Jamesburg Park Conservation Area
Directions
Washington Avenue Trailheads: From the north take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 9 and proceed south on NJ 18. In 3.5 miles, turn right onto Cranbury-South River Road (County Route 535) and follow it for 4.1 miles to Helmetta Boulevard. Turn left onto Helmetta Boulevard and take the next right on Port Street, which ends at Washington Avenue. Turn left onto Washington Avenue to travel roughly 0.4 mile to the trailhead. GPS coordinates: 40.377575, -74.432408
Cedar Swamp Trail Trailhead: Follow directions as above to Helmetta Boulevard. Once on Helmetta Boulevard proceed for 0.6 mile to the trailhead. GPS coordinates: 40.386092,-74.428918
Alternatively, use Contact Information on this site for driving directions to two parking areas, including GPS Coordinates.
Park Overview
A conservation area that lies within the Spotswood Outlier – the northernmost area of New Jersey Pine Barrens habitat
Trail Overview
Use the Web Map link on this site to view a network of four marked trails that individually range from 0.6 to 2.7 miles and together total 7.0 miles. In addition there are numerous unmarked sand trails (some appearing on the Web Map), although the park administration advises staying on blazed trails for safety. The pathways can become muddy after wet weather.
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Park Description
Jamesburg Park Conservation Area
Jamesburg Park features typical Pine Barrens species -- pitch pine trees, blueberries, huckleberries and post oaks. The wetlands protect Atlantic white cedar trees and carnivorous pitcher plants. Several endangered and threatened species of plants and animals have been observed in this preserved open space