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Island Beach State Park

Island Beach State Park is a pet-friendly island barrier on the coast of Seaside Park, NJ. Stretching 10 miles in total, the sand dunes offer a varied and interesting area for plants and animals to thrive. From Memorial Day weekend through the first of October, pets are not permitted on the ocean swimming beaches. Leashed pets are permitted south of these areas during this time period. Pets are not permitted on the Spizzle Creek Bird Blind Trail at any time. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pooches leave behind. Visit Website

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BringFido Guest Rating

Island Beach State Park has received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 bones by 19 canine critics on BringFido.


Visitors overwhelmingly praise Island Beach State Park as a wonderful, dog-friendly destination with miles of beautiful beaches and ample space for pets to play. They note some drawbacks, such as occasional fly issues and parking challenges, but overall describe the park as an excellent place to bring dogs.

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Island Beach State Park