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REGISTRATION, RESERVATIONS AND FEES

Registration Information

We require registration for our programs and reservations for our exclusive use areas.

Registration for programs:

The staff of the Atlantic County Division of Parks and Recreation offers environmental and recreational programs to the general public and interested groups. Most programs are held at the Estell Manor Park located on Route 50, four miles south of Mays Landing, unless otherwise noted. Registration is necessary and may be taken over the phone if the program does not require a fee. Call (609) 625-1897 between 8-4 on weekdays and 10-4 on weekends. All programs require advanced registration by all participants. If a program fills, a waiting list is maintained so that any cancellations may be filled. Please, if you cannot make it to a program for which you've registered, call us to let us know. Your call will enable us to fill your spot with others from the waiting list. For programs requiring a fee, please use the form at the end of this page. All fees must be paid by check or money order payable to "Treasurer, Atlantic County", unless noted.

Reservation Information

Reservations for Exclusive Use:

Exclusive use reservations are taken for pavilions, gazebos, other structures and camping areas only. This includes daily rental of the structure only. It does not include bathrooms or playground facilities. Currently, these areas include the gazebo at Gaskill Park, the shelter area at Oscar E. McClinton Jr., Waterfront Park, the Gazebo at Lake Lenape Park, the Pavilions A, B and C, and camping at Estell Manor Park, camping at Lake Lenape, and camping at Acagisca.

Visitors, families, and groups wishing to reserve facilities must complete and sign a reservation request form or camping permit, and pay the appropriate fee. The signature of the contact person signifies that they've read the Park Rules and Regulations and agree to abide by them. All reservations will be considered tentative until signed request form and payment are received and are confirmed by park staff. These must be received with in SEVEN days, or the request will be taken off hold. For large group reservations, insurance may be required.

Reservations for all the above listed facilities are processed through our Lake Lenape Reservation Office, 6303 Old Harding Highway, Mays Landing, NJ 08330. Call 609 625 8219 for further information and availability.

Cancellations:

The Division of Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel any program due to unforeseen problems or inclement weather. All pre-registered participants will be notified should this occur, if their phone numbers are included on the registration form.

Refunds:

If you must cancel a reservation, you must send us notification in the mail of your relinquishment in order to receive a refund (minus the $5.00 processing fee). Otherwise, you may receive a reservation extension, which allows you to use the fee paid toward another date within a year of the original reservation date. You must notify us before the date of reservation (or on the date, if raining) to receive the refund or extension. Your money will not be refunded or extended if you notify us after the fact. We will not issue raindates.

Fees:

CLICK HERE to print the fee list.

Shelter area at Oscar E. McClinton Jr., Waterfront Park
A central pavilion provides scenic views of the Absecon Inlet.  This waterfront park includes a children’s play area.  Ideal for weddings and picnicking. 

$30 / event

Gazebo in Gaskill Park
This beautiful park is located at the bulkhead of the Great Egg Harbor River in Mays Landing.  This park also provides a scenic view for photography, and is a popular spot for weddings.

$30 / event / day

Gazebo in Lake Lenape Park West
Lake Lenape West is located at 6303 Old Harding Hwy., in Mays Landing.  The gazebo is located near the playground with a lake view.  Ideal for birthday and wedding parties.

$30 / event

Pavilions at Estell Manor Park (up to 50 people)
Estell Manor Park is located 3.5 miles south of Mays Landing on Route 50 South. It is bordered by the Great Egg Harbor River / South River to the east and by Route 50 to the west. In all, it is about 1700 acres large. This is Atlantic County Park System's most popular park.

$30 / event / day

Pavilions in Lake Lenape Park East
Lake Lenape East is located at 753 Park Road in Mays Landing.  This park has a baseball field and volley ball courts for your enjoyment
 
Pavilion 1 (holds up to 100 people) $60 / event
Pavilion 3 (holds up to 50 people) $30 / event
Yellow/White Tent (minimum of 60 people and a $1.00 per head any additional) $60 / event

Plus a $5.00 nonrefundable processing fee per reservation.


CAMPING FEES:  Camping season runs April 1st to November 1st

Individual/Family Tent Campsite
Lake Lenape has 18 individual campsites available.  There are also 8 additional individual campsites at the North End of Estell Manor Park.   Reservations will not be accepted over the phone for family or individual sites.  Reservations will be taken in person at the Lake Lenape Reservation Office. For more information please call 609-625-8219.

$17.00/night

Group Tent Campsite
There are (3) three group Camping sites at Camp Acagisca.  Group sites are designed for larger camping groups who bring their own equipment. There is also a group Camping site located at the North End of Estell Manor Park.
Maximum 20 people

$25.00/night

Acagisca Lodge
The lodge at Camp Acagisca was refurbished in 2009.  The lodge can be reserved with or without the group campsite and is mainly used for meetings.
             With group camp site
            Just lodge (no camp site)

$50.00/day
$75.00/day

Payment by check or money order, payable to “Atlantic County Treasurer”.

If you have any questions about Atlantic County Parks and Recreation
CLICK HERE to send an email to Eric Husta, Assistant County Park Superintendent