Berkeley Township: Central Ave
About
Berkeley Township: Central Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about 4 miles from the town of Barnegat Light. Swimming is not allowed here, and a fee is charged for access. For the most comfortable weather, aim for late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Toms River run from highs around 71°F in May to about 86°F in July, easing back to the upper 70s in September. Several trails lie within a short drive, including the Walking Path about 5 miles away, the Barnegat Branch Trail at roughly 6 miles, and the Sweetwater Trail and Mill Pond Trail at around 9 miles.
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, 12 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 PathHiking4.8 mi
- Barnegat Branch TrailHiking5.8 mi
- Hiking TrailHiking7.2 mi
- Sweetwater TrailHiking8.6 mi
- Walking TrailHiking8.9 mi
- Mill Pond TrailHiking9.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
