Monmouth County Park System

TurkeySwamp ParkFreehold Township, NJ

Park HoursTurkey Swamp Park is open daily from 7 a.m. to dusk, free of charge.

Tick AdvisoryTo avoid contact with the ticks that may cause illness: stay away from tall grass and shrubby areas, walk in the center of trails, wear light-colored clothes, tuck long pants into socks, and check yourself for ticks during and after each visit to the parks. Read more about preventing tick bites at www.cdc.gov/ticks.

For More InformationVisit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312 (TTY/TDD 711) if you would like information about Monmouth County’s more than 43 parks, recreation areas, and golf courses or a complete listing of the 6,000 classes and programs offered by the Park System each year.

From the Garden State Parkway: Exit 98 to I-195 West. At Exit 22, turn right onto Jackson Mills Road. Turn left onto Georgia Road, and follow signs for Turkey Swamp Park.

From the NJ Turnpike: Exit 7A to I-195 East. At Exit 22, turn left onto Jackson Mills Road. Follow directions above.

Monmouth County Board of Chosen FreeholdersBoard of Recreation Commissioners

Family Camping 732-462-7286The family campground, open from April 1-November 15, accommodates tents and travel trailers. There are 64 wooded family campsites: 52 are reservable with a prepaid fee for at least 2 nights, the other 12 sites are first-come, first-served. There are also 3 cabins, one is handicapped accessible.• Electrical service • Drinking water• Picnic tables • Restrooms, showers, laundry• Playground • Water service (approx. 4/15-11/15)• Dump Station • Firewood available for purchase

Group Camping 732-462-7286Platform tent camping is available to chartered groups from April 1-November 15 at the Nomoco Activity Area. There are 6 campsites that each accommodate about 40 people. Three sites have platform tents, all have picnic shelters and ground grills, and most have pit toilets. • Showers & restroom (approx. 4/15) • Basketball courts • Volleyball courts (grass)

Archery RangeThis training and practice facility consists of 8 excelsior bale targets placed at various distances for all skill levels. Please call for more information.

Lake ActivitiesCanoes, kayaks, rowboats and paddle-boats are available for rental during the summer months. You can also fish for bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegills from shore or by boat. (A fishing license is required for people age 16-69.) In winter, you can skate on the lake when safe-skating signs are posted. Call 732-842-4000, ext. 3 to check for ice conditions.

Welcome to Turkey Swamp ParkThis 2,263 acre wooded park was acquired anddeveloped with campers in mind. A major attraction is the 17-acre lake for fishing, boating, and ice-skating in winter. The park has playgrounds and trails for hiking, cycling, and equestrian use. Because of the swamps and bogs, visitors may encounter wet areas along the trails. Many plants and animals associated with the NJ Pine Barrens can be found here.

History of the ParkThe heart of the park (lake, picnic areas and campgrounds) was purchased in 1963. Addition of adjacent lands during the past 50+ years helped give the park its present configuration as the Park System’s largest property.

Protect Your ParksThe Park System preserves and manages natural and cultural resources on more than 17,000 acres of land in Monmouth County. Protecting water quality, eliminating invasive plants, and promoting healthy wildlife habitats are just a few objectives. Please help protect the park by leaving flowers, plants, animals, and other features as you found them; adhering to posted rules; using designated containers for trash and recyclables and keeping your pets leashed. Possessing or consuming alcohol is not permitted.

An overabundance of white-tailed deer in and around Turkey Swamp Park is threatening the health of native plant and animal species. Portions of the park may be open for deer hunting during some or all of the State regulated hunting seasons. All hunting areas are clearly posted. For more information, call 732-842-4000, ext. 4237 or visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com

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