CHEESEQUAKE STATE PARK

Cheesequake State Park- All Campsites Closed

All Cheesequake State Park Family and Group Campgrounds are currently closed until May 24, 2024 due to major repairs to the sanitary sewer system.

PLEASE NOTE: There is an 11-foot height restriction for RV's entering the camping area due to a low bridge.

The six-acre Hooks Creek Lake offers an opportunity for swimming available at a lifeguarded area during summer when lifeguards are on duty. Click here for current swim schedule.

Freshwater fishing is available with appropiate fishing license. Catfish and white perch can be found in the freshwater lake. Fishing is subject to all NJ Fish and Wildlife regulations.  Crabbing is also available from the Crabbing Bridge which is ADA accessible from the lake parking area.

Several picnic areas with tables and charcoal grills are located throughout the park. For larger groups we offer two reservable picnic sites with a small covered pavilion.

The Nature Center is located a short distance from the trailhead parking area near the main entrance to the park. Visitors are welcome to view the wildlife exhibits throughout the Center. Visitors can learn about the three habitats located within Cheesequake State Park. The Center also provides information on Native American history and early colonization of the area.

There are five designated trails at the park. The Red, Yellow, Green and Blue pathways are for hiking and walking use. The White Trail is a multi-use trail, designated for hiking and mountain biking. Trails range from 3/4 mi to 3 miles. Trail difficulty ranges from easy to moderate with inclines.

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Group Campsite, Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: A
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 25
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $50.00 - Non-Resident $100.00 (Per Day)
Group Campsite, Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: B
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 25
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $50.00 - Non-Resident $100.00 (Per Day)
Group Campsite, Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: C
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 25
Shade: Partial
Toilets: None
Cost: Resident $50.00 - Non-Resident $100.00 (Per Day)
Group Campsite, Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: D
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 25
Shade: Partial
Toilets: None
Cost: Resident $50.00 - Non-Resident $100.00 (Per Day)
Pet Friendly, Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 023
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Pet Friendly, Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 024
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Pet Friendly, Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 025
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Pet Friendly, Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 026
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Pet Friendly, Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 027
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Pet Friendly, Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 037
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Pet Friendly, Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 038
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Pet Friendly, Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 039
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Pet Friendly, Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 040
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 001
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: None
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 002
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 003
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 004
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 005
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 006
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 007
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 008
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 009
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 010
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 011
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 012
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 013
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 014
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 015
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 016
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 017
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 018
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 019
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 020
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 021
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 022
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 028
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 029
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 030
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 031
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 032
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 033
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 034
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 035
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 036
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 041
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 042
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 043
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 044
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 045
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 046
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 047
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 048
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 049
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 050
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 051
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 052
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
Tent, Trailer
Closed for Off-Season
Site: 053
Area: Cheesequake
Site Access: Drive-In
Maximum People: 6
Shade: Partial
Toilets: Flush
Cost: Resident $20.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 (Per Day)
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Contact Information

Mailling Address: CHEESEQUAKE STATE PARK
300 Gordon Road
Matawan, New Jersey 07747

Direct Line: (732) 566-2161

Emergency Number: (877) 927-6337

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Important Information

PLEASE NOTE: There is an 11-foot height restriction for RV's entering the camping area due to a low bridge.

 

Park day-use activities close at 8 pm Memorial Day through Labor Day. Family Campsites are open April 1st until October 31st. Group Campsites are open May 1st until October 31st.

Pets allowed in designated sites only with registration and proof of rabies vaccination required.

Alcohol is prohibited in the park and campsites.

Please be aware that the Group Campsites do not have showers.

Facility Details

Family Campsites: 53 tent and trailer sites with fire rings and picnic tables. Flush toilets and shower facilities are within walking distance.

THERE ARE NO WATER OR ELECTRIC HOOKUPS AT THE INDIVIDUAL SITES.

Trailer sanitary dump station available. There is an 11-foot height restriction for RV's entering the camping area due to a low bridge.

Pets allowed in designated family campsites only.

Open April 1st through October 31st.

New Jersey Residents $20 per night per site. Non-Residents $25 per night per site.

Group Campsites: The Gordon Field group sites have fire rings, upright grills and picnic tables. Each site accommodates up to 25 campers. The area facilities include flush toilets and potable water. Group campsites are open May 1st through October 31st.

New Jersey Residents $50 per night per site. Non-Residents $100 per night per site.

There are no showers in Group Campsites. There are no pets allowed in the group campsites. All trash must be carried out.

Attraction Details

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The six-acre Hooks Creek Lake offers an opportunity for swimming available at a lifeguarded area during summer when lifeguards are on duty. Click here for current swim schedule.

Freshwater fishing is available with appropiate fishing license. Catfish and white perch can be found in the freshwater lake. Fishing is subject to all NJ Fish and Wildlife regulations.  Crabbing is also available from the Crabbing Bridge which is ADA accessible from the lake parking area.

Several picnic areas with tables and charcoal grills are located throughout the park. For larger groups we offer two reservable picnic sites with a small covered pavilion.

The Nature Center is located a short distance from the trailhead parking area near the main entrance to the park. Visitors are welcome to view the wildlife exhibits throughout the Center. Visitors can learn about the three habitats located within Cheesequake State Park. The Center also provides information on Native American history and early colonization of the area.

There are five designated trails at the park. The Red, Yellow, Green and Blue pathways are for hiking and walking use. The White Trail is a multi-use trail, designated for hiking and mountain biking. Trails range from 3/4 mi to 3 miles. Trail difficulty ranges from easy to moderate with inclines.

Orientation

Cheesequake State Park's uniqueness lies in its geographical location. Not only is it situated in the middle of the urban north and the suburban south, it lies in a transitional zone between two different ecosystems. Open fields, saltwater and freshwater marshes, a white cedar swamp, Pine Barrens, and a northeastern hardwood forest are the main characteristics of the park. Trails range from 3/4 mi to 3 miles. Size: 1,569 acres

Directions

Address:  300 Gordon Road, Matawan, NJ

Accessible from Garden State Parkway, Exit 120, State Hwy 9 and 34.

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