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Turkey Swamp Park (Monmouth County Park)


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Jacob Mullis

June 22, 2025

This review is specifically about the Nomoco Road activity area and campgrounds. What an awesome spot for an easy camping weekend. Very well maintained grounds with large clean platform tents that comfortably sleep a family of 4 per tent but could fit 6 if needed. Our site had 6 platform tents with plenty of space for the kids to run around, a picnic pavilion with 3 picnic tables underneath and another 3 tables in the open. There was also a fire ring with 4 benches and a spigot with running water. Portapotties were right at the entryway to the camping area as well as beautiful air conditioned bathrooms by the main field area. There are several of these sites with ample tree cover for privacy but a large group in multiple sites would be fine. The main field is very large and well maintained and there was also a basketball court and volleyball court. Turkey Swamp recreational area with the lake is a bit far to walk to but it is about a 5 minute car ride to the lake, trails, etc. Overall an excellent spot to camp without really having to rough the outdoors.

Michael Blasi

May 21, 2025

There are fish in the water. I have not seen any fish that would set a record, but a decent bite. You can rent peddle boats, canoes or row boats, staff very polite, knowledgeable and helpful. The negative is the lake is maybe 3 feet at its deepest part. Getting to the hot spots are difficult when you are trying to row i 18 inches of water. Overall one of my favorite spots.

Bernadette Bennett

August 13, 2024

Beautiful and clean park. You could see the fish in the swamp. The trails are nicely marked. You can go mountain biking, fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, camping, and more. They have a nice camping section. We also visited the archery area with longest distance 40 and shortest 15. The bathroom was clean

Liudmila Ivanova

August 12, 2024

A great place for everyone with a recreation area for camping, picnic. You can go fishing, boating, hiking, lake, playground, toilets and showers are clean, laundry, we recommend it to everyone, we are delighted and will come back there.

Teresa M

August 06, 2024

This campground has larger sites than at any NJ state park I've ever been to, and much larger than two nearby privately-owned campgrounds that I stayed at other years. The bathrooms are clean, the showers work just fine, and the playground is newer and in great condition. The rangers are very helpful and pleasant. Trash and recycling bins are located at each site and are changed by the staff frequently. The campground is well-shaded with many trees. We had a wonderful time despite the rainy weekend.

Kyra Hoffmann

March 08, 2022

Nice spot for a picnic on the lake and some canoeing in the summer. Play grounds for the kids. Trails are OK but there are lots of mucky segments and minimal elevation changes .

Isabel Gallo

February 10, 2022

This park is a hidden gem Kid friendly ...get your fishing poles ready to catch some fish from the lake . A great day out

Stan Fernandes

January 03, 2022

This is a great county park. Plenty of hiking trails, a pond for fishing, and a campground. I was here for the archery range which is well maintanined. Highly recommend to spend a couple hours enjoying the outdoors.

Kevin Labadessa

September 11, 2021

Turkey Swamp is one of my favorite county parks. The lake is beautiful and all the trails here are easy but still interesting. In the summer season you can rent non motorized boats. The playgrounds here would be a good time for young children. I have never camped here but I often see RVs and campers here enjoying the outdoors. A really beautiful place to visit!!!

Daniel L Kerr Jr

March 22, 2021

Trails for horseback riding are shared with hikers and they can be a bit small in some places. The open fields are fantastic for trotting and the canter! Clean and quiet!