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Park North Cameron Wildlife Sanctuary

4.7 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · Running trail in Marmora, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Park North Cameron Wildlife Sanctuary's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsQuiet

Scenic park featuring peaceful trails and ponds surrounded by nature.

What runners say about Park North Cameron Wildlife Sanctuary

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (96 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“It is very clean and plenty of places to sit and enjoy nature!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“This is a beautiful little park with a center lake, plenty of trails, benches and even a rest room, lots of wildlife as well and it's even pet friendly!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“The paths are level and macadammed and benches and swings are spaced around the lake for sitting and enjoying the peace and quiet.”

Perfect park for being surrounded by nature. About 2/3 of the trails are smoothly paved, leading to a wooden bridge overlooking the main pond. There are also dirt trails through other areas. Some years, the park is a fantastic place to see mushrooms and other fungi.

★★★★★ — Debbie , Nov 2022

Great spot to take the pup for a walk ! I often run through the park and it’s normally quiet and lightly trafficked. Highly recommend

★★★★★ — Trevor , Nov 2021

A true gem. Very sweet little park. Some trails asphalt, some dirt. Gazebos, benches alongside lake. Truly lovely.

★★★★★ — Linda , Feb 2022

This secret park in cape may county has a small parking lot which you wont notice unless you are going slow past it but once you get it to the park you will find tons of trails and lakes hidden here. Theres made lakes with fish and birds everywhere. Paved and unpaved trails too. Theres restrooms as well! Neat park!

★★★★★ — Wildwood , Mar 2024

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“This is a beautiful little park with a center lake, plenty of trails, benches and even a rest room, lots of wildlife as well and it's even pet friendly!”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“This is a beautiful little park with a center lake, plenty of trails, benches and even a rest room, lots of wildlife as well and it's even pet friendly!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“The paths are level and macadammed and benches and swings are spaced around the lake for sitting and enjoying the peace and quiet.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“About 2/3 of the trails are smoothly paved, leading to a wooden bridge overlooking the main pond.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“However when I was there this week a lady got locked in the bathroom and the fire company had to break her out.”

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Plan your run at Park North Cameron Wildlife Sanctuary

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitenj-capemaycounty.civicplus.com
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7 PM
Friday 7 AM–7 PM
Saturday 7 AM–7 PM
Sunday 7 AM–7 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Park North Cameron Wildlife Sanctuary

1107 Rte Us 9 N, Marmora, NJ 08223

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.