National parks near Cedar Glen Lakes, New Jersey
Cedar Glen Lakes sits inside the Toms River area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Toms River for the full write-up.
Shenandoah National Park is the closest national park to Cedar Glen Lakes, New Jersey — 233 mi (375 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 5 hr 58 min behind the wheel.
Shenandoah is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Cedar Glen Lakes gates the entrance itself, but 2 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Cedar Glen Lakes has a population of about 1,421.
National parks near Cedar Glen Lakes
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 233 mi (375 km) | 5 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 314 mi (505 km) | 7 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 370 mi (596 km) | 9 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 381 mi (614 km) | 9 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 385 mi (620 km) | 9 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 439 mi (706 km) | 10 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 440 mi (708 km) | 10 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 446 mi (717 km) | 11 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 479 mi (770 km) | 11 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 517 mi (832 km) | 12 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Cedar Glen Lakes
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah | Old Rag Mountain Tickets | One road or area | Timed reservation |
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Cedar Glen Lakes
Within reach of Cedar Glen Lakes, 14 campgrounds across 4 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 5 at New River Gorge, 4 at Shenandoah, 4 at Acadia, and 1 at Cuyahoga Valley.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
Shenandoah National Park is generally best March through May, then September through November, with February and December as the quieter shoulder either side.
Midsummer is hot, humid, and buggy; winter is mild and one of the better times to visit.
Biting insects and afternoon storms dominate summer. Repellent and a rain shell matter more than warm layers.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Cedar Glen Lakes are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah → New River Gorge | 151 mi (244 km) | 4 hr 2 min |
| Thousand Islands → Rouge | 165 mi (266 km) | 4 hr 22 min |
| Rouge → Cuyahoga Valley | 220 mi (354 km) | 5 hr 40 min |
| New River Gorge → Cuyahoga Valley | 220 mi (355 km) | 5 hr 40 min |
Planning a trip from Cedar Glen Lakes
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
Other towns in Ocean County
- Toms River
- Brick
- Lakewood
- Bayville
- Point Pleasant
- Ocean Acres
- Holiday City-Berkeley
- Beachwood
- Pine Lake Park
- Mystic Island
- Crestwood Village
- Forked River
- Point Pleasant Beach
- Leisure Village
- Leisure Village East
- Beach Haven West
- South Toms River
- Holiday City South
- Leisure Village West-Pine Lake Park
- Tuckerton
- Seaside Heights
- Barnegat
- Lakehurst
- New Egypt
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Cedar Glen Lakes?
Shenandoah National Park. It is about 233 mi (375 km) from Cedar Glen Lakes, roughly 5 hr 58 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Cedar Glen Lakes?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Cedar Glen Lakes?
10 parks are within reach of Cedar Glen Lakes, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Cedar Glen Lakes?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 2 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Old Rag Mountain Tickets at Shenandoah and Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations at Acadia. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Cedar Glen Lakes?
Recreation.gov lists 14 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Cedar Glen Lakes. They are spread across 4 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Cedar Glen Lakes?
For Shenandoah National Park, the closest one, generally March through May, then September through November. Either side of that, February and December stays quieter.