Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
955 Weldon Rd, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
3,200 acres · 20 miles of trails
Trek over 20 miles of trails in the 3,200-acre Mahlon Dickerson Reservation near Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, reaching Morris County's highest point. Leashed dogs benefit from shade, water access, parking, restrooms, and trash cans throughout the park.
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- Park
- Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey
- Coordinates
- 41.0086, -74.5672
- Size
- 3,200 acres
- Trail miles
- 20
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (620 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
- · 3,200 acres of room
- · 20 miles of trail
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Dog policy
Morris County's largest park (3,200 acres). Leashed dogs on 20+ miles of trails — highest point in Morris County.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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