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Waretown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place within Ocean Township, in southern Ocean County, New Jersey. It lies along the western shore of Barnegat Bay, roughly midway between the communities of Manahawkin to the south and Barnegat to the north, on a stretch of the Jersey Shore known for its bayfront, marinas, and access to Barnegat Inlet. The 2020 census counted about 1,480 residents in the CDP. The community's history is tied to the bay and the surrounding Pine Barrens, with a heritage of shipbuilding, clamming, and maritime trades that later gave way to residential and recreational waterfront development. The Waretown Historical Society preserves this past at the Little Red Schoolhouse Museum, a restored one-room schoolhouse along Wells Mills Road. The name and character of the area remain closely linked to the water and to the wooded Pinelands that frame its western edge. Today Waretown functions as a quiet shore community, with homes ranging from bayfront and lagoon-front properties to inland subdivisions and wooded lots. It is home to a number of marinas and boatyards, reinforcing its role as a center for recreational boating on the central bay. The community is bordered to the west by the expansive Wells Mills County Park, one of the largest parks in the Ocean County system, which offers hiking trails and a lake in a Pine Barