Potential solution. There's another state park in Thurmont (Cacoctin Mountain Park) that does allow dogs.
Pros:
-Dogs allowed
-Much less crowded
-Picnic area with grills available
-It's free! No entrance or parking fees.
-Less pushy/annoying. Lots of yelp reviews of the other park mention that park rangers are constantly bothering you if you look like "damn kids" or whatever.
Cons:
-Wooded area. No open fields that I can see. Not necessarily a bad thing. Still plenty of room for cornhole/frisbee/whatever.
-Still no booze.
-No swimming
Let me know what you think. Just a suggestion.
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