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Double Trouble State Park
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| State Park Overview: |
 | Double Trouble State Park offers an outstanding example of the Pine Barrens ecosystem and a window into the Pine Barrens history. The park provides the protection and interpretation of over 8000 acres of significant natural, cultural, and recreational resources representative of the Pinelands National Reserve.
Its location and resource base afford an opportunity to introduce visitors to southern New Jersey's natural and cultural heritage. Both the natural environment, consisting of a high quality Pinelands watershed, and an extremely well preserved historic village associated with New Jersey cranberry agriculture and Atlantic White Cedar logging and milling industries are available to visitors at Double Trouble State Park. |
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Easy Ride for trail bikes.
The trails are mostly level, wide and easy to ride. There are some sandy spots so be careful. Mostly they are hard packed sand/dirt former access roads for the cranberry bogs. There are lots of quiet places and abundant nature to enjoy.
Written by Oceanrez
10-Oct-2008
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Double The Fun
Double Trouble is a gem. Wander hiking trails through old bogs, kayak Cedar Creek and soak up the serenity. You can imagine the activity in the cranberry packing house or saw mill.
Written by Loney
13-Oct-2008
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| Trails: |
| The Double Trouble State Park Nature Trail is a 1.5-mile, self-guided, loop trail in which both natural and historical items are delineated and interpreted in the Trail Guide. Trail Guides are available at the trailhead in the historic village. |
| History of the Area: |
| There are conflicting stories about the naming of Double Trouble. Most of the common legends centered around the dam on Cedar Creek. The earliest story attributes the name to Thomas Potter who coined the words "Double Trouble" after spring rains washed out the dam two times in one season.
A more colorful legend involves local muskrats that persisted in gnawing at the dam, which caused frequent leaks. Such leaks gave rise to the alarm "Here's trouble", upon which workmen would rush to repair the leak. One day two breaks were discovered and one worker overheard the shout "Here's double trouble". Whatever the origin of the name, most sources suggest that the unusual title was born with the start of the cranberry industry. |
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| B&Bs / Inns | | Evergreen Inn Bed and Breakfast - Award-Winning Breakfast in a fun and friendly B&B at the Jersey Shore! Double Whirlpools, 'Floating' Fireplaces, Private Balconies - open all year for Fun in the Sun, or the Cure for Cabin Fever. | | Hollycroft Inn - 1908 'mountain lodge' retreat in 'Arts & Crafts' style, on a wooded knoll overlooking Lake Como, with the ocean just beyond. 8 guestrooms
w/ private baths, full breakfast,AC, bicycles, beach badg | | White Lilac Inn - Romantic,victorian Seashore Inn with Southern charm and hospitality. Guest room themes from the VT. Cabin to our Victorian Treasure Suite, Fireplaces in every room, Double Whirlpool tubs and private p | | | |  | Manchester Inn Bed and Breakfast - Ocean Grove, NJ
The Manchester Inn, The Ocean Grove New Jersey Bed Breakfast and The Secret Garden Restaurant are steps from the white sandy beach and the gentle surf of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the cooling ocean breezes from our rocking chair porch while overlooking Ocean Pathway, Ocean Groves finest avenue!
Web Site: http://www.themanchesterinn.com/index.htm |
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The Manchester Inn, The Ocean Grove New Jersey Bed Breakfast and The Secret Garden Restaurant are steps from the white sandy beach and the gentle surf of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the cooling ocean breezes from our rocking chair porch while overlooking Ocean Pathway, Ocean Groves finest avenue!
Web Site: http://www.themanchesterinn.com/index.htm |
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| Parks and Forestry - Virtual Tours - Double Trouble State Park - ... lands mgt. american revolution interpretation & education corporate partners Visit the Double Trouble State Park Home Page Originally a cranberry farm and packing plant, the former company town ... | | Hiking Double Trouble State Park - DOUBLE TROUBLE STATE PARK Lacey Township, Ocean County, NJ Directions : From the North; New Jersey Turnpike; Exit 11 to get onto Garden State Parkway; Exit 80 get off and then turn left (south ... | | Ocean County Attractions - ... SELECTED OCEAN COUNTY ATTRACTIONS 1. BERKELEY TOWNSHIP (BAYVILLE) Berkeley Island County Park Double Trouble State Park Robert J. Miller Airpark 2. DOVER TOWNSHIP (TOMS RIVER) Cattus Island County ... | | Free things to do in Ocean County - ... Oct. - Founders/Heritage Days - Classic Cycllng Meets - Pro Volley Ball - Cranberry Harvest - Double Trouble State Park/Oct. - Jet Ski Championships - LBI 18 Mile Marathon/Oct. - Easter Parades ... | | Red Maple - ... including sides of streams. Photographed on Georgian Court College Nature Trail and Double Trouble State Park. April. Staminate Flowers. April. Pistillate Flowers. Early May. Seeds, and Young ... | | Inkberry Holly - ... a distinctive slight notch near the apex. Common in forested wetlands, but tolerates drier conditions. Photographed at Double Trouble State Park and Lake Carasaljo Municipal Park. June. February. | | Mountain Biking in New Jersey - Information about walking, bicycling, and mountain biking in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including ... and Raritan Feeder Canal Double Trouble State Park Edgar Felix Bikeway Estell Manor County ... |
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| Double Trouble Historic Village
Originally a cranberry farm and packing plant, the former company town called Double Trouble is a window into past and current industries in the Pinelands. The Double Trouble Company was formed to sell timber, millwork products and cranberries. A succession of sawmills has been on site since the mid-1700s. The village consists of cranberry bogs and fourteen original historic structures dating from the late 19th century through the early 20th century including a general store, a schoolhouse and cottages. The sawmill was restored in 1995, and the cranberry sorting and packing house were completed in 1996.
Cedar Creek
The park features over 8,000 acres of Pine Barrens habitats. From its headwaters in Greenwood Forest Management Area to its mouth at Barnegat Bay, Cedar Creek provides the water required for cranberry culture and supplies a pure source of water for wildlife. The creek is an excellent stream for canoeing and kayaking. Adjacent bogs and uplands provide examples of plants characteristic to the Pine Barrens. |
| Area Campgrounds | | Brookville Campground
224 Jones Road Box 169
Barnegat, NJ
609-698-3134
| Long Beach RV Resort
Route 72 Box 30
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609-698-5684
| Cedar Creek Campground
1052 Route 9
Bayville, NJ
732-269-1413
| Wading Pines Camping Resort
85 Godfrey Bridge Road
Chatsworth, NJ
609-726-1313
| Butterfly Camping Resort
360 Butterfly Road
Jackson, NJ
732-928-2107
| Indian Rock Family Campground
920 West Veterans Highway
Jackson, NJ
732-928-0034
| Laurel Pond Resort Condo Association
720 Route 537
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| Maple Lake Campground
Route 528
Jackson, NJ
732-367-0177
| Tip Tam Camping Resort
301 Brewers Bridge Road
Jackson, NJ
732-363-4036
| Surf and Stream Campground
1801 Ridgeway Road
Toms River, NJ
732-349-8919
| Sea Pirate Campground
148 Route 9
West Creek, NJ
609-296-7400
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| Garden State Parkway South: Take exit 80, turn left off exit ramp, travel south on Double Trouble Road about four miles to stop sign. Park entrance straight ahead across road.
Garden State Parkway North: Take exit 74, turn east on Lacey Road. Make left onto Manchester Boulevard, left again onto Western Boulevard. At stop sign, turn left onto County Route 618 (Veterans Boulevard), proceed west under Garden State Parkway bridge, park entrance on left. |
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