Visit Rural Salem County

Visiting & Lodging

Alloway is a quiet rural destination rather than a conventional tourist center. Its strengths are Alloway Lake, Holly Hills Nature Preserve, local history and the broader agricultural landscape. Overnight lodging is limited inside the township, so nearby Salem County accommodations are clearly labeled as outside Alloway.

Best fit: Alloway is most appealing for visitors interested in fishing, paddling, walking, local history, rural drives and low-key Salem County exploration.

Things to do in Alloway

Alloway Lake

Public access at 26 East Canal Street includes parking, picnic tables, a dock and a small launch ramp. Only non-powered craft or electric trolling motors are allowed; fishing is catch-and-release under current township rules.

Holly Hills Nature Preserve

225 acres at 374 Alloway-Friesburg Road with two ponds, walking trails and paved parking. Motorized recreational vehicles are not permitted.

Alloway Township History Museum

Room 216 of the municipal building. Current township information lists hours on the last Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to noon.

Camp Edge

Faith-based outdoor camp and adventure property operated by Ranch Hope. Programs and facility access depend on current offerings and reservations.

Rural drives

Alloway-Friesburg Road, Commissioners Pike and surrounding farm roads show the agricultural landscape that still defines the township.

Salem County day trips

Alloway is within a short drive of Woodstown, Salem, Quinton, Cowtown and other rural South Jersey attractions.

Where to stay

NJTGO did not verify a conventional hotel or public bed-and-breakfast operating inside Alloway Township. These nearby choices are outside Alloway.

Outside Alloway · ManningtonBarrett's Plantation House Bed & Breakfast
203 Old Kings Hwy
Mannington Township, NJ 08079
856-935-0812

Historic two-suite Salem County bed-and-breakfast in an 18th-century house.

Outside Alloway · PilesgroveFour Seasons Family Campground
158 Woodstown Daretown Rd
Pilesgrove, NJ 08098
856-769-3635

Family campground with RV/tent sites, cabins and seasonal camping.

Outside Alloway · SalemSalem River Inn
91 Salem Country Club Rd
Salem, NJ 08079
609-420-8190

Small Salem County inn and event property with a riverfront setting.

Visitor resources

Plan a quiet Alloway day trip

Pair lake or nature time with the local Food & Drink and Business & Shopping guides.

Food & DrinkBusiness & Shopping

Visitor and lodging information reviewed September 2026. Lake rules, trail access, museum hours and lodging availability can change.

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