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Spring Lake-Washington Ave.

Spring Lake, New Jersey, United States

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This Atlantic Ocean beach is located between Washington and Jersey Avenues in Spring Lake, where visitors will find over 2 miles of sandy beaches. Spring Lake is also home to the "longest uninterrupted non-commercial boardwalk in the state." Beach badges are required for visitors to Spring Lake's beaches.

Lifeguards are present daily beginning June 15th through Labor Day.

North End & South End pavilions have food, outdoor showers & restrooms daily beginning Mid-June.

Beach Badges are required **

Beachgoers must purchase and display a beach badge. Daily badge for people 12 and older is $20, children 6-11 is $10 and admission is free for those 5 and under. There are public restrooms at certain locations near the beach.

Go to this website to learn more: https://www.springlakeboro.org/beach-and-pools.html

Surfing and Stand Up Paddle Boarding are permitted at this beach between 9am-6pm at the discretion of management.

Fishing is allowed at this beach between 9am-6pm in the designated areas.

Kayaking, and Windsurfing are NOT permitted at this beach.

FISHING AREAS: Between the hours of 9a - 6p fishing is permitted ONLY in the designated areas below.

(https://www.springlake.org/springlakebeach)

* Pitney Ave Jetty (north & south sides)

* Washington Ave Jetty (north & south)

* Newark Ave Jetty (north only)

* Passaic Ave Jetty (north & south)

* Sussex Ave Jetty (E&S) north only

Fishing is not permitted in other areas.

Updated June 2021

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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