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Campsites:
The park has fifty tent and trailer sites with fire rings and picnic tables. Flush toilets and shower facilities are within walking distance. Trailer sanitary station is available. There is an 11 foot height restriction for vehicles entering the camping area. The campground is open from April 1st through October 31st.
Group campsites:
The Gordon Field Group Area has fire rings, upright grills and picnic tables. There are four individual sites accommodating up to 25 campers each. The area facilities include flush toilets and potable water. All trash must be carried out. The group campsites are open from May 1st through October 31st. We highly recommend that group leaders carefully estimate their group size and not over-estimate as refunds cannot be made later.
300 Gordon Road
Matawan, NJ 07747
From the GSP: Take exit 120 and make a right at the end of the exit ramp and follow to the first light. Make a right. At the next light make a right and follow road into the Park. From Route 34 South: Make a left turn onto Disbrow Road which is the light immediately south of the Marketplace Shopping Plaza. Make a right at the end of Disbrow Road. Make a left at the first light and follow into the Park. From Route 34 North: Make a right turn onto Disbrow Road which is the light immediately north of the Berg Animal Hospital. Make a right at the end of Disbrow Road. Make a left at the first light and follow into the Park.
Park fee is required to enter the park to access the campground.
Fees vary between $5 and $10 depending on vehicle type and resident status (in or out of state).
First time visit this park for hiking. It’s peaceful and calm. I was worrying I will get attacked by bugs and mosquitoes, however it didn’t happen. Although I already sprayed myself. The bathroom is nice and clean. It is nice place to hike and get to explore. While walking through the trail, we got to visit the beach.
I was in the area and wanted to take my dog on a hike. I happened to find this park and I am so glad that I did! The trails are marked at regular intervals making it easy to follow. The trail that I walked (blue) had wood platforms or stairs to go up or down really steep areas. My dog loved it and had a great time. 10/10 definitely recommend.
Good park. The beach was nice in the summer, with bathrooms/showers, we went in August - there were lots of bugs flying on the trails so wear pants/long sleeve or bug spray.
I truly enjoyed the lake area of the park. Sunset is especially peaceful. I’m sure you will enjoy your visit to Cheesequake State Park!
Well marked except the blue and green on the map are indistinguishable unless you google and download the Cheesequake trail map. Nonetheless the actual trail is well marked and not difficult nor long at all. Max length if you follow any one trail is perhaps 3 miles so you really can't get lost as long as you can walk.
