State Park / State Forest · New Jersey
Island Beach State Park (day-use only)
Near Seaside Heights, New Jersey: day-use only — no overnight camping here; the nearest overnight is below.
Quick answer
Can I bring an RV to Island Beach State Park?
No — Island Beach State Park is day-use only. Overnight at private campgrounds. When is Island Beach State Park open? Year-round (day-use only)
Staying near Island Beach State Park? Tell us the nights.
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On the ground
10-mile undeveloped barrier-island beach — day-use only. Surf-fishing permit (4WD beach driving) is the unique-fish access. Camp at private Sea Pines or Holly Acres nearby.
From our record
- Open
- Year-round (day-use only)
- Booking
- Day-use only — overnight at private campgrounds
- On site
- Dry / no hookups
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Island Beach State Park (day-use only) questions
- Can I camp at Island Beach State Park?
- No — Island Beach State Park is day-use only. Overnight at private campgrounds.
- When is Island Beach State Park open?
- Year-round (day-use only)
Before you go
New Jersey rules for RV renters
New Jersey rules
Verified 2026-05-10
- Rental tax
- 7%
- Min driver age
- 21+ · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed, disclose
- Generator quiet hours
- 22:00-07:00
- Alcohol in cabin
- No open container
- Dump station
- Standard