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Stokes State Forest, Branchville
1 Coursen Rd, Branchville, NJ 07826
State park🪢 Leash required
16,000 acres · 36 miles of trails
⭐ 4.7
1,240 reviews
Hike the wooded trails of this New Jersey state park in Branchville with your leashed dog. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans are available. Pack for variable mountain weather.
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- Park
- Stokes State Forest, Branchville
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Branchville, New Jersey
- Coordinates
- 41.1839, -74.7861
- Size
- 16,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 36
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 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
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.8/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,240 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 16,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
16,000-acre state forest in Kittatinny Mountains. Leashed dogs on most trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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