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J e r s e y s h o r e • S P R I N G 2 0 2 1 16 CHEESEQUAKE STATE PARK 300 Gordon Road, Matawan, (732) 566-2161 www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/ cheesequake.html Reservations: www.camping.nj.gov Cheesequake State Park is tucked between the urban north and the suburban south in a transitional zone between two different ecosystems. The park has open fields, saltwater and freshwater marshes, a white cedar swamp, the Pine Barrens, and a northeastern hardwood forest. The campground offers 53 tent and trailer sites with fire rings and picnic tables. (There is an 11-foot height restriction for vehicles enter- ing the camping area.) Group and pet friendly campsites also available. No alcohol permitted. Sites: tents, trailers Amenities and Activities: showers, nature center, playground, picnicking, fishing, boating, canoeing, swimming, water sports, trails, mountain biking CRYSTAL SPRINGS WILDERNESS LODGES AND RV RESORT 724 Monmouth Road, Cream Ridge (609) 738-3193 www.visitcrystalsprings.com The new Crystal Springs is the first luxury wilderness lodge and RV ultra-site in the north- east. It operates the same as any hospitality rental property; however, rental units are owned by individuals, and the property is managed by an owner's association, not a single proprietor. The owners themselves are often vacationing at the resort. Sites: RVs, cabin rentals Amenities and Activities: pool, playground, fishing, hiking, biking, volleyball, bocce ball, horseshoe courts PINE CONE RESORT 340 Georgia Road, Freehold, (732) 462-2230 www.pineconenj.com A tranquil place to relax with a family-oriented atmosphere and over 100 campsites. Sites: tents, RVs, trailers, cabin rentals Amenities and Activities: free WiFi and cable TV, free hot showers, laundry facilities, camp store, swimming pool, playground, pavilion, game room, tennis/basketball courts, volleyball, soccer and softball fields, horseshoe and bocce ball courts TIMBERLAND LAKE CAMPGROUND 1335 Reed Road, Cream Ridge, (732) 928-0500 www.timberlandlakecampground.com A family campground with over 200 sites on 54 acres located just four miles off I-195 and minutes away from Six Flags Great Adventure, New Egypt Speedway, and other area attractions. This old-fashioned campground with modern amenities also boasts a private, 5-acre lake for fishing and boating and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Sites: tents, RVs, campers, trailers Amenities and Activities: bath houses, hot showers, camp store, swimming pool, mini-golf, playground, arcade, pool table, darts, horseshoe pit, fishing, boating, hayrides, outdoor movies, recreation activities in-season TURKEY SWAMP PARK / NOMOCO ACTIVITY AREA 200 Georgia Road, Freehold, (732) 462-7286 www.monmouthcountyparks.com Monmouth County Parks manages the campground at Turkey Swamp. With 64 pull through campsites, campers can look forward to a relaxing stay surrounded by 2,266 wooded acres and a 17-acre scenic lake. Pets on leashes are welcome. No alcohol. Please note that only organized groups with a charter may reserve campsites at the Nomoco Group Campground located on the premises at the Nomoco Activity Area. Sites: tents, RVs, campers, trailers, cabins Amenities and Activities: vending machines, playgrounds, picnicking, boat rentals, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, archery range, bicycling, playing fields, soccer fields, trails, hiking u BEACHCOMBER CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY, continued from page 15 Cheesequake State Park in Matawan. Compiled from various local, municipal, county, and state websites. Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold. courtesy of the NJ Division of Parks and Forestry courtesy of Monmouth County Park System

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