Cheesequake State Park

Address:	300 Gordon Rd, Matawan, NJ 07747, USA
Phone:	+1 732-566-2161
Site:	state.nj.us
Rating:	4.4
Working:	8AM–7PM 8AM–7PM 8AM–7PM 8AM–7PM 8AM–7PM 8AM–7PM 8AM–7PM

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Photos 100

Reviews 7

Bern Richmond

Im so angry Im on a budget and rent a site for my kids whom one is handi capped I had arrived at 145 this past Friday n as I pulled up there was so many bees I jump out n grab my spray n start spraying I started to take stuff out n the bees were all over my car all ready I quickly put one tent up n had to place the kids inside it I began to put another tent up it was getting dark so I started a fire to get the kids fed well the bees then took over all my food I at this point got the other tent up the people across the way said the people before me had same issue as Im trying to get sleeping bags out I got stung n rode to office it was closed I had to stay in tent all night because the bees were just so bad the morning came I raced to office n there was a boy taking care of a woman already she ran to get something from her car I turn n say can I ask you a question at this point in crying he is looking right at me sucks his teeth but dont answer so I start to tell him about the bees n I said Im ready to ask for a refund n leave he chuckles and says duh your camping bees come and no one gets refund so you can leave if you want so I said yeah bees but not like this another woman sees Im crying asks whats wrong he turns his head n says bees 2 he huff n said told her cant do nothing then she said they had a caxellation I could go to in the thirties now I really start crying my son has cp not being near bathroom will be worse she gets on radio n tries calling someone who isnt answering the entire time the boy keeps sucking his teeth n huffing at that another woman comes in now Im crying I want a refund I want to leave she asks the boy if they called matnence he ignores her question shee aKS again he said no she says why?not he said I dont no so she calls them I ask her if they find out the site available or if mantaince is coming please come let me no well you guy shows up with a white can in his hands n starts looking on ground tells me starts lookin for holes n spray it in there dont miss any cause it can be dangerous Im like I have to do this hes like yes Im like the can its half empty can I get more hes like see thats the problem I couldnt do it before because I have a state credit card thats not working you can go ask other people for some or buy some Im like at this point crying so bad the kids are in the tents crying I said can you go ask if they found the other site thats open hes like yeah its already taken I point across the way it was empty he said thats for walk ins I sat in the tent with the kids rest of nite no one back to see if we were OK is really said packing up next morning took me 7hours because I had to beat the bees off I cried my self to sleep at home last night Im on a budget on ssi n I dont have money like that this was the first time since they were born it took me months to save this money my son has cerebral palsy n it was so tough on him n even when I asked for a complaint dept that ignorant boy who works there laughs n said Im it :(

Pete Thompson

Small state park. Modest fee to gain entry $10 on holidays and weekends for NJ residents (I think out of state is double). There are a number of wooded trails for hiking. The paths are relatively flat, but rough with lots of roots and the ground a bit sandy because the park is next to a tidal marsh. Not really handicapped friendly. The park has a small pond for swimming that is protected by lifeguards. The swimming area also has a snack bar with bathrooms. And it has several shady picnic spots. There are campsites available here too, but we didnt see those so Im not sure how theyre equipped. One thing to consider for campers is the park is situated next to the Parkway, so there is going to be car noise. There is certainly less traffic late at night, but that noise is going to be noticeable at night when other things quiet down.

Julie Sandiford

This is an excellent park. Family oriented place to take the family. I love the fact that parents are accountable for their children. Children 16 and under , have to be accompanied into the water by the parent. Lifeguards are not babysitters. Nice for walking and biking. On entrance each car is given a trash bag and you most collect you trash and leave the park with it. No trash receptacles are available. There is a 20.00 entrance fee for out of state people and 10.00 for local traffic on the weekends. I would recommend park to family and friends. Parents be prepared to be responsible for your children. Those who are not can be asked to leave the park without a refund.

Vivian Vazquez

This is my favorite state park. I camp here at least 10 times during their camping season. There are several hiking trails that are easy to get around, a lake which is not that great (kind of murky, smells weird, and gets too overcrowded during the summer) so we dont utilize it often, and a biking trail! Beautiful views, bird watching, and you may see a deer or two. Theres a small museum in the hiking trail which is informative and plenty of things to see. Outside of the park, there are plenty of stores, supermarkets, restaurants, and even a movie theater about 20 minutes down route 35. I will continue to visit!

David Ducane

Love love love this park. Lice around the corner and have been jogging or biking here almost every day for close to 2 years. Perfect jogging park whether you want paved or trails. The green trail is a great challenge since it has a few hills. Love running with my dog here. MTB is not to bad here either but is not for someone looking for a very long ride. The main trail for MTB (white trail) is about 1 mile round trip but you can extend into the park to very easy trails and make your trip to 8miles. A lot of great scenery. Well kept trails.

Susu m

El lago no es muy agradable pues tiene mal olor y hay moscas gigantes que pican, pero el lugar para acampar es muy bueno y seguro, ellos pasan todo el día dando rondas, los baños son muy limpios y todos los alrededores tambien. Recomiendo el lugar para acampar al 100%.

frank baker

Beautiful park with tons of geocaches. There are different colored trails marked for longer and shorter distances. Ive visited this park during a rainstorm, during snowfall and under the sweltering sun and it is always so enjoyable. Ive never visited the park and been the only person there, which is the only negative thing I can think of, as I prefer to be alone in the woods! However, its never as busy as Holmdel Park or Allaire, thankfully. Lots of hills, so its definitely not for people looking for a light nature walk.