Clayton Park

Trail in Upper Freehold, New Jersey · Free

A quiet 456-acre western Monmouth forest with an old-growth section and about 6 miles of hilly trails.

Visiting Clayton Park

Portions open to deer hunting in the 2026/2027 season; wear bright colors in fall.

TK's Ice Cream
ice cream
Ice cream stand on Route 539 in Cream Ridge that is on the NJ Ice Cream Trail and also makes custom ice cream cakes.
Sorella's Trattoria
italian, pizza
Italian trattoria and pizzeria on Yardville-Allentown Road with online ordering.
Via Roma II
italian, pizza
Pizzeria and Italian restaurant in the Yardville-Allentown Road shopping strip.
Screamin' Hill Beer Farm
craft beer
Farm brewery in Cream Ridge that grows ingredients for its own beers and runs a taproom on the farm.
The Roost
american, pub fare
American bar and restaurant at Cream Ridge Golf Course, with a large outdoor patio overlooking the course.
Crosswicks Creek Park
park
A 2,366-acre county park along Crosswicks Creek, centered on Historic Walnford, with informal trails, creek paddling, and a fishing hole.

61 Emley's Hill Road, Upper Freehold, NJ 08526. It's in Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Clayton Park is free to visit.

Solo, dog, friends. About 2 hours is a typical visit.