Between the Pine Barrens and the Barnegat Bay
Lies Waretown, in Southern Ocean County, NJ

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Tucked away in southern coastal New Jersey lies a town steeped in history, yet alive with year-round excitement and fun! This is where you'll find Waretown! From its bayfront location directly across from the Barnegat Inlet, the many marinas here offer direct access to deep-sea fishing in the Atlantic Ocean. Private charters are available for half day to multi-day excursions to catch that tuna, swordfish or shark! For the less daring, the calm and mostly shallow waters of the Barnegat Bay offer up crabs, clams, and an assortment of fish for anglers! Rentals of canoes, kayaks, rowboats and jet skis are available along the coastal waters. (READ MORE.)

 

Waretown, politically known as Ocean township, is also located within the Pinelands National Reserve, and is home to miles of hiking and biking trails. The Barnegat Branch Rail Trail, a hiking/biking trail the rail located along the bed of the defunct Barnegat branch of the old Central Railroad of New Jersey, also passes through Waretown parallel to Route 9, a north-south roadway.( READ MORE.) The beautiful and tranquil Wells Mills County Park is located in Waretown and contains over 900 acres, including miles of hiking trails and a cedarstream-fed lake perfect for canoeing!

 

 

Largely residential, Waretown has many neighborhoods, all distinctive and different in their style. Whether it's a bayfront condo or a cabin in the woods, there's a good chance it can be found in Waretown!

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