Cape May County
Southern New Jersey shore county with Atlantic Ocean beaches, Delaware Bay sunsets, mainland forests, and barrier-island resort towns.
Things to Do in Cape May County
Use this NJTGO county guide as a starting point for beach towns, boardwalks, historic Cape May, the Wildwoods, Ocean City, nature preserves, camping, boating, fishing, golf, parks, county services, and transportation planning.
Barrier-Island Beach Towns
Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Avalon, Stone Harbor, the Wildwoods, Cape May, and Cape May Point anchor the county's beach, boardwalk, hotel, dining, and summer vacation scene.
Victorian Cape May & Older Villages
Cape May's historic district, Cape May Point, Cold Spring, Dennisville, Tuckahoe, and inland villages give the county a strong historic character beyond the beach season.
Birding, Bays, Wetlands & Trails
Wildlife refuges, Delaware Bay beaches, coastal marshes, county preserves, and migration routes make Cape May County one of New Jersey's best areas for outdoor exploration.
Boardwalks, Zoo, Camping & Golf
The county is built for family vacations, with amusement piers, water parks, campgrounds, golf courses, bike routes, fishing trips, whale watching, and the Cape May County Park & Zoo.
Cape May County Guide Categories
Choose a county category below, then narrow your visit by town, beach community, park, attraction, or travel need.
Arts & Entertainment
Performing arts, galleries, local culture, festivals, theater, music, boardwalk entertainment, and family attractions.
Historic Places
Victorian homes, lighthouses, historic villages, churches, museums, maritime sites, and Cape May County landmarks.
Transportation
Garden State Parkway access, shore roads, ferry planning, airport connections, bus service, and seasonal travel tips.
Parks & Recreation
County parks, beaches, nature preserves, golf, camping, fishing, boating, family recreation, and shore activities.
Cape May County Towns
Cape May County includes famous beach towns, smaller boroughs, mainland townships, bayside communities, and year-round service centers. Linked towns below connect to NJTGO town pages where available.
Education in Cape May County
Cape May County education resources serve year-round residents, seasonal workforce needs, students, families, and continuing-education learners throughout the shore and mainland communities.
Atlantic Cape Community College
341 Court House-South Dennis Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
609-463-4774
Local community college access for degree programs, certificates, workforce training, transfer pathways, and continuing education.
Cape May County Library
30 Mechanic Street
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
609-463-6340
The county library system supports residents and visitors with branches, research help, public computers, events, and community learning resources.
School & Workforce Resources
Cape May County also includes technical, special services, municipal school districts, adult learning options, and seasonal workforce resources connected to tourism, hospitality, healthcare, trades, and public service.
Cape May County Government
The original page used the older “Board of Chosen Freeholders” wording. This refreshed version uses the current New Jersey county terminology: Board of County Commissioners.
County Offices
William E. Sturm, Jr. Administration Building
4 Moore Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Phone: 609-465-1000
Board of County Commissioners
Cape May County government is led by a five-member Board of County Commissioners elected at large to staggered three-year terms.
County Services
- County administration and public information
- Clerk, Sheriff, Surrogate, and Prosecutor resources
- Health, emergency management, transportation, and library services
- Parks, zoo, open space, road notices, and public meetings
Cape May County Parks & Outdoor Places
Cape May County's outdoor identity includes beaches, bays, trails, wildlife preserves, campgrounds, golf courses, fishing, boating, and one of South Jersey's best-known county park and zoo destinations.
Cape May County Park Central
Located on Route 9 East
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
609-465-5271
Over 200 acres, including the zoo, forested areas, picnic areas, walk/bike paths, fishing ponds, picnic shelters, a disc golf course, playgrounds, tennis courts, and a baseball field.
Richard M. Cameron Wildlife Sanctuary
1099 Route 9 South
Palermo, NJ 08223
609-886-6273
Woodlands, lakes, wetlands, dirt and paved walking trails, gazebos, benches, wildlife viewing, and quiet natural scenery.
Fishing Creek Wildlife Preserve
130 Bayshore Road
Del Haven, NJ 08251
609-886-6273
The largest of the county's three parks, with more than 1,700 acres, wetland habitat, Delaware Bay Estuary scenery, soccer, basketball, grills, shelters, and a playground.
Cape May County Park & Zoo
707 North Route 9
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
609-465-5271
A signature county destination for families, school trips, animal programs, walking paths, and year-round visitor planning.
Sports, Recreation, Camping & Golf
The county's recreation mix includes Wildwood boardwalk attractions, beach and bay rentals, camping resorts, golf courses, fishing, boating, and regional pro-sports loyalties.
Family Attractions & Water Recreation
- Morey's Piers & Beachfront Waterparks
3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260
609-522-3900
Amusement piers, waterparks, rides, boardwalk attractions, and family entertainment. - Wildwood Sea-Do
1115 Route 9 South, Cape May, NJ 08210
609-463-3600
Waverunner rentals and water recreation.
Camping
- Beachcomber Camping Resort
462 Seashore Road, Cape May, NJ 08210
609-886-6035 - Holly Shores Camping Resort
491 Route 9, Cape May, NJ 08210
609-886-1234 - Lake Laurie Campground
669 Route 9, Cape May, NJ 08210
609-884-3567 - Seashore Campsites
720 Seashore Road, Cape May, NJ 08210
609-884-4010
Regional Hockey
Cape May County visitors and residents commonly follow teams from across New Jersey, Philadelphia, and New York.
Golf Courses
- Avalon Golf Club - 1510 Route 9, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. 609-465-4389.
- BL England Recreation Center and Golf - 900 North Shore Road, Beesleys Point, NJ 08223. 609-390-0432.
- Cape May National Golf Club - Route 9 and Florence Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204. 609-884-1563.
- Cape May Par 3 and Driving Range - 29 Fulling Mill Road, Rio Grande, NJ. 609-889-2600.
- Swainton Golf Course - 1765 Route 9 North, Swainton, NJ 08210. 609-465-3555.
- Ocean City Golf Course - 26th & Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226. 609-399-1315.
- Ponderlodge - 7 Shawmont Avenue, Villas, NJ 08251. 609-886-8065.
- Stone Harbor Golf Club - Route 9 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. 609-465-9270.
- Wildwood Golf & Country Club - 1170 Golf Club Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. 609-465-7823.
Visitor Information & Trip Planning
Cape May County is highly seasonal, so visitors should confirm beach rules, parking, event schedules, ferry reservations, campground availability, and local business hours before traveling.
Cape May County Department of Tourism
Cape May Court House
Cape May, NJ 08210
609-463-6415
Official visitor information for beaches, towns, lodging, events, activities, and vacation planning across the Jersey Cape.
Best Planning Uses
- Beach, boardwalk, and event planning
- Family attractions and rainy-day ideas
- Golf, camping, fishing, boating, and wildlife trips
- Historic Cape May, lighthouses, museums, and walking tours
- Transportation, ferry, parking, and seasonal traffic planning