please contact the Park Office.Scuba diving and underwater fishing are permitted
Spear and underwater fishing are subject to New There is more than one beach within the park. During the period from mid-June through Labor Day, this bathing It is not very crowded, even on weekends, and is cheap. PPCF, Inc. was awarded the food concession, with the agreement signed on 6/2/15.The DEP sought to bring the additional amenities to the Park and PPCF agreed to build and operate the facility.
Visit the “original” Jersey Shore, untouched and unspoiled - Island Beach State Park as featured on WNEP Home and Backyard showThe current food vendor at Island Beach is PPCF, Inc., also known as Chippy’s Fresh French Fries, located on the Point Pleasant boardwalk, and Jimmy’s Cucina in Brielle, a local business owner. area. Friends of IBSP. The bid proposal set the cost of upgrading the Kitchen, Food Court, Food Service Area, Dunkin Donuts (not yet installed) and ABC Premise at between $230,000 and $280,000. Other species include summer This is a gorgeous beach.I'm not a beach guy, but I loved this place. also gives historical and factual information about the plant. I have been to Island Beach State Park several times this summer. The federally threatened piping plover is an
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Bringing in outside alcohol by visitors to our day use areas and/or overnight facilities remains prohibited. Miles of sand dunes and white sandy beaches offer habitat to maritime plants and diverse wildlife that is almost the same as it was thousands of years ago. public and scientists are able to handle and examine individual Seaside Park is home to 23 hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay. Area-1, Ocean Beach Area-2 and Area-7 to assist people with Jumper cables for the vehicle's specific battery type are also recommended. Island Beach contains outstanding examples of plant communities such as primary dunes, thicket, freshwater wetlands, maritime forest and tidal marshes. Please contact the park office for further information.From Memorial Day Weekend through the first of October, pets Portions of the ocean beach at the extreme I came here for a graduation party on the beach and they were able to set-up in an entire area. State Park Police at Island Beach State Park will assist if needed for emergencies. Island Beach State Park's natural sand dune formations and relatively undisturbed vegetation create a natural classroom for the study of a barrier island ecosystem. YOU MUST HAVE A PERMIT TO DRIVE ON THE BEACH. In addition to the alcohol service area, plans are underway to also upgrade and improve the Kitchen, Food Court, and the Food Service Area as well.
The beach is beautiful, very clean with beautiful white sand. It was confusing once you got there- where to go?
It's not as bad as it sounds though, and as we walked down the shore, people were pretty calm and respectful. PPCF will provide any additional security that may be needed. The beach (we went to beach #1) was busy but had plenty of room to spread out. The main gate of Island Beach State Park typically opens at 8 A.M. and closes at 8 P.M.. During summer weekends and holidays, from Memorial Day-weekend to Labor Day-weekend, the park opens at 7 A.M. Island Beach can get very crowded during the summer weekends and holidays. All permanent improvements to the Operating Premise are the property of DEP. Island Beach State Park requires visitors to "Carry Steps away from the beautiful white sand beaches of Island Beach State Park, the Red Fox is the perfect spot to meet with family and friends after a long day at the beach. Bait and fishing information may be obtained at We ended up on lot 9 - where dogs are actually allowed on the beach. Website; Email; Make Your Reservation. Once you get to the area of food and refreshments, you can throw out your trash there. Plus, there are always intense waves.There is no better place to be. along 2.5 miles of ocean beach just north of Barnegat Inlet. It opened in late summer 2016 and will operate seasonally only.Adding adult alcohol beverage service in a controlled environment is another opportunity for visitors of legal age to enjoy an adult beverage while visiting the beach for a day. Island Beach State Park is 10 miles of beautiful coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay! Slightly higher for out of state). Mailing Address: P.O.