State Park • Monmouth County
Cheesequake
Cheesequake State Park
Quick Facts
About This Park
Cheesequake State Park is a premier destination for outdoor recreation in Monmouth County. This state park offers visitors a diverse range of activities and natural experiences along the New Jersey Shore. Key features include fishing access, camping, wildlife viewing, picnic areas. Visitors will find excellent recreational facilities, historic points of interest, nature viewing opportunities. The park is well-equipped with 12 visitor facilities including parking, restrooms, and information services.
Highlights:
- fishing access
- camping
- wildlife viewing
- picnic areas
- playground
- visitor center
Driving Times
Points of Interest
Facilities
- • Garden State Parkway Parking(parking)
- • Group Camping Area Restroom(restroom)
- • Park Entrance(entrance)
- • Group Camping Area Restroom(restroom)
- • Park Office Parking(parking)
- • Visitor Contact Station(visitor contact station)
- • New Landing Restroom(restroom)
- • Trailhead and Nature Center Parking(parking)
- • Park Office(office)
- • Hooks Creek Lake Parking(parking)
- • Partially Accessible to Disabled Persons(ada access)
- • Restroom(restroom)
Recreation
- • Lakeside Picnic Area
- • Playground
- • Family Campground
- • Meadow View Picnic Area
- • Fishing
- • Hooks Creek Lake Playground
- • Sledding
- • Family Campground Playground
- • Group Campground
Historic Sites
- • Butterfly Garden
Nature & Wildlife
- • Bird Blind
- • Dump Station
- • Food Concession
- • Nature Center
- • Beach Access
- • Wildlife Viewing
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Cheesequake State Park unique?
Cheesequake marks the transition zone between northern and southern NJ ecosystems. You can find both Pine Barrens vegetation and northeastern hardwood forests within the park, making it ecologically diverse.
Is there swimming at Cheesequake State Park?
Yes, Hooks Creek Lake has a beach area open for swimming during summer. The park also offers camping, hiking, and crabbing opportunities in the tidal marshes.
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