Allaire State Park

Allaire State Park At A Glance...

• A great starting spot in Allaire is the Historic Village and the Pine Creek Railroad!
• 20+ miles of multi-use Trails throughout the park!
• Did someone say Dinos?!
• Relax in the woods in the Family or Group campgrounds
• Todays Sunrise: ,   Sunset:  
• New Jersey Shore Region Monmouth County

• Activities:

  • Equestrian / Horseback
    On multi-use trail only... not in village
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Jogging / Running
  • Mountain Bike
    No biking in the Village
  • Paddling - Kayak, Canoe, row boat
    In the Manasquan River
  • Skiing / Snowboarding
  • Picnicking
    In the village

  Amenities:

  • Bathrooms
    Bathrooms in village, porta potties elsewhere
  • Boat launch - Car Top Only
    Limited Launch Areas
  • Nature / Environmental Center
    In the Village
  • Picnic / Sitting Area
  • Benches
  • Grills / Firering
  • Picnic shelter(s)
  • Picnic tables
  • RC Flying Field
    Must be a club member

  Trails:

  • Flat / Easy
  • Some are challenging

  Park Type:

  • State Parks
  • Historic Area

  Rules/Regulations:

  • Alcohol *NOT Permitted*
  • Pets Permitted: On Leash Only

Contact / Location

Trail & Path Info

The park can be broken up into two primary sections divided by the Manasquan River. Each has somewhat specific trail uses..

Allaire Village / Campground (Northern side of Allaire)

On the northern side of the park, you will find the campground and Allaire Village. The village is surrounded by hiking/walking trails. These are primarily flat but very enjoyable. Bikers and horse back riding is not allowed on many of these trails. You will also find the entrance to the Edgar Felix Bikeway Trails, which is a great paved path between the village and Manasquan, NJ. Across Atlantic Ave from the village (as well as around the campground) there are a good amount of trails. You can hike/bike/job/ride a horse on these.

Biking/Hiking trails, Hospital Rd / Group Campground (Southern side of Allaire)

Along the southern side of the park you will find miles of multi-use, multi-sport trails that hikers, bikers, equestrians and fisherman enjoy throughout the year. Though you will find many dirt parking on the surrounding roads, the main parking for this is found on Hospital Rd. The trailhead has a map, pit toilets, and access to all the fun trails. If you walk across Hospital Rd (be careful crossing), you will find a few more miles of very fun trails.

Allaire State Park's trails were scheduled to close on December 1, 1998 due to excessive erosion and neglect of the trail system. On November 4, 1998, ATUG was formed to open a dialog with the park in order to prevent the closing. The group consisted of both cyclists and equestrians and work closely with park officials. Fast forward a few years and the trails are greatly improved and there is no longer a threat of closure.

Groups Associated to Allaire State Park

• Jersey Off Road Biking Association (JORBA.org)
• Jersey Coast RC Club (Allaire SP)
• Trips for Kids JORBA
• Allaire Trail Users Group (ATUG)
• New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites
• New Jersey Museum of Transportation, Inc
• The Historic Village at Allaire (Nonprofit)
• Central Jersey Disc Golf