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Barnegat Light

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park

Daily Badge$10
Lifeguard10am–5pm
SeasonJune – Sept
RulesVerified

2026 Badge Prices

Daily
$10
Weekly
$25
Pre-season
$40
by June 5, 2026
In-season
$50
Under 12 always free65+ — $12 (annual)Veterans — free daily
(609) 494-9196Official source ↗

Lifeguard Season

Season Opens
Mid-June 2026
Hours
10:00am–5:00pm daily
Status
Off duty until June 2026

DO NOT swim at unguarded beaches.

Guarded Beaches
Ocean beach accesses with flags (4th–9th St. area serviced by Beach Tram)Bay Beach at 25th St. & Bayview Ave. (guarded, great for young children)

Beach Rules

Verified 2026
DogsAllowed

NOT on beach April 15 – September 30. Leashed at all times in the off-season.

Tents & Umbrellas

Not posted — confirm with the borough

SurfingAllowed

Allowed between the blue flags

AlcoholNot allowed

Prohibited

SmokingNot allowed

Prohibited, including e-cigarettes (borough code)

Drones & Kites

Not posted — confirm with the borough

Alcohol, smoking and e-cigarettes prohibited. Beach fires require a Borough permit + Ocean County Fire Marshal approval.

Accessibility

Bay Beach — 25th St. & Bayview Ave.

Wheelchair

Guarded bay-side beach — great for families with young children. Beach Wheels available at no charge (funded by donations); reservations required. Beach Tram runs between 4th and 9th Street ocean beaches — free with valid badge.

(609) 494-9196

Barnegat Light Beach Tram

Beach Tram for patrons between 4th St. and 9th St. Picks up at each street end and transports to the lifeguarded area between 9th and 10th St. All passengers 12+ must have a valid beach badge.

Free · Same hours as lifeguards — 10:00am–5:00pm (not operating 1pm–2pm); last pick-up ~5:00pm

(609) 494-9196