Barnegat Lighthouse State Park

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
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Location	Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Coordinates	39°45′46.91″N74°6′28.74″W / 39.7630306°N 74.1079833°W / 39.7630306; -74.1079833 [1]
Area	0.13 acres (0.053 ha)
Established	1951
Operated by	New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry
Website	Official website

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park is located on the northern tip of Long Beach Island in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. The area where the lighthouse stands was regarded as one of the most important navigational points for ships bound to and from New York Harbor. The ships were dependent upon the Barnegat Lighthouse to avoid the shoals extending from the shoreline. The fast currents, shifting sandbars, and offshore shoals challenged sailors. ^[1] The park is included as a maritime site on the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail. ^[2] The park is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry.

Features

Barnegat Lighthouse

The lighthouse is a popular tourist site due to its view of the surrounding areas. The lighthouse is open seasonally, weather permitting. ^[1]

Trails

The Maritime Forest Trail is a 1/5-mile long, self-guided loop trail through maritime forest on Long Beach Island, classified as easy to moderate. ^[3]

Interpretive Center

The Barnegat Lighthouse Interpretive Center is open to those wishing to learn the history and environment surrounding the Barnegat Lighthouse. ^[1]

References

1. "Barnegat Lighthouse State Park". New Jersey State Park Service. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
2. "New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Map". National Park Service. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
3. "Maritime Forest Trail" (PDF). New Jersey State Park Service. Retrieved October 28, 2025.

External links

• New Jersey portal

• Barnegat Lighthouse State Park New Jersey State Park Service