Leashed dogs (6-ft max) allowed year-round on non-lifeguarded ("unprotected") beaches; from Memorial Day weekend through Oct 1, dogs are barred from the lifeguarded ocean swimming beaches but allowed south of them, on leash.
Lifeguarded ocean swimming beaches closed to dogs Memorial Day weekend - October 1; Spizzle Creek Bird Blind Trail closed to dogs year-round.
Official NJ DEP park page; owners must clean up waste and may not leave pets unattended in vehicles.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
Not on the main swimming beach in summer, but dogs are allowed on non-lifeguarded stretches of the park year-round. Leashed dogs (6-ft max) allowed year-round on non-lifeguarded ("unprotected") beaches; from Memorial Day weekend through Oct 1, dogs are barred from the lifeguarded ocean swimming beaches but allowed south of them, on leash.
Official NJ DEP park page; owners must clean up waste and may not leave pets unattended in vehicles.
Lifeguarded ocean swimming beaches closed to dogs Memorial Day weekend - October 1; Spizzle Creek Bird Blind Trail closed to dogs year-round.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.