Cheesequake State Park, Nature reserve in Matawan, United States.
Cheesequake State Park covers around 1,569 acres with varied landscapes including saltwater marshes, cedar swamps, pine forests, and hardwood stands at sea level. Five marked trails run through the grounds, each offering different routes for exploring the terrain.
The state established the park in 1940 as a protected natural area. Long before its creation, Native Americans inhabited this region, and later European colonists settled along the New Jersey coast.
The Interpretive Center displays exhibits about regional wildlife and natural habitats found in the area. These displays help visitors understand the ecological diversity of the landscape.
The grounds have fifty tent sites with fire rings and offer access to trails of varying length and difficulty. The nearby Hooks Creek Lake provides swimming opportunities during the warmer months for visitors.
The area sits at a rare ecological boundary where northern hardwood forests meet southern pine forests. This unusual mixture of different forest types is found in few places across the region.
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