Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- You can reserve one of the park’s campsites or shelters in advance via the NJ Outdoors website.
- Online reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance.
- Campsites, and especially shelters, book up as fast for summer and holiday weekends. Book your spot at least three months in advance to avoid disappointment.
When to Go
Whether you’re admiring the summer wildflowers or taking part in holiday festivities at Allaire Historic Village, there’s always something going on at Allaire State Park. However, be sure to check the opening hours for the different attractions. Train rides and visits to the Historic Village can be enjoyed daily through July and August, but on weekends only for the rest of the season (April through October), while the campground is open from April through December.
Know Before You Go
- Allaire State Park sits 70 miles north of Atlantic City or just over an hour’s drive away. It’s just a 15-minute drive inland from the Jersey Shore, and the closest beach is Belmar.
- Day passes are required for all vehicles at New Jersey State Parks, and campsite booking fees also apply. There’s also an admission fee for the Historic Village
- Facilities at Allaire include a Visitor Center, gift shop, restrooms, picnic areas, and a seasonal sanitary dump station.
- Pets are allowed at the park but must be kept on a six-foot leash.
- Black bears are present in all New Jersey parks, so follow the park’s bear safety protocols.
- Allaire State Park, the steam train, and the Historic Village are all accessible for wheelchair users.
Allaire State Park
Discover history, nature, and an antique steam railway.
All aboard the antique steam train for a ride along the historic Pine Creek Railroad! The historic railway is the star attraction of Allaire State Park, chugging a scenic loop from the Allaire Historic Village, where your immersion in 19th-century life will be complete. Once you’ve explored the living museum, a former ironworks town, head down to the Manasquan River to kayak, canoe, or fish, or set out to explore the 20 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails. As for camping, there’s plenty of space at Allaire Campground, which has 45 tent or RV sites (no hookups), plus 10 shelters.
All aboard the antique steam train for a ride along the historic Pine Creek Railroad! The historic railway is the star attraction of Allaire State Park, chugging a scenic loop from the Allaire Historic Village, where your immersion in 19th-century life will be complete. Once you’ve explored the living museum, a former ironworks town, head down to the Manasquan River to kayak, canoe, or fish, or set out to explore the 20 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails. As for camping, there’s plenty of space at Allaire Campground, which has 45 tent or RV sites (no hookups), plus 10 shelters.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Allaire State Park
This campground runs the gamut of camping options, from tent sites up to glamping status yurts and cabins. Showers and flush toilets are nearby almost all sites and fire rings and picnic tables round out the amenities making for a comfy outdoor sleep for all levels. It's also conveniently accessible to civilization within a half hour or less if yo Read more...
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Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- You can reserve one of the park’s campsites or shelters in advance via the NJ Outdoors website.
- Online reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance.
- Campsites, and especially shelters, book up as fast for summer and holiday weekends. Book your spot at least three months in advance to avoid disappointment.
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When to Go
Whether you’re admiring the summer wildflowers or taking part in holiday festivities at Allaire Historic Village, there’s always something going on at Allaire State Park. However, be sure to check the opening hours for the different attractions. Train rides and visits to the Historic Village can be enjoyed daily through July and August, but on weekends only for the rest of the season (April through October), while the campground is open from April through December.
Know Before You Go
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