Spruce Run Recreation Area
68 Van Syckels Rd, Clinton, NJ 08809
2,012 acres · 5 miles of trails
Spruce Run Recreation Area in Clinton, New Jersey, a 2,012-acre reservoir park, allows leashed dogs on shoreline trails and campground, excluding swim areas. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans provided. Leashes mandatory.
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- Park
- Spruce Run Recreation Area
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Clinton, New Jersey
- Coordinates
- 40.6406, -74.9325
- Size
- 2,012 acres
- Trail miles
- 5
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 2,012 acres of room
- · 5 miles of trail
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Dog policy
2,012-acre reservoir park. Leashed dogs on shoreline trails + campground (not swim area).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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