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    Wawayanda State Park Campground allows pets throughout its established camping areas, including tent and RV sites that operate from April 1 to October 31. The campground provides basic amenities for pet owners with drinking water and toilets available, though no shower facilities exist at the primitive sites. Multiple pet-friendly hiking trails connect to the campgrounds, including the Appalachian Trail which passes directly through the park. The group sites feature dirt and grass terrain that may not be completely level but provide adequate space for camping with animals. Clean primitive toilets are maintained daily throughout the camping season at most sites.

    Stonetown Circular Trail's two primitive campsites welcome pets on an 11-mile medium-to-difficult loop trail near Hewitt. Both free primitive sites allow fires and accommodate tent camping in a true wilderness setting without facilities. The first site appears approximately 2 miles into the hike at the top of a challenging rock scramble with an American flag marker, while the second site is located about 4 miles in beside a flowing stream with fresh water. The Wawayanda Group Shelter area provides more established facilities for hikers with pets, featuring an extremely well-maintained shelter, picnic table, bear box, and composting toilet with hand sanitizer. Hikers with pets should pack light for the difficult uphill sections when accessing primitive sites, especially when carrying camping gear.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Hewitt (109)

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      1. Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park

      4.2(40)14mi from Hewitt129 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Drive-in tent campgrounds. Adequate restroom facilities sprinkled amongst tent sites. Some campsites have raised platforms. All sites have picnic tables and fire ring with flip-top grill."

      "The grounds are just steps away from Welch Lake, offering a lifeguard monitored sandy beach which is open during the summer season for swimming, fishing, and small boat craft further out."

      from $17 - $20 / night

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      2. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

      4.6(19)16mi from HewittRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Located in the Skylands of New Jersey, Mahlon Dickerson Campgound is a perfect place to spend a few nights or a couple of weeks. The campsites are paved and mostly level. They are wooded and large."

      "Police patrolled, and dog friendly."

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      3. Sebago Cabin Camp — Harriman State Park

      4.7(6)9mi from Hewitt40 sitesTents, Cabins

      "It is a step up from cabin camping. They also have a beach behind it."

      "This place is only an hour away from NYC with so much to do and see. These cabins are VERY rustic, four walls, a cot, and a fridge."

      from $74 - $130 / night

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      4. Wawayanda State Park Campground

      3.8(5)7mi from HewittTents

      "It is off the beaten path without any running water or showers within walking distance."

      "Fantastic loop hike near some amazing hidden lakes. One downside is there were obviously people who had visited and didn't understand what LEAVE NO TRACE means. We'll bring a trashbag next time."

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      5. High Point State Park Campground

      3.9(24)22mi from HewittRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Beautiful park with in the skylands region of New Jersey. Great campsites on a lake, with lots of hiking and biking trails right from your site."

      "There are about 40 to 50 sites around Sawmill Lake. Many of these sites , like ours, are walk in sites (about a 50 yard walk) that sit lakeside."

      from $5 - $20 / night

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      6. Black Bear RV Park

      3.5(6)13mi from HewittRVs

      "Have stayed here several times - great location and nice, full hook-up sites. Back-in and pull through sites and can accommodate large rigs. A little expensive but everything is included."

      from $82 - $95 / night

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      7. Stokes State Forest

      4.4(28)25mi from HewittRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "It was a solid choice: private but close to the toilet and water. Some sites located around the opposite side of the ring back up to a babbling brook. The rushing water will soothe you to sleep."

      "* Water and dumpsters are within walking distance, or if you are not up to walking you can just take a short drive to fill up and dispose of your trash

      • There are outhouses scattered around, or if"

      from $7 - $55 / night

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      8. Wawayanda Group Shelter

      5.0(1)6mi from Hewitt

      "It’s within 15 mins NOBO of the park office where there is a 24:7 bathroom with sink and trash, and a fresh water spigot outside. Right now there’s also a box of socks at the shelter- trail magic!"

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      9. Stonetown Circular trail Primitive #2

      4.0(1)3mi from HewittTents

      "Stonetown Circular trail is a 11 mile medium/high difficulty loop trail. This is the second of two primitive sites along the trail. The trailhead is across the street from a large parking lot."

      10. Stonetown Circular trail Primitive #1

      4.0(1)4mi from HewittTents

      "Stonetown Circular trail is a 11 mile medium/high difficulty loop trail. This is the first of two primitive sites along the trail. The trailhead is across the street from a large parking lot."

