Parks Near Me in Avalon, nj
Belleplain State Forest
1 Henkinsifkin Road, Woodbine, NJ
The forested acres of Belleplain include stands of young pine, oak and Atlantic white cedar, reflecting better soil conditions and less damage by fire than found in the Pine Barrens just north... Read More
Cape May Point State Park
303 County Hwy 629, Cape May, NJ
Although Cape May Lighthouse is a major attraction for many visitors to the area, the park’s constantly changing shoreline, dunes, freshwater coastal marsh and ponds, forested islands and... Read More
Birch Grove Park and Family Campground
1700 Burton Avenue, Northfield, NJ
Your Gateway to the Shore
The greater Atlantic city Area is home to 23 golf courses and minor league baseball & basketball teams. Museums , historical sites, seaports and cultural... Read More
Corson's Inlet State Park
5898 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ
Corson’s Inlet State Park was established in 1969 to help protect and preserve one of the last undeveloped tracts of land along the state’s oceanfront. The area’s natural habitats are rich in... Read More
Turkey Point
Turkey Point is where, on spring evenings, many migratory and nesting songbirds, including the elusive black rail, can be seen and heard. From August to October fall-blooming wildflowers create... Read More
Gandy's Beach Preserve
698 Jones Island Rd, Cedarville, NJ
The preserve is open from dawn to dusk. During the shorebird migration in May and June, the beach is closed; birding enthusiasts can view the spectacular natural phenomenon from a kiosk... Read More
Wharton State Forest
31 Batsto Road, Hammonton, NJ
Wharton State Forest is the largest single tract of land within the New Jersey State Park System. It is also the site of Batsto Village, a former bog iron and glassmaking industrial center from... Read More
Bass River State Forest
762 Stage Rd, Tuckerton, NJ
Bass River State Forest was the first forest acquired by the state of New Jersey in 1905 for public recreation, water conservation, and wildlife and timber management. Lake Absegami, a 67-acre... Read More
Penn State Forest
762 Stage Road, Tuckerton, NJ
Penn State Forest's undeveloped wilderness attracts picnickers and hikers. Lake Oswego, a result of an upstream dam that was constructed to create a reservoir for a downstream cranberry... Read More
Bayside Viewing Area
98 Bayside Rd, Greenwich, NJ
Once a thriving commercial center, Bayside (also known as “Caviar”) is now part of the PSEG Estuary Enhancement Program, one of the country’s largest privately funded wetlands preservation... Read More
Washington Lake Park
626 Hurffville Cross Keys Road, Sewell, NJ
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Washington Lake Park, covering 330 acres, is the largest municipal park in New Jersey. The Park was developed over the course of many years with municipal... Read More
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest
Highway Route 72 East, Woodland Township, NJ
Formerly known as Lebanon State Forest, visitors are greeted by the fresh scent of pines. Today's forested acres are a strong contrast to the barren, cleared land that existed in the 1800s. The... Read More
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
208 Broadway, Barnegat Light, NJ
The site of Barnegat Lighthouse on the northern tip of Long Beach Island in Ocean County was regarded as one of the most crucial "change of course" points for coastal vessels. Vessels bound to... Read More
Double Trouble State Park
581 Pinewald Keswick Road, Bayville, NJ
Double Trouble State Park offers an outstanding example of the Pine Barrens ecosystem and a window into the Pine Barrens history. The park provides the protection and interpretation of over... Read More
Fort Mott State Park
454 Fort Mott Road, Pennsville Township, NJ
Fort Mott was part of a three-fort defense system designed for the Delaware River during the post Civil War modernization period. The other two forts in the system were Fort Delaware on Pea... Read More
Island Beach State Park
Central Ave, Seaside Park, NJ
Shaped by storm and tides, Island Beach State Park is a narrow barrier island stretching for 10 miles between the restless Atlantic Ocean and the historic Barnegat Bay. Island Beach is one of... Read More
Ocean County Park
659 Ocean Ave, Lakewood, NJ
This magnificent facility in Lakewood has a rich and fascinating history. Ocean County Park was originally part of Financier John D. Rockefeller's vacation estate. White pine, Norway spruces,... Read More
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
20 State Route 33, Manalapan, NJ
One of the largest battles of the American Revolution took place in the fields and forests that now make up Monmouth Battlefield State Park. The park preserves a splendid rural 18th-century... Read More
Washington Crossing State Park
355 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville, NJ
On December 25, 1776, the icy waters of the Delaware River provided the setting for one of the pivotal events of the American Revolution. The Continental Army had little to celebrate that... Read More
