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As of March 14, 2024: Policies for Beach Parking Pass, RV Sites, and Billeting for 2024 have been posted.
The beach parking lot will be open between the hours of 0900 and 1900 during the period of May 25, 2024 through September 7, 2024.
The NGTC is selling beach parking passes beginning February 5, 2024 ($55.00 parking pass fee plus $1.50 service and postal fee if mailed).
To purchase a beach parking pass remotely, sponsors must fill out an application using the link below. Once the application is submitted, the sponsor will be contacted by a NGTC staff member for payment. A first-time sponsor is not eligible to purchase beach parking passes remotely and must appear in-person during the hours as outlined below to present identification. Orders will not be taken over the phone.
Beach parking passes will be issued/sold in-person between the hours of 9:00 am through 12:00 pm Monday thru Friday. Please call Ms. Victoria Lizaire before driving to the NGTC to confirm Ms. Lizaire is available. Call 732-974-4500, select 1, then 1.
Besides the rules outlined in the 2024 Beach Parking Pass Policy, the Governor's current Executive Orders apply.
Visitors must present valid identification at the Access Control Point in accordance with the 2024 Beach Parking Pass Policy.
The grassy picnic area near the beach is equipped with picnic tables and can be utilized by reservation only.
To reserve the picnic area, please call 732-974-4500, select 1, then option 3.
The covered pavilion is equipped with picnic tables, a gas grill, and a horseshoe pit, and is frequently reserved by National Guard units for Family Day Picnics and unit morale events. The pavilion can be utilized by reservation only.
To reserve the picnic area, please call 732-974-4500, select 1, then option 3.
There are nine RV campsites located along Stockton Lake with water, electric, and sewage hook ups. A bathhouse is also available for campers to utilize.
Summer season runs May 25, 2024 through September 7, 2024. There will be no access to the beach as of September 7, 2024. Sites will be available for self-sustainable RV's during the off-season period of September 8, 2024 through May 24, 2025.
Reservation requests for the summer season will begin April 1, 2024. The requests will be taken via application only. No calls or walk-ins will be accepted. Reservation requests may be submitted online using the link below. A NGTC staff member will contact the requestor upon receipt of the application in the order that it was received.
Reservation requests for the off-season will be accepted throughout the year. The requests for the off-season will also be accepted via application only. Requests for the off-season may be submitted online using the link below. A NGTC staff member will contact the requestor upon receipt of the application in the order that it was received.
For more information, refer to the current Recreational Vehicle Information Sheet.
We have three cottages at the Training Center available as week long summer rentals beginning May 25, 2024 to September 7, 2024. Rentals are selected through an application process.
For more information regarding the cottages and application process, refer to the current Billeting Program Information Sheet.