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    • Cynthia K.
      Aug. 30, 2024

      Great Divide Campground

      Rock'in

       Our 4rth state in our 5 state trip is New Jersey! We wanted to see Delaware Water Gap NRA & I found a campground by Newton called The Great Divide. This is a private campground. Very scenic with a small lake, a pond & surrounded by woods. This is also the most expensive campground on our trip at $96.11 a night.

           Lots to do for families- they have kayaks for camper use. Horseshoes, tether ball, volleyball, a pool, a playground, a dog park. There's a swimming beach.

       One strange thing is there's a lot of tent sites & they seemed popular. For the amount of tent/popup sites they only have 1 shower per loop. They are very clean & checked often, but they're used heavily during the weekend. I had better luck Sunday evening. A bench outside the bathroom would have been nice to sit & wait. 

       The rv sites were all full hookup on our loop.

         We came in on a Friday & found out this campground ROCKS!!! They have live bands every Friday & Saturday night during the warm months. This might explain the higher rates. Party on!

    • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Dec. 14, 2023

      Stephens State Park Campground

      Might be hard for big rigs

      Lovely campground, but maybe not the best for big rigs. We drove through here thinking we’d stay a night, but saw the “no pets” in the list of rules and didn’t stay. Later, when I was looking at the closeup of the picture of the campground map we took, I saw that some of the sites are designated as pet sites. Would have been nice to know that. Also, no alcohol allowed here. 

      The campground as a whole and the individual sites are kind of tricky for bigger rigs. We are in a 26ft class c and we squeezed through, and there were a few sites where we could have made it work, but I can imagine a big class A or 5th wheel having a tough time. 

      Showers here are nice and free and clean, water runs continuously (no button to push), and you can adjust the temperature. There’s a playground and volleyball court. There are dumpsters but no recycling (not sure if New Jersey segregates recycling after pickup). 

      ATT had some reception but we forgot to check the Verizon phone. 

      Didn’t see any instructions for how to pay if you don’t have a reservation. Reserved sites were marked, so maybe you just pick an empty unreserved site and a ranger will come collect the fees- but I’m just guessing. We drove through at the end of October and only saw one camper there, and another that might have been the host.

    • j
      Aug. 16, 2022

      Mountain Vista Campground

      Mt Vista Campground

      Beautiful Campground. Clean. Gravel sites. Fire ring and picnic table. All sites have ample room. Lots of pull through for bigger rigs. Wooded. Large dog park. Love the Campground except our site is near a fairly busy road which takes away from that beautiful tranquility. They have camouflaged it as best they could. Friendly staff. Lots to do. Pool, tennis. Sauna, pond for fishing ( catch & release ). Would definitely recommend.

    • E
      Jul. 5, 2023

      Mountain Vista Campground

      First Camping Trip

      This was our first camping trip with our camper. The staff are wonderful, the whole campsite is very dog friendly and even has a dog park. Lots of stuff to do for kids including a game room. Only downside is the sites are a bit small. Overall, great place to camp. Beautiful hiking trails nearby.

    • Sue B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jan. 7, 2026

      Mohican Walk-In Campsites

      Great Spot for many Adventures!

      The Mohican Outdoor Center is just steps away from the Appalachian Trail in Southern New Jersey. No matter what your adventure needs, there are many different outing and lodging options. They even host training classes run in conjunction with the Appalachian Mountain Club. You can come for a day hike, there is a camp store with hiking and backpacking gear as well as helpful staff. In season, there is a chef on-site cooking delicious breakfasts and lunches. You can rent a campsite, share a cottage with others with all the amenities (shared kitchen, bathroom, etc) or rent a cabin. And if you want free camping, hop on the A.T., the nicest A.T. campsite in NJ is just a few miles south of the Mohican Center!

    • Jeff W.
      Oct. 29, 2018

      Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

      Quiet County Park with Large Sites

      Located in the Skylands of New Jersey, Mahlon Dickerson Campgound is a perfect place to spend a few nights or a couple of weeks. The campsites are paved and mostly level. They are wooded and large. Water and electric hookups and a dump station. Convenient for hiking and exploring, it's also only a 20 minute drive to a large mall in Rockaway.

