Holgate

[woodjin]

On March 30th, the day before it closed to the public (till after labor day), my son and I vistited Holgate on the southern tip of LBI. I have been meaning to visit it for a long time now. Despite a 60 degree forcast it was incredibly cold due to a strong westard wind. I had brought my sons winter jacket "just in case" and I was glad I did. The hood on his jacket kept him warm and happy. Myself, on the other hand, endured 2 1/2 hours in a sweat shirt. My ears had never been so cold. We didn't make it too far down, maybe a mile or a little more. It is an amazing area that I plan to explore more fully in the fall. It is a real gift to see an undeveloped barrier island like this. Jack was excited since I told him this is what the pirates saw when they landed on the southern NJ coast!

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http://pix.kg/p/188280265215:1246119650/sct

Jeff

 

[bobpbx]

Let me know when Jeff, maybe I can join you.

 

[woodjin]

Let me know when Jeff, maybe I can join you.

You bet!! It will be shortly after labor day.

 

[Teegate]

Many years ago I drove out there in my first Land Cruiser. A man my mom worked with surf fished from his truck all winter and I visited him one day. There was some sort of lottery to get a car pass I believe except for one day. At least that is how I remember it. Are vehicles allowed there in the winter now?

Guy

 

[woodjin]

Many years ago I drove out there in my first Land Cruiser. A man my mom worked with surf fished from his truck all winter and I visited him one day. There was some sort of lottery to get a car pass I believe except for one day. At least that is how I remember it. Are vehicles allowed there in the winter now?

Guy

Yes, with a permit. There is a fairly narrow area between the surf and dunes they can drive for the purpose of surf fishing.

 

[46er]

Saw my first Snowy Owl at the tip quite a few years ago, 2006 I think, and since have walked it many times in winter. Great birding location, but you have to watch the tides. There is one spot in particular, about 3/4's to the tip, that blows out during high tides.

You can get a beach driving permit for $50 at the Long Beach Twnshp police station. Pretty sure you have to carry certain safety equipment.