Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
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| Barnegat Lighthouse State Park | |
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  Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Location in New Jersey  Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Location in United States | |
| Location | Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°45′47″N 74°06′29″W / 39.763031°N 74.107983°W[1] |
| Area | 0.13 acres (0.053 ha) |
| Established | 1951 |
| Operated by | New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry |
| Website | Official website  |
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park is located on the northern tip of Long Beach Island in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. The area where the lighthouse stands was regarded as one of the most important navigational points for ships bound to and from New York Harbor. The ships were dependent upon the Barnegat Lighthouse to avoid the shoals extending from the shoreline. The fast currents, shifting sandbars, and offshore shoals challenged sailors.[1] The park is included as a maritime site on the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail.[2] The park is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry.
