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Hooks Creek Lake Beach
4.5★ · 44 Google ratings · Old Bridge, New Jersey
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
125 yd away · paid
Restrooms
Yes · 300 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
79°F
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
125 yd of shoreline
Sand
310 ft from the water to the back
Map of Hooks Creek Lake Beach
Guide
Good to know
Visit on rainy weekdays
Sunny days draw crowds; rainy days offer peaceful trails and maintained grounds with minimal visitors.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2025
Bring insect repellent
Mosquitoes and duck droppings are common complaints; insect protection is essential, especially in warmer months.
Check if swimming is open
Swimming closes at 5:45pm daily and is sometimes unavailable due to maintenance or safety concerns.
Bring your own food and drinks
Concession prices are high; bringing a picnic saves money and gives better dining options.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
74°F · clear
Water
79°F
Wind
4 mph from the SW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Aug 20, 5:17 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Old Bridge, NJ 07747
🅿 Parking 125 yd from the listing
🚽 Restrooms 300 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Hooks Creek Lake Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 125 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Hooks Creek Lake Beach?
1.0 miles in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 22 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Hooks Creek Lake Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 300 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
