Things To Do
Please visit the
Office of Recreation Page
for a schedule of events in Barnegat Township
The Township offers a wide variety of programs for all ages, from preschoolers to senior citizens. From the Summer Concert schedule to recreation activities and organizations, please enjoy all that Barnegat offers.
www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/forest/njfs_frep.htm
Historical Activities
- Free tours of the Historical Society’s four-building museum and village from 1-4pm on Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Self-guided walking tour of Barnegat – See brochure here
- Flea Markets for 2023 (July 29 Aug 26)
- Other historical attractions in the area
CAMPING
Brookville Campgrounds – 224 Jones Road – Full Service Campground – 609-698-3134
Long Beach RV Resort – 30 Route 72 – Full Service Campground – 609-698-5684 – www.carefreervresort.com
OUTDOORS
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge – Great Creek Road – Pristine marshes, great birding – 609-652-1665 – www.fws.gov
SHOPPING
Farmers Market – every Thursday starting June 22 through October 5 – 14 Birdsall Street – 10 am to 3 pm
Bay Avenue Antiques – 349 S. Main Street (Route 9) -609-698-3020
Unshredded Nostalgia – 323 S. Main Street (Route 9) – NJ’s only metro style poster gallery, ephemera and antiques. 800-872-9990 – www.unshreddednostalgia.com
SPORTS & RECREATION
Barnegat Township Public Dock – East Bay Avenue – Boat launch, crabbing, fishing – 609-698-5126 or call the Recreation Office at 609-698-0080 x 122
Joseph A. Citta Scout Reservation – 229 Brookville Road – Kayak rentals at Meadowitch Park, Children’s camps – 609-698-2855 – www.jerseyshore-bsa.org