Berkeley Township: Central Ave
About
Berkeley Township: Central Ave is a public beach access point in Berkeley Township, New Jersey, about 4.7 miles from the town of Forked River. Facilities are simple: restrooms are on site, and a fee is charged for use. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on time along the shore rather than in the water. Summer is the warm season, with typical July highs around 86°F and lows near 64°F at the nearby Toms River weather station. September stays mild, with typical highs around 77°F. For more time outdoors nearby, Walking Path sits about 4.3 miles away and the Barnegat Branch Trail about 5.4 miles away. Sweetwater Trail and Mill Pond Trail, both within about 9 miles, round out the options.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Beach badge required
Restrooms
Yes
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 PathHiking4.3 mi
- Barnegat Branch TrailHiking5.4 mi
- Hiking TrailHiking7.5 mi
- Sweetwater TrailHiking8.3 mi
- Walking TrailHiking8.3 mi
- Mill Pond TrailHiking8.7 mi
- Tindey Hiking TrailHiking9.8 mi
- BikeHiking9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)