Dog Friendly Activities in North Beach, NJ

There are 31 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of North Beach. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in North Beach.

Pet Friendly Island Beach State Park
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. See Details
Pet Friendly Oyster Creek Brewing Company
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! See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
Brigantine Beach North End Leashed dogs are allowed on the city-owned Brigantine Beach North End in Brigantine, NJ year-round, and in the Natural Area from October 1st to May 29th. Please be sure to check Brigantine Beach's website for any updates on temporary closures. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
Bass River State Forest 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. See Details
ManaFirkin Brewing Company ManaFirkin Brewing Company is a pet-friendly brewery in Manahawkin, NJ that welcomes pups both inside their taproom and outside at tables on their patio. Stop by and check out their selection of housemade beers, such as their Alentines Ale, Cobra Kai, East Bay Blonde and First Degree Burn. No food is available on site, but they welcome you to bring your own. See Details
Brant Beach Check out pet-friendly Brant Beach in Beach Haven, NJ. Leashed dogs are only allowed on the beach between October and March. See Details
Barnegat Branch Trail 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. See Details
Le Petit Garage Le Petit Garage is a little shop by the sea in Seaside Heights, NJ. The charming store is pet-friendly and housed in a refurbished garage in a very old brick house on the beach. They sell a variety of fabulous goodies like clothing, jewels, handbags, and home decor. See Details
Natasha & Nikita Weiss Dog Park Dogs are welcome to play off-leash at Natasha & Nikita Weiss Dog Park in Brigantine, NJ. A one-time application with a fee of $25 per year is required for each dog entering the park and can be found at the City Clerk’s office. See Details
Freedom Fields Dog Park Freedom Fields Dog Park is a fenced space in Little Egg Harbor. Bring your pup along for some off-leash fun after a walk on the trails around the larger Freedom Fields Park. Located on 4.5 acres within the larger Freedom Fields Park, this shady new fenced facility is divided into two sections for large and small dogs. Hang out at one of the picnic tables while your pooch plays slalom fetch through the trees with his newfound friends. Freedom Fields Dog Park is open every day of the week from 6am to 8pm.

Registration is required to access the county's off-leash dog parks and dogs must be at least six months old. People using the dog park need to carry their county-issued dog park identification card to assure dogs using the facilities are licensed and are up to date with their vaccines.

Patrons can register their dogs at the following Ocean County facilities:

The County Connection, Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave, Toms River, by appointment only: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m., Sunday

Ocean County Parks Administration Office, 1198 Bandon Rd, Toms River: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Tip Seaman County Park, 120 Lakeside Dr, Tuckerton: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday

Wells Mills County Park, 905 Wells Mills Rd, Waretown: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday

Jakes Branch County Park, 1100 Double Trouble Rd, Beachwood: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday
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Veterans Memorial Park Visit the pet-friendly Veterans Memorial Park in Beach Haven, NJ. This small open area has grass, trees and pup waste bags. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed. See Details
Barnegat Branch Trail 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. See Details
Stafford Forge Wildlife Management Area 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. See Details
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