-refundable fee $50 for 1-4 nights or $100 for 5+ nights, 2 pets max, dogs and cats only. No weight limit stated on the official page.
  • Clarion Inn Harpers Ferry-Charles Town (Hotel, Harpers Ferry)
    Official Choice Hotels page: pet-friendly rooms in the Pet Friendly Building, $50 per pet, dogs only, 70 lb weight limit. Service animals permitted without charge. Hotel calls itself dog-friendly and sits on the Appalachian Trail corridor.

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