Parvin State Park

A cool park situated in the Pinelands. I might even be persuaded to go close to 5 stars if not for the fees. The $ 2 per person beach fee is not bad to be honest, but I’m not sure why there needs to be launch fees and others. Canoe and kayak rental is a plus, but again at higher than normal rates for a small lake. Snack bar was priced as you might have expected too. But really, just pack your own and enjoy the fresh air.
We walked a part of the free trail that skirts around the lake. Cabins are located here and at $ 50 a night seem like an inexpensive family overnight trip. These are situated overlooking a smaller body of water, there are grills outside and a small kitchen as well. Showers were available on the swimming beach, not sure if in cabins. I will definitely return this summer for more piney fun.

I hadn’t been to Parvin State Park in about 10 years and we decided to go instead of the shore on this special occasion rare Monday off.
I’m so glad we went and think this will be a new ‘go to’ for us, especially when not wanting to spend extra on gas, spending $ and time trekking to my beloved Ocean City.
Route 55 South all the way for us — boom — there in under a half hour!
The parking is great and puts you directly across from the awesome lake and ‘beach.’ It’s only $ 2/​pp to enter.
You can literally spend your whole day here sunning and swimming. Just pack your sun block, some towels & a nice lunch b/​c they only have a snack stand w/​junkie foods (for the most part).
My kids had a great time in the lake — mainly goofing off and playing w/​the baby catfish. (they were super cute!).
Lifeguards were on duty and on point.
There are restrooms, showers/​changing areas BUT no where for your trash?!
What you take in, you take out. Probably the only negative from me for this sweet little place.
There are also nice trails to walk through that are dog friendly.
We checked out the cabins and may rent one later in the summer. This is my kind of camping — indoor facilities and a stove, etc. $ 50/​night from what we saw. Of course the website has the full details.
We’re all looking forward to going back and soon!

I love this place! Great for trail running and mountain biking. I also kayak a lot. And picnic. Just a little gem in south jersey! I forgot to mention its pet friendly!