Top public and private dog hiking trails in Watchung, New Jersey

🐾The Wildwood Retreat🌳Private 5 Acre Adventure⛰️Fenced in Yard with Splash Zone💦, Trails🥾, Parkour Play🪨, & River Hikes🏞️

Welcome to The Wildwood Retreat! Perched on a spacious mountain property, our spot offers the ultimate private escape for you and your pups. Enjoy a fully fenced backyard featuring a stunning gazebo with 2 comfortable leather couches/futons, optional netted or solid enclosures, a wrought iron chandelier, a portable sturdy Bluetooth speaker, a stocked fridge, and an attached secure dog run. Beyond the yard, explore 5 acres of open land, private trails leading toward a beautiful river/creek, a scenic farm view, and massive indigenous rock structures that act as a natural agility course. (Please note: While our main in-ground pool with a waterfall is currently undergoing tile and coping renovations, our alternative Splash Zone pool is open and ready for action!) 🏡 The Base Camp (Backyard & Amenities) Wind down before or after your hike in our fully fenced backyard. Kick back in the shade on the comfortable leather couches beneath the gazebo (equipped with optional netting or solid enclosures), crank up your favorite playlist on the portable sturdy Bluetooth speaker, charge your devices, and help yourself to a complimentary snack or drink while your dog cools down and rehydrates. (Check our complete amenities list—we’ve stocked just about everything you could possibly need!) EXTRAS The Splash Zone ($5): An interactive splash pad featuring an attached 1.5-foot deep pool (depth can be lowered). Towels are included, along with waterless bath products and wipe-downs. Located inside fenced in area next to gazebo. Full Dog Wash Station 🛀 ($5): Hose attachment with adjustable pressure settings, hot and cold running water, a baby pool for a comfortable bathing space, and a wide selection of dog shampoos (including Aveeno and Johnson & Johnson baby shampoos). We also provide a rubber grip-handle scrubbing brush, conditioner, ear wash, fresh-scent spritzers, a waterproof collar and tether setup for secure leash tie-down during baths, and an electric nail grinder equipped with a heavy-duty diamond drill bit that never dulls and features bi-directional rotation (spinning in both directions) for easy use. If your dog struggles with itchy paws, we also offer our homemade soothing paw rinse to help relieve irritation. Keeping Cool at The Wildwood Retreat ($3): A powerful 45-inch industrial Heat Buster fan to keep your furry friends comfortable. It features a heavy-duty OSHA safety grate and is placed securely behind the safety fence—completely out of reach for ultimate peace of mind while delivering a refreshing breeze. The Dog Run: A secure dog run attached directly to the fenced backyard for easy, seamless transitions. Human Comforts: Dedicated storage space for your gear and easy access to an indoor restroom if needed. On the House: A refrigerator/freezer right by the gazebo couch stocked with fresh water for pups and bottled water for humans (plus flavor packets). We also provide collapsible travel bowls, hands-free water bottle straps and hiking bags, portable phone chargers you can take on the trails, sunscreen (including individual La Roche-Posay facial sunscreens), bug zappers (upon request), citronella candles, lint rollers, and plenty of dog waste bags! 🥾 The Wildwood Trails & Natural Agility Course Ready to explore? Head into the woods for an authentic hiking adventure on our mountain property. Our trail system features: The River Trail: Make your way through the trees on an uphill trek out to a beautiful river—and enjoy an easy downhill cruise on your way back! Scenic Overlook: Follow the property line out to a stunning view overlooking a local farm and preserved woods. Nature’s Parkour: Boost your dog's agility! Our 5-acre property offers a landscape unlike anywhere else in the region. Forget flat woods—you get steep slopes, rocky outcrops, and massive, ancient boulders that create a unique, three-dimensional maze for your dog to explore. It’s nature’s own jungle gym, full of rocky secrets waiting to be discovered! 🐾 Dip Your Paws In! Got a pup who is a little unsure about water? Skip the high-pressure splashes! Our calm river area is the ideal spot for timid dogs to take things at their own pace. With a gentle, natural entry, they can safely dip their toes in, explore the water's edge, and build up their confidence completely stress-free. ⚠️ Important Host Notes Property Setup: There is a home and a family shop on the property, but your trail and yard time is entirely your own private escape! Footwear: Because our trails feature authentic, natural mountain terrain with dirt, steep slopes, and rocks, proper hiking shoes or sneakers are highly recommended.

