Parks and Nature

Belleplain State Forest

Peaceful pine and oak forest around Lake Nummy, twenty minutes from the shore, with trails and campsites.

Take Me There
Dog policy Leashed Dogs Welcome
Cost Confirm day-use and camping fees with the park office
Best time to visit Year Round

Belleplain State Forest offers miles of flat forest trails and sand roads around Lake Nummy, a former cranberry bog turned swimming and paddling lake. In the off season it is common to have the trails nearly to yourself.

It works well as a shaded break from the beach towns, about twenty minutes inland from Sea Isle City.

Plan your visit

Address
1 Henkinsifkin Road
Woodbine NJ 08270
Hours
Forest: Dawn to Dusk
Office: 8:30 AM to 4 PM
Phone
(609) 861-2404
Get directions

Know before you go

  • Dogs must stay leashed and are not allowed on the swimming beach
  • Ask the office which campsites are pet friendly before booking
  • Cell service is spotty in the forest
  • Ticks are common from spring through fall

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