Ringwood, New Jersey, lures RV travelers with wild hikes in Norvin Green State Forest and swims at Shepherd Lake in Ringwood State Park. Pitch your tent or park at Stonetown Circular Trail Primitive #2 or Primitive #1, both pet-friendly havens that permit campfires. These spots position you steps from Skyline Drive vistas and the 10-mile Stonetown loop, perfect for unplugging in northern New Jersey's rugged heart.
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Ringwood anchors northern New Jersey's Skylands region, where Ringwood State Park spans 4,000 acres of oak forests, glacial lakes, and the 18th-century Ringwood Manor House. Hikers conquer Wyanokie High Point trails. Anglers cast lines into Monksville Reservoir. Families splash at Shepherd Lake's sandy beach off Sloatsburg Road, while fall foliage explodes along Skyline Drive.
Primitive RV camping thrives at Stonetown Circular Trail sites in Norvin Green State Forest. Stonetown Circular Trail Primitive #1 draws solo adventurers craving quiet amid boulders and streams. Stonetown Circular Trail Primitive #2 welcomes pet owners and small families; leashed dogs roam free. Campfires crackle at both under seasonal bans, no hookups demand self-reliance, yet Skylands attractions sit minutes away.
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Ringwood stands out for outdoor pursuits in Ringwood State Park and Norvin Green State Forest. The park boasts 4,000 acres, historic Ringwood Manor, and Shepherd Lake beaches for swimming. Trails like Wyanokie Crest challenge hikers; Monksville Reservoir beckons anglers year-round.
Stonetown Circular Trail Primitive #1 and Primitive #2 top the list near Ringwood. These pet-friendly primitives nestle in Norvin Green State Forest, minutes from Skyline Drive. Campfires work at both; bring water since no hookups exist.
Yes, pets roam free at both Stonetown Circular Trail primitives. Keep dogs leashed per forest rules at these Norvin Green sites. Owners praise the trails for pet walks near Shepherd Lake.