Lacey Township: Laurel Blvd.
About
Lacey Township: Laurel Blvd. is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about 3.5 miles from the town of Forked River. It's a simple spot with parking and no fee. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on it as a place to reach the shore rather than a swimming beach. For the most comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Toms River show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 77°F, with July the warmest month at about 86°F. If you want to stretch your legs, the Walking Path is about a mile away and the Barnegat Branch Trail is about 2.5 miles off. Sweetwater Trail and Mill Pond Trail, both a little over 5 miles away, round out the nearby options.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Street / roadside
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Lacey Township: Laurel Blvd.
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, 7.8 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 PathHiking1.1 mi
- Barnegat Branch TrailHiking2.5 mi
- Walking TrailHiking5.2 mi
- Sweetwater TrailHiking5.2 mi
- Mill Pond TrailHiking5.6 mi
- Tindey Hiking TrailHiking6.5 mi
- BikeHiking6.5 mi
- Hiking TrailHiking7.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)