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j e r s e y s h o r e • F A L L / H O L I D A Y 2 0 2 3 17 Compiled from various local, municipal, county, and state websites. Cheesequake State Park in Matawan. Demetri2K Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold. courtesy of Monmouth County Park System MONMOUTH COUNTY ALLAIRE STATE PARK 4265 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale (732) 938-2371 www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/ allaire.html Reservations: www.camping.nj.gov Allaire State Park provides habitat for over 200 species of wildflowers, trees, and plants, as well as birds and other wildlife. The park is home to Allaire Village, a 19th century iron-making town, as well as the Pine Creek Railroad. All campsites are open from April 1 through December 15. There are two campground sites. Allaire Camp- ground offers 45 tent and trailer sites with fire rings and picnic tables as well as ten cabin-like shelters with wood stoves and two double-deck bunks that sleep up to four people. The shelters are also accessible to persons with disabilities. The Allaire Group Campground offers six sites that are equipped with fire rings and picnic tables; two sites have a maximum capacity of 25 people and four can accommodate up to 50 people. No alcohol permitted. Sites: tents, RVs, trailers, shelter rentals, group campsites Amenities and Activities: Allaire Village, visi- tor's center/museum/nature center, Pine Creek Railroad, playground, picnicking, pond, fishing, canoeing, trails, bird watching 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 transi- tional zone between two different ecosystems. The park has open fields, saltwater and fresh- water 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 entering 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 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 min- utes 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 camp- ground at Turkey Swamp. With 64 pull through campsites, campers can look forward to a relax- ing stay surrounded by 2,266 wooded acres and a 17-acre scenic lake. Pets on leashes are wel- come. 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

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