Parvin State Park

Parvin State Park located in beautiful South Jersey. Come camp, hike, fish, boat or picnic with us! Come camp, hike, fish, boat or picnic at our NJ State Park.

08/24/2026

Check out this view from the main parking area at Parvin State Park. The parking lot was created to accommodate the needs of guests in the 1930s. On an average day in July of 1934 one thousand people would access the beach area! Because of this high volume of guests, a parking area was desperately needed to accommodate all of those guests. A new parking lot was created by the CCC in conjunction with the construction of the beach building which acted as a bathhouse for swimmers and sunbathers.

As cars became the main source of transportation and local families were able to have their own vehicle, accommodations like these became even more crucial. The parking lot and the guardhouse still stand today, a testament to the work done by the Civilian Conservation Corps at Parvin.

If you would like to see more Parvin history, check out our google site! There you will be able to see images like these and explore the progress of the CCC at Parvin State Park. https://sites.google.com/view/parvindigitalproject/home See less

08/17/2026

Step back into time when the Civilian Conservation Corps created and put the finishing touches on the beach complex area at Parvin State Park. Pictured here are enrollees in the winter of 1937 working on the courtyard and planter boxes. Winter was a crucial period of work for the CCC; despite the cold temperatures, beach and lake maintenance were completed during the cooler months.

At this time, groups of World War I veterans joined the company at Parvin. These men provided experience and technical training that younger enrollees did not always have, which enhanced the speed and craftmanship of the projects completed by the company. Their work is still standing today, and these planter boxes still serve as a vital native plant area for our pollinators.

Want to learn more about the CCC at Parvin State Park? You can check out our google site! There you will be able to see images like these and explore the progress of the CCC at Parvin State Park. https://sites.google.com/view/parvindigitalproject/home See less

08/10/2026

Much of Parvin's history is owed to the work completed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and early 1940s. We will be sharing these 'before and after' videos at some of the most iconic, or well traveled areas of the park to show you how the park has changed.

Seen here is historic Cabin 18. While today you can rent and stay in this cabin, in the past this site served as the dwelling for the park caretaker and even as the nature center. These cabins were built in the late 1930s by the men of the CCC at Parvin. Their goal was to create a space for recreation and relaxation at the newly completed Thundergust Lake. Their legacy is still felt today as families still utilize these cabins for their camping and hiking trips at Parvin.

If you would like to see more Parvin history, check out our google site! There you will be able to see images like these and explore the progress of the CCC at Parvin State Park. https://sites.google.com/view/parvindigitalproject/home

08/07/2026

Congratulations to Sherri Riddle, our July Parvin Perspectives featured photographer!

This month's spotlight captures a quiet moment of wildlife at Parvin. Sherri’s photo showcases a great blue heron resting on a fallen log along one of our lakes, with a surprise guest joining the scene — a turtle soaking up the peaceful moment below.

Sherri shared:
"Parvin often acts as a sanctuary to me. I try to notice little details that others might overlook on my walks there. Recently, on a morning walk, I noticed this great blue heron resting on an overturned tree lying in the lake’s edge so I quickly snapped the pic and went on my way. When I looked at the pic, to my surprise he had a respite buddy, the mighty turtle resting toward the bottom of the photo. They looked like uncommon friends."

Moments like this remind us that Parvin isn't just a place to visit... it's a place to slow down, connect with nature, and discover something new around every corner.

07/29/2026

YOU’RE INVITED! Join New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Allaire State Park in Monmouth County for National Night Out, an evening of family-friendly fun celebrating New Jersey's natural resources and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection partners who help protect and preserve them.

📍 Allaire State Park, Monmouth County
📅 Tuesday, August 11
🕠 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Participating agencies include the New Jersey State Park Police, New Jersey State Parks, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, Fish & Wildlife, Conservation Police, Watershed & Land Management, and more.

Bring the whole family for an evening packed with:
🐾 K-9 demonstrations
🚒 Emergency vehicles & equipment displays
🎯 Games & kids activities
🎁 Giveaways & more!

VENDORS WANTED 🍦
The State Park Police is seeking local organizations and performers interested in donating their time to help host kids activities, outdoor demonstrations, live music, crafts, food donations and games at the event. To get involved, please contact [email protected]

ABOUT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 🚔
National Night Out, also known as America’s Night Out Against Crime, began in 1984 as an initiative to help communities and police come together to fight crime in their neighborhoods. The New Jersey State Park Police has hosted the Department of Environmental Protection's National Night Out event for the past three years.

07/26/2026

And just like that, we have our new T-Style Fishing Dock installed, the White Bridge repainted, and a very successful premier Beach Bonfire event all wrapped up in one week! Thank you to all our amazing staff and visitors for their dedication to keeping Parvin fresh and welcoming.

Stay tuned for some upcoming events with our Nature Center staff and keep an eye out for the next bonfire announcement!

🗓️Upcoming Events:
> Sunday, July 26th - Full Moon Hike @ Main Office 8PM
> Friday, July 31st - Dog Walk @ Main Office 10AM
> Saturday, August 1st - Learn About Flowers Walk @ Main Office 10AM
> Sunday, August 2nd - Wild Berries Walk @ Main Office @ 10AM
> All History walks will be conducted @ Main Office 9AM Fri - Sun

07/24/2026

More exciting improvements are happening at Parvin State Park!

Our maintenance team has been hard at work over the past few days replacing the fishing dock at Fisherman’s Landing with a brand-new, improved dock.

Be sure to stop by this weekend to check it out, cast a line, and enjoy everything Parvin has to offer. We look forward to seeing you!

04/09/2026

Exciting improvements at Parvin State Park!

Our new EZ Launch and floating dock at Parvin Lake are ready to make your time on the water easier and more enjoyable.

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone out on the lake this season! 🚣

Address

701 Almond Road
Pittsgrove Township, NJ
08318

Telephone

+18563588616

Website

http://state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/parvin.html

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