Island Beach State Park At A Glance...
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About Island Beach State Park
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 SP is one of New Jersey's last significant remnants of a barrier island ecosystem that once existed along much of the coast and is also one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier beaches on the north Atlantic coast. Over 3,000 acres and 10 miles of coastal dunes remain almost untouched.
Within the park you will find ocean swimming, biking, nature centers, walking trails, bay access for car top launching, kayaking and more. There is also a section along the southern tip of the park that offers beach access to 4 wheeled drive trucks, allowing you to get right up to the water and fish.
Regular state park fees apply during the summer season (Memorial Day->Labor Day), and additional fees apply for access to the truck beach area.
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Activities:
- Equestrian / Horseback
- Fishing
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Hiking
Some, rather flat trails. More like walking. in sand of course.
- Jogging / Running
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Paddling - Kayak, Canoe, row boat
Launching in to the bay is amazin
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Swimming
Multiple beaches to swim in the ocean
- Walking
Amenities:- Bathrooms
- Beach
- Boat launch
- Parking Lot(s)
- Boat launch - Car Top Only
- Nature / Environmental Center
- Picnic / Sitting Area
- Benches
- Grills / Firering
- Picnic shelter(s)
- Picnic tables
Trails:- Sandy
- Walking Paths
Park Type:- State Parks
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Scenic Areas (overlooks/waterfalls)
The Barnegat Lighthouse, the ocean
Rules/Regulations:-
Entrance Fee
Seasonal
Contact / Location
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- Island Beach State Park (~0 miles)
- Freekin Creekin Canoe & Kayak Rentals LLC (closed) (~3 miles)
- Trixies Landing (~3 miles)
- Sedge Islands (~4 miles)
- Yakkity Yaks Kayak and Paddle Board Rentals (~4 miles)
- Cedar Creek Campground (~5 miles)
- Eno's Pond County Park (~5 miles)
- Barnegat Light House (~5 miles)
- Seaside Park Farmers Market (~6 miles)
- Breakwater Beach Waterpark (~7 miles)
- Casino Pier in Seaside Heights (~7 miles)
- Waretown Lake & Recreation Area (~7 miles)
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