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Wharton State Forest
31 Batsto Rd, Hammonton, NJ 08037
State park🪢 Leash required
⭐ 4.7
1,820 reviews
Wharton State Forest in Hammonton, New Jersey, spans 122,000 acres of Pine Barrens with leashed-dog trails. Shade, water, and parking aid exploration. Leashes required on all paths.
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- Park
- Wharton State Forest
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Hammonton, New Jersey
- Coordinates
- 39.6428, -74.6533
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 5.9 / 10 — Decent
- 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:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
5.9/ 10
Decent
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
Largest tract in NJ State Park System (122,000 acres) — Pine Barrens. Dogs welcome on leash on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
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