Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Beach Haven, NJ

Leashed dogs are welcome at Eno's Pond County Park, a 28-acre recreation area in Forked River, NJ. The pet-friendly paved and unpaved trails weave through open fields, wooded areas, observations decks, and around Eno's Pond. There's also a conservation area, children's playground, picnic area with grills, and restrooms.

Visit the pet-friendly Bass River State Forest in Tuckerton, NJ. This area was the first forest designated for public recreation back in 1905. The centerpiece of the park is Lake Absegami, a 67-acre lake created in the 1930s. Lots of visitors enjoy boating, swimming, and hanging out around the lake. The main pet-friendly trail winds through the Absegami Natural Area, where tall pine/oak woods and a small Atlantic white cedar bog can be explored.

Stafford Forge Wildlife Management Area is pet-friendly. Leashed dogs are invited to join their owners in exploring this beautiful natural area in Eagleswood, NJ. The area consists of well-marked trails that surround several former cranberry bogs, where ornithologists can keep an eye out for a selection of unusual native birds. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.

Freedom Fields Park is pet-friendly. Take a stroll on the paved trails that wind around this pretty park in Little Egg Harbor. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners throughout the park, as long as they are well-behaved and all mess is cleaned up after them. Freedom Fields Park is open every day of the week from 6am to 8pm.

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Barnegat Lighthouse State Park in Barnegat Light, NJ, which is on the northern tip of Long Beach Island. While pets are not permitted on the jetty walkway or nature walk, you can bring your dog on the beach during the off-season, and there is a dog park on the premises, too. Between April 1st and September 15th, pets are not permitted on the beach due to an endangered bird nesting area.

The Barnegat Branch Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Waretown! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Barnegat Branch Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

The Barnegat Branch Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Barnegat! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Barnegat Branch Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Penn State Forest, nestled in Chatsworth, NJ, extends a warm invitation to outdoor enthusiasts and their loyal four-legged companions. This pet-friendly haven offers a range of amenities, including hiking, picnicking, fishing and kayaking, ensuring a memorable experience for all visitors. Pets must always be on a leash no longer than six feet long, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.