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Double Trouble

Double Trouble State Park

Quick Facts

Points of Interest:28
Facilities:4
Recreation:3
Historic/Nature:21
Trails:2
Trail Miles:0.6

About This Park

Double Trouble State Park is a premier destination for outdoor recreation in Ocean County. This state park offers visitors a diverse range of activities and natural experiences along the New Jersey Shore. Key features include historic village, boat launching, scenic overlooks. Visitors will find recreational amenities, historic points of interest, nature viewing opportunities. The park is well-equipped with 4 visitor facilities including parking, restrooms, and information services.

Highlights:

  • historic village
  • boat launching
  • scenic overlooks

Driving Times

New York City:1h 25min(65 mi)
Philadelphia:1h 20min(60 mi)
Newark:1h 10min(55 mi)
Trenton:55 min(45 mi)

Points of Interest

Facilities

  • Park Entrance(entrance)
  • Ore Pond Road Canoe Launch Parking(parking)
  • Dover Forge Trailhead Parking(parking)
  • Dover Forge Canoe Launch Parking(parking)

Recreation

  • Canoe Launch
  • Canoe Launch
  • Canoe Launch

Historic Sites

  • Company Foreman's House
  • Double Trouble School
  • Burke House
  • Cranberry Sorting and Packing House
  • General Store
  • Cranberry Bog
  • Cranberry Bog
  • Shower Room
  • Bunk House
  • Sawmill
  • Jumper Building
  • Harvest Foreman's House
  • Upper Hooper Cranberry Bog
  • Gowdy Cranberry Bog
  • Lower Hooper Cranberry Bog

Nature & Wildlife

  • Scenic Overlook
  • Bench
  • Mill Pond Reservoir Dam
  • Scenic Overlook
  • Bridge Crossing
  • Scenic Overlook

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the history of Double Trouble State Park?

Double Trouble preserves a historic cranberry farming village dating to the 1860s. Visitors can see restored sawmill and packing house buildings and learn about the area's cranberry and forestry heritage.

Can I kayak at Double Trouble State Park?

Yes, the Cedar Creek flows through the park and is excellent for kayaking and canoeing. The tea-colored water is typical of Pine Barrens streams. Rentals are available nearby.

GPS:39.89812, -74.23378
Website:https://nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/doubletrouble.html

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