Brendan's 33 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Hillsborough Township

Located on the beautiful Sourland mountains of Hillsborough NJ On the Neshanic river. Come enjoy this property. Also listed on Hipcamp and Air B&B. Lots of hiking and running space. If your do is a good listener and is good off leash, this is a great large area to run and play. Bring a tent or umbrella for shade and hang out. Bring lunch.

Pawty Time! 32 Acre Field in Bridgewater

Open field for lots of running and playing. Drive down the driveway and park near garage. Please no driving in the field or on the grass. Field towards the back right is field of preference. Near driveway is pump house with water bowls and hose. Feel free to get water or bath time! Please reach out with any questions!

Shelby's 10.5 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Bensalem

10.5 acre farm in Bensalem pa along the neshaminy creek. We have a barn with 7 goats and 1 cow All dogs are welcome to utilize the trail and creek. Our property is partially fenced in but lots of space to run. Creek is perfect for the dogs to take a dip and trail is walkable. Excited to share our beautiful property with you and your four legged babies 🫶🏻

Doby Dog & Fishing Escape - 15 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park, Pool & Pond In Mendham

- 15 acres - 3 fields with tall grasses to explore (these are mowed by a tractor intermittently throughout the season - feel free to message for updates - multiple cleared acres - trail - pool (additional cost) - fishing * - swimming for dogs in pond * **Pond will be under going routine treatment/maintenance from our management company this coming week (7/13)*** Property & fields will still be accessible, but swimming & fishing will not be available during this time. Please message for more up to date details. We are a newer spot & have been happy to offer our property for dogs & owners to enjoy and explore. We have plans to continue improving our property to make it even more enjoyable and appealing. This includes treatment and management of our pond (this will help with any overgrown of invasive species such as so many cattails and keep any algae and weeds at bay during the summer months to insure a clear swimming, boating & fishing environment), we will be clearing out more overgrown foliage near the front dam & adding a bridge to create an additional access point to field#2 on the opposite side of the pond (currently the main way to access this field is by walking around the back side of the pond), we will also be adding a small cabin (we will offer this to be rented out in the future and will not have Sniffspot on those days) & we will add benches to the opposite side of the pond for all to enjoy. We look forward to sharing this journey with you all!

Joseph's MGFarm 20 Acre Unfenced Private Groomed Dog Trails In Quakertown

20 wooded acres with 2 miles of groomed trails, exquisite site located on private Farm in beautiful upper Bucks. Location to wash dogs and shoes in barn if its muddy!

Jody's 12 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Plumsted

Rosedale Dog Park

The Rosedale Dog Park in Princeton, New Jersey is a fully-fenced enclosure that is small dog friendly and offers amenities such as dog drinking water, tables, a field, and a trail. The park is open from 7 AM to 7 PM every day of the week. For more information, visit lhtrail.org or contact [email protected].

Park hours: 7 AM–7 PM 7 days per Week

Hanover Township Dog Park

The Hanover Township Dog Park in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania offers a variety of amenities for dogs and their owners to enjoy. The park features agility equipment, is lit at night, and includes tables and a trail for walks. The park is open from 6AM to 9PM every day of the week, providing ample opportunities for dogs to socialize and exercise in a safe and fun environment.

Park hours: 6 AM–9 PM 7 days per Week

Private 17 acre farm in Robbinsville, NJ

We’re a 17 acre farm in Robbinsville, NJ. There are large fields for your pets to run and play. There’s also a forest where you can take them for walks to explore as well if you please. Please know that there is no fence around our farm. However, we are surrounded by thick forest on all sides providing 100% privacy.

Jasmine's 5+ Acre FARM- Unfenced Private Dog Park In Washington

5 acres with access to a maintained trail system out the back of the property. Ideal for dogs on long lines and/or with great recall skills. Recall sessions can be purchased from the live-in dog trainer.

Christian's 7.6 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Westtown

200 acre retreat for you and your pup

Bragstays.com is a retreat that welcomes dogs and their owners to enjoy 200 acres of nature and peace. Our Private Estate has a 6 acre private lake that your pup can enjoy. There are many trails for long walks in the forest and many streams. If you need anything during your visit feel free to contact us! Please note we do have other guests on the property so respect the privacy of the cabins you see. We also have two horses so once you see them please keep your pup on a leash. We have a lot of wildlife make sure your pup has a tick preventative.

Khadija's Private Dog Park In Hillsborough Township

We have horses on the property and other animals we have a large party to walk on!

Laura's Oasis

8.21 acres of trails under mature trees. Stay out of the sun and walk our trails with your furbabies. We have a beautiful kennel that you may use if you need to keep your pups separated.

Ella's Private Dog Park In Upper Black Eddy