Information about Allaire State Park New Jersey Parks

Allaire is a restored ironmaking Village featuring James P. Allaire's home, trade shops, ovens, old mill, general store, church, bakery, and many small building structures. Among the many cool things to see and do at Allaire, is the Barn Complex where you can experience live demonstrations of leatherworking, knot tying, tanning or harness repair. During special events, the site is used to demonstrate 19th Century Laundry procedures, storytelling, singing and dancing, apple bobbing, and even pumpkin painting on All Hallows Eve.

You can take a ride on a steam train while costumed characters talk about the history of the Village. The train does special rides for kids at Easter and Christmas time.

Costumed interpreters throughout the Historic Village's homes offer visitors demonstrations in various aspects of 19th Century domestic life, such as hearth cooking, spinning, quilting and sewing, laundry, gardening, and even proper etiquette.

The children of the village demonstrate popular games of the time as well as the chores which prepared them for later life.

You can also take tours of the Allaire Mansion. Tours begin on the Hour and Half Hour.

The 3,086-acre park is open Wednesday through Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day from 12 Noon to 4 pm.

From Labor Day through November it is only open on Saturday and Sunday from 12 Noon to 4 pm. It is also open during the Month of May on weekends.

They are open in the winter for special events only. See their upcoming events Calendar to find special events.

Allaire State Park is known for its beautiful trails that offer a wide variety of activities. Spend the day hiking, horseback riding, biking, and exploring!

With over 800 miles of trails, you're bound to stumble across something amazing! Trails vary from easy to difficult and unmarked. In the warmer months, enjoy camping on their beautiful sites!

You can choose traditional tent camping, yurts - circular tents built on a wood frame with wood floors, a deck, and Plexiglas skylight, or cabin camping.

Spend the weekend and explore their 3,200-acre park. Also enjoy fishing, canoeing, and hunting during season.