Formerly known as Lebanon State Park, it was renamed for the former Governor Brendan Byrne. But the place hasn't changed. It is still the Pine Barrens, with a sandy composition, lots of pine trees... More

Formerly known as Lebanon State Park, it was renamed for the former Governor Brendan Byrne. But the place hasn't changed. It is still the Pine Barrens, with a sandy composition, lots of pine trees and camping areas that go on and on. I've attended an annual event here, and have camped a number of time here. The facilities include flush toilets, hot and cold showers, heated bathrooms and firepits. Some of the camp grounds have "common areas". We stay at the area that has an old "saw mill" building, which serves as a community kitchen and meeting area. There are also play areas for the kids. There are also cabins for those who do not have a camper van or who do not want to try out tent camping. They are comfortable and dry. The staff has always been pleasant, the area is always neat and clean. The bathrooms are well cared for, and the common areas are large, well lit and comfortable and dry. My only complaint over the years it the increase in ticks in the area, which is not the parks dept. fault. I've had Lyme's disease and I am not comfortable with the large amount of ticks at many of the East Coast parks. But that has not stopped me from going to the parks, I am just much more careful than I used to be. This is a lovely park, with great facilities and in a nice location. Well worth stopping at if you are in the area.
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