



Cheesequake State Park
Matawan
Where the Pine Barrens meet the coast, six ecosystems collide in one park—saltwater marsh to pine forest, cedar swamp to crabbing bridge, all connected by easy, well-marked trails.
Coastal nature preserve
Easy scenic trails
Salt marsh to forest
Family-friendly hiking
Tips
🦟bring bug spray for swampy sections
🚗parking lot fills early, even in spring
☀️skip the humid, buggy summer days
Cheesequake State Park
MatawanOpens Friday at 8:00 AM




Where the Pine Barrens meet the coast, six ecosystems collide in one park—saltwater marsh to pine forest, cedar swamp to crabbing bridge, all connected by easy, well-marked trails.
Coastal nature preserve
Easy scenic trails
Salt marsh to forest
Family-friendly hiking
Tips
🦟bring bug spray for swampy sections
🚗parking lot fills early, even in spring
☀️skip the humid, buggy summer days