Winter at Island Beach State Park

South of Seaside Park, and north of Barnegat Inlet, Island Beach State Park is one of the treasures of the Jersey Shore. Nine miles of natural barrier island, this park encompasses some of the most beautiful scenery in the state.

The natural, unspoiled beauty of this park is a vast contrast to much of the over-developed shore. Vast dunes covered with goldenrod, beach plum and black cherry delight the eye. Magnificent beaches offer natural splendor for swimming or surf fishing. Miles of bay-side wetlands are a naturalist's delight.

Activities permitted include swimming, fishing, limited boat launching, hiking, horseback riding, nature trails, and canoeing.

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• IBSP
• Island
• Beach
• State
• Park
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• Barnegat
• Bay

[Irving0403]

The best time (in my opinion) to be "down the shore." Very nicely done -- thank you!

[wanderlieder1]

Lovely. I also spent my childhood summers in South Seaside. The park was then known as "Phipp's Estate," and was forbidden territory. Of course, we managed to sneak around the beach fence at low tide... We now go legally and enjoy it very much, as do our children and grandchildren. Thank you!

[nobodykh]

yeah aside from a few buildings the park is literally undisturbed the great depression being down right horrible was like a saving grace 4 island beach state park

[jpamusher]

Taking my dog for a winter hike there tommorrow. Nice video!

[butlerdawgs78]

hey nobodykh i think we could both agree that island beach state park not being developed was a great thing. you get to go to the beach and take a walk and see nothing but dunes, birds, flies unfortunately. just like god inteneded...lol... the bath houses and the governors mansion are kind of an eye sore, but the rest is still beautiful

[robertwood123]

Thank You - Great Video!

[nobodykh]

rfdet island beach state park was going to be developed by this billionare guy but because of the great depression he lost all his money and the park was never able to be built up

[jsbach15]

Simply gorgeous!