Berkeley Township: Central Ave

Berkeley Township: Central Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about 5 miles from the town of Forked River. It's a straightforward spot to reach the water, with restrooms on site and accessible access for visitors who need it. Swimming is allowed here, and a fee is charged to use the beach. For summer beach days, typical averages from the nearby Toms River weather station put July highs around 86°F with lows near 64°F, while June and August sit in the low to mid 80s. If you want to stretch your legs before or after time on the sand, the Walking Path is about 3 miles away, and the Barnegat Branch Trail is just under 5 miles off. Sweetwater Trail and Mill Pond Trail are both within about 8 miles.