Berkeley Township: Central Ave
About
Berkeley Township: Central Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about 4.8 miles from the town of Forked River. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on a visit to the shore rather than a day in the water, and expect to pay a fee for access. Summer is the warmest time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Toms River put July highs around 86°F, while September cools to highs near 77°F. For more time outdoors, the Walking Path lies about 3.9 miles away and the Barnegat Branch Trail about 5.2 miles away. The Sweetwater Trail and Mill Pond Trail are a little farther out, at roughly 8 miles each.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Beach badge required
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Berkeley Township: Central Ave
New Jersey
Data: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) GIS, Public Access Point Locations. Source metadata
This page was developed using New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Geographic Information System digital data, but this secondary product has not been verified by NJDEP and is not state-authorized or endorsed.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–80°F and lows of 38–58°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Toms River, NJ weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan42° high22° low
- Feb44° high22° low
- Mar51° high28° low
- Apr62° high38° low
- May71° high49° low
- Jun80° high58° low
- Jul86° high64° low
- Aug84° high62° low
- Sep77° high53° low
- Oct67° high42° low
- Nov56° high32° low
- Dec47° high27° low
Nearby
- Walking PathHiking3.9 mi
- Barnegat Branch TrailHiking5.2 mi
- Hiking TrailHiking7.8 mi
- Walking TrailHiking7.9 mi
- Sweetwater TrailHiking8.1 mi
- Mill Pond TrailHiking8.5 mi
- Tindey Hiking TrailHiking9.5 mi
- BikeHiking9.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)