Johnsonburg Swamp Preserve - The Nature Conservancy - Fredon Township, NJ
Johnsonburg Swamp Preserve – A Dog-Friendly Hiking Destination in Fredon Township, NJ
Located just off Old Stage Rd in Fredon Township, New Jersey, the Johnsonburg Swamp Preserve offers pet-friendly trails perfect for a day out with your furry friend. Known for its beautiful views, high rock trails, and large shady trees, the preserve is a favored spot for outdoor enthusiasts and dog owners looking for peaceful hikes in a natural setting. Picnic tables close to the parking area provide a great place for families and pet owners to relax after a walk.
The preserve is carefully maintained with trimmed and marked trails, offering an enjoyable hiking experience. While there are no designated fenced dog runs, the area is welcoming to leashed dogs and features amenities like a porta-John in the parking lot and available seating areas. Visitors praise the tranquility, natural beauty, and community upkeep of the park, making it a must-visit dog park in Fredon Township for those seeking scenic and pet-friendly adventures.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are there benches or seating areas for owners? Yes, there are picnic tables and benches near the entrance and parking lot.
- Are restrooms available for owners? There is a porta-John in the parking lot for visitors’ use.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, the preserve features well-marked hiking trails throughout the property.
- Where is the best place to park? Parking is available in a lot near the entrance to the preserve.
- Are picnics allowed? Yes, there are picnic tables near the parking area perfect for picnics.
- Is there shade or shelter available? The preserve’s large, mature trees provide plenty of natural shade along trails and near seating areas.
Reviews
Johnsonburg Swamp Park speaks for its self. To those who enjoy beauty this place is a must take time to see.
All the new work done by the township park personnel we take our hats off to you all. Great job 👍
My wife and I visit this location it least twice a month , 30 miles out. We both are out door persons enjoying all types of nature and what it has to offer. This park for what we still can enjoy doing makes it feel like home. As a avid Hunter for over 50 years and respected all that I have learned.
It was real good to see where a black bear put his mark on one of the new benches. “Not a problem”
But a few days ago on our last visit a really sad thing was noticed. It will irk you to see it. 7 empty water bottles abroad on the grounds. We gathered them up. New informational signs were “shot up” and empty cartridges all over.
22 cal. , twenty + shots.
These persons disrespected our beauty with not an ounce of care.
*There time will come* weather it be on a trail cam or snapping a shot of their plate number coming out that long dirt road.
So beware! 🤔
I really enjoyed my visit at this preserve! A great place for a light hike with beautiful views.
What an amazing place! Beautiful hike, big trees, big rocks.
We love exploring Johnsonburg Swamp. The view from the high rocks trail is beautiful. Picnic tables near the entrance make a great spot for a picnic!
I have never seen a higher concentration of invasives in my life! Burning Bush, Multi-flora Rose and Japanese Barberry as far as the eye can see, which is very disappointing for a TNC property. The trails were decently marked and trimmed back, there is a porta-John in the parking lot and picnic tables close to the parking lot. Just can’t get over the amount of invasive plants here.