Dog Friendly Activities in Forked River, NJ

Forked River State Marina is a pet-friendly place in Forked River, NJ. Dogs are welcome at this marina to jump on your boat rental. By water, the marina is a leisurely 15-minute ride to the "BB" Buoy, Barnegat Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway.

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Backward Flag Brewing Company

Forked River, NJ

Backward Flag Brewing Company

Dogs are welcome at this veteran brewed, female-owned microbrewery. An ode to the Army uniform, the Backward Flag is a symbol of always moving forward and never retreating. Bring your dog to try some of the brewery's beers.

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Eno's Pond County Park

Forked River, NJ

Eno's Pond County Park

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.

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Island Beach State Park

Seaside Park, NJ

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.

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Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area

Manasquan, NJ

Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area

Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area in Manasquan, NJ is the last undeveloped tract on the Manasquan Inlet. The 55-acre site is a great place to fish, walk on the beach, or go sunbathing. Dogs are welcome at Eastern section of the beach, but they must be leashed at all times to preserve the delicate coastal habitat. Be mindful that the Western section of the beach does not allow pets.

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Oyster Creek Brewing Company

Waretown, NJ

Oyster Creek Brewing Company

Oyster Creek Brewing Company in Waretown, NJ, brews a variety of styles in-house, including flagship and limited-release beers. They're very pet-friendly and they would love to meet Fido!

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Icarus Brewing

Lakewood, NJ

Icarus Brewing

Dog-friendly Icarus Brewing is a microbrewery in Lakewood, NJ, where Fido is welcome to join you for a beer flight or pint. They produce fresh, hand-crafted ales and lagers. Their beer garden has lots of seating with umbrella shaded tables and you are welcome to bring your own food to enjoy with your brew.

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Barnegat Light Beaches

Barnegat Light, NJ

Barnegat Light Beaches

Bring Fido to splash in the water at the pet-friendly Barnegat Light Beaches in Barnegat Light, NJ. Dogs are only allowed on the beaches from October 1st through April 15th. All pups visiting must be on a leash at all times, and owners must clean up after them.

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Camping World of New Jersey

Lakewood, NJ

Camping World of New Jersey

Camping World of New Jersey is a pet-friendly store in Lakewood, NJ. This popular camping emporium offers RV accessories and repair services, plus other camping equipment. Dogs are welcome inside the store on a leash.

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Robert J. Miller Air Dog Park

Bayville, NJ

Robert J. Miller Air Dog Park

Bring your pet to play off-leash at this fenced dog park in Bayville, NJ! It features wide open and wooded areas as well as a separate section for small dogs. Registration at the Parks Office required.

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Ocean County Dog Park

Lakewood, NJ

Ocean County Dog Park

Bring Fido for a day of play at the Ocean County Dog Park in Lakewood, NJ. It features a spacious 4-acre fenced area with separate sections for large and small dogs. A permit is required before entering.

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Barnegat Light Dog Park

Barnegat Light, NJ

Barnegat Light Dog Park

The Barnegat Light Dog Park is on the north end of Long Beach Island in Barnegat Light, NJ. This pup recreation area features a double-gated entrance and dually functions as a ball field. All dog park users must obtain a dog park gate entry card and dog park tag.

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Cattus Island County Park

Toms River, NJ

Cattus Island County Park

Cattus Island County Park is a 530 acre dog-friendly park featuring seven miles of trails in Toms River, NJ. Leashed dogs are welcome join you while you explore. Dog owners should clean up after their pet and check them for ticks after their visit.

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Bay Head Beach

Bay Head, NJ

Bay Head Beach

Bring Fido for a stroll or picnic on Bay Head Beach in Bay Head, NJ. After Labor Day, leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you enjoy this beautiful beach. Dogs are not permitted in the summer.

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Beach Haven Doggy Bay

Beach Haven, NJ

Beach Haven Doggy Bay

Visit the pet-friendly Beach Haven Doggy Bay in Beach Haven, NJ. During the off-season, from September 16th until May 14th, leashed pups are welcome to join their owners for a fun day in the sun. However, from May 15 until September 15, dogs are not permitted on the beach anywhere within the Borough of Beach Haven. Make sure you clean up any mess that your pup leaves behind.

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Bay Village

Beach Haven, NJ

Bay Village

Bay Village, located in Beach Haven, NJ, is a popular pet-friendly travel destination featuring tons of unique shops and eateries. Walk around and check out the outside, or bring your leashed pup into the stores to do some shopping. Make sure to inquire about each business's pet policy before bringing your pup inside.

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Double Trouble State Park

Bayville, NJ

Double Trouble State Park

The Double Trouble State Park is a pet-friendly state park and historic district in Bayville, NJ. There's a self-guided, marked 1.5-mile loop nature trail and several miles of unmarked paths along sand service roads. Nature trail guides are available at the trailhead next to the cranberry packing house and at the park information building. Double Trouble Village is an active cranberry farm. Pets must be on a leash at all times and owners must clean up after their pets. Make sure you check your dog for ticks when you're done exploring.

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Angela Hibbard Dog Park

Brick, NJ

Angela Hibbard Dog Park

Angela Hibbard Park offers fenced off-leash areas for small and large dogs in Brick Township, NJ. Both parks include dog water fountains, waste stations, and a bench for pet parents.

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Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway

Manasquan, NJ

Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway

The Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway 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 Manasquan! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway. 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.

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Pinelands Brewing Co

Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Pinelands Brewing Co

Sample brews "as pure as the pines" when stopping at dog-friendly brewery Pinelands Brewing Co, located in Little Egg Harbor, NJ. Taste superior beer produced with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and water from the Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer (some of the best all-natural drinking water!). Fido is welcome to sit beside you at an outdoor picnic table while you sample a glass of Pitch Pine Ale, Paradise in the Pines Cream Ale, or Cockeyed Milk Stout.

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