    • Joey
      Aug. 31, 2018

      High Point State Park Campground

      highest park in New Jersey

      Beautiful park with in the skylands region of New Jersey. Great campsites on a lake, with lots of hiking and biking trails right from your site. Hike to the monument at the highest point in the state, or maybe along the Appalachian trail, or maybe just a swim in the lake. Either way there’s plenty to see and do at High Point State Park.

    • Allen N.
      Aug. 12, 2020

      Jellystone Park™ Gardiner

      Serious Dog Bite Incident

      Recently, we camped here for a week. We don’t ever post negative reviews like this. The last day, we experienced a violent attack by a very large and aggressive Pit Bull. The Pit Bull did not have a collar or a leash and was accidently let out of the RV to roam free and unsupervised. It immediately ran to our site(4 sites away) and attacked our dog that was tied at the time. The incident was unprovoked. While trying to save our dog, my wife and I were also attacked. The wounds were serious enough to require emergency transport to a hospital for treatment including stitches. All we could think of was what might have happened if our granddaughter had been playing with our dog. 

      To put it mildly, their existing pet policy is grossly lacking. They never checked what breed of dog or ask to see documentation of shots when we were registering. Yogi Bear Jellystone Park needs to better manage their pet policy to address aggressive dog breeds and ensure the safety of campers. We camped there for seven days and saw multiple sites have more than one large dog, which in many places we’ve camped at would have been banned due to breed type or size. We have RV’ed extensively across the US and have never seen such careless enforcement of a pet policy regarding aggressive dog breeds. Seriously, think about avoiding this park if you have pets or small children.

    • Trip Over Life
      Oct. 23, 2018

      Stokes State Forest

      Ranger Review: humangear FlexiBowl and GoBites at Steam Mill Campground

      Campground Review

      Stokes State Forest has four campgrounds. The Steam Mill Camping Area is tucked out the of the way and is the most primitive. It is the smallest of the campgrounds with 27 sites only suitable for tents or small trailers/campervans. No pets or alcohol allowed.

      The campground has a pit toilet and a well. Each large campsite has a picnic table, fire pit, and lantern hook. Some sites also have a tent platform. Many sites are a bit rocky.

      We selected site T219. It was a solid choice: private but close to the toilet and water. Some sites located around the opposite side of the ring back up to a babbling brook. The rushing water will soothe you to sleep.

      Remember, this is bear country so proper food storage is a must. Bear lockers are not provided. The area also has ticks and rattlesnakes.

      Outdoor activities in the area abound. Go fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking, and more. There are 21 marked trails that cover over 63 miles within the boundaries of Stokes State Forest. Twelve miles are part of the Appalachian Trail. Pick up a hiking map at the park office or download the Avenza Maps app.

      This visit we hiked the Tillman Ravine trail (tip: make the trail a loop and visit both the ravine and the nearby old cemetery).

      You can also drive or hike to Sunset Mountain Scenic Overlook for a view of High Point Monument. High Point Monument is the highest elevation in New Jersey and is located in High Point State Park which borders Stokes State Forest on the north. High Point State Park also offers camping, hiking, sightseeing opportunities. And, on the western border of Stokes State Forest is the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. So, there is lots of outdoors to get out and explore!

      Product Review

      We camped at the Steam Mill Camping Area in Stokes State Forest in our campervan over a chilly autumn weekend. We had the opportunity to cook some soup on our stovetop and chill out by the campfire. And, as Rangers for The Dyrt, we get products to test from time to time so we were psyched to try out some new dinnerware and cutlery. This included the FlexiBowl and GoBites from humangear.

      What made these humangear products pretty awesome? Well, the fun colors to start. I mean, seriously, my orange bowl rules. The FlexiBowl also has some neat features: it’s flexible - just like the name suggests - and foldable. The bowl can be squished and stuffed anywhere. And, the top section can be folded down to create a smaller bowl. The FlexiBowl is versatile yet durable. It held my hearty, warm soup just perfectly.

      I paired the FlexiBowl with one of the GoBites utensils (the Uno model). The Uno model is my favorite - it has a fork on one side and a spoon on the other side. Very simple and convenient. The other GoBites models include the Duo (separate fork and spoon that can snap together) and the Trio (a fork, spoon, and knife - with bottle opener - in a case).

      PRO TIP: I keep the Trio GoBites model in my travel pack at all times. It recently came in handy on a (non-camping) trip to Sardinia. The knife on the Trio allowed me to slice some delicious local cheese to pair with bread, jam, and wine that was purchased from the grocery store. YUM.

