State park

Cheesequake State Park

Day use costs Seasonal parking fees Memorial Day–Labor Day at fee parks; many parks free off-season. Hours: Open year-round. Cheesequake State Park is a state park in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Cheesequake State Park
Photo: State of New Jersey, Dept of Parks and Forestry, Public domain

Cheesequake State Park map

Cheesequake State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Entry to Cheesequake State Park costs Seasonal parking fees Memorial Day–Labor Day at fee parks; many parks free off-season. Hours: Open year-round.
Yes, Hooks Creek Lake is open to swimming at Cheesequake State Park.

Trails

  • New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Named in Wikipedia park article
  • Cheesequake State Park Trail Named in Wikipedia park article

What to see

  • Historic site Park museum Mentioned in Wikipedia park article

Swimming

  • Hooks Creek Lake