    Guide to Hewitt

    Black Bear RV Park offers 74 full-hookup sites for RVs within 15 miles of Hewitt, New Jersey. This northwestern region features hiking trails through deciduous forests and elevations ranging from 700 to 1,400 feet. The camping season generally runs from April through October with most established campgrounds in the area imposing alcohol restrictions.

    What to do

    Hiking on the Appalachian Trail: Access multiple trail sections including portions that cross through Wawayanda State Park Campground. "Fantastic loop hike near some amazing hidden lakes. One downside is there were obviously people who had visited and didn't understand what LEAVE NO TRACE means. We'll bring a trashbag next time," reports one hiker.

    Visit area monuments: Take a short drive to the High Point Monument at High Point State Park Campground. "We took one afternoon to visit the High Point Monument, which was lovely. The park is in the same park as the high point, also great," notes a visitor. The monument marks the highest elevation in New Jersey at 1,803 feet.

    Wildlife viewing: Many campgrounds offer opportunities to observe local wildlife in natural settings. "Deer running everywhere and surprisingly beautiful and quaint," notes one camper at Beaver Pond. The region hosts black bears, white-tailed deer, and various bird species throughout the wooded camping areas.

    What campers like

    Secluded sites: Stokes State Forest provides a mix of site types and relative isolation. "We enjoyed a great weekend at Stokes State Forest. Campsite was very spacious and had a platform where we were able to fit two tents. There was plenty of space on the site for more tents," notes a visitor.

    Clean facilities: Many campers appreciate the well-maintained facilities, especially at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation. One camper reports, "Very clean and quiet. Website lists water hook ups at long distances but they have hose reels to help with that. Trash dumpster is an easy walk and the dump station has a flush hose point."

    Water features: Several campgrounds offer lake or river access for swimming, fishing, and paddling. "Clear streams and lake. Stunning overall. Lake Ocquittunk campground had showers, flush toilets and was popular with families," explains a visitor to Stokes State Forest.

    What you should know

    Bear safety: Multiple parks require careful food storage and bear awareness. "Welcome to Bear Mountain" grumbles the park ranger as he sits in complete darkness! He offers us a highlighted map to our site, wishes us a good stay, and gives us the run down on bear activity in the area," notes a Beaver Pond visitor.

    Limited services: Some primitive sites have no facilities. At Stonetown Circular trail Primitive #1, "This is a great spot to set up camp because it has a wide area and an amazing view. You will find the site right next to the American Flag at the top of the mountain. The only difficult thing about this site is that it is at the top of a fairly difficult rock scramble."

    Seasonal considerations: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Hewitt have limited operating seasons. "Rented a cabin in November (#009) and again in December (#008) of 2021. The cabins are reasonably priced and well-appointed, if a bit rustic. You need that wood stove to heat up the cabin," advises a winter Stokes visitor.

    Tips for camping with families

    Look for family-friendly activities: Several pet-friendly campgrounds include amenities specifically for children. "Great location and quick to get to from NYC. 45 minute drive and location has a lot of amenities. The campsite is on a hill so have a hand truck or a few people to carry stuff," suggests a camper at Mahlon Dickerson.

    Choose sites with privacy: For families with pets, finding quiet campsites matters. "Enjoyed a great weekend at Stokes State Forest. We stayed at the campsite at Lake Ocquittunk Area. Campsite was very spacious and had a platform where we were able to fit two tents," reports a visitor.

    Consider cabins for comfort: Sebago Cabin Camp offers alternative accommodations. "Sebago cabins the way to get away and relax enjoy the lake. You can go hiking they also have movie nights they do big bon fire on Saturday very kid friendly ranger Joe is great with the kids and they have firewood for purchase on site."

    Tips from RVers

    Water connections vary: Check access point locations before arrival. "Very clean and quiet. Website lists water hook ups at long distances but they have hose reels to help with that," notes a Mahlon Dickerson camper.

    Limited big rig options: Most pet-friendly camping near Hewitt accommodates smaller RVs. At Black Bear RV Park, "Have stayed here several times - great location and nice, full hook-up sites. Back-in and pull through sites and can accommodate large rigs. A little expensive but everything is included."

    Consider seasonal closures: Many RV-friendly facilities have limited operating seasons or reduced services in winter. "Easy to navigate our 38 ft. RV. Easy to dump and fill. Peaceful. Close to train to N.Y. City," reports a visitor to Mahlon Dickerson Reservation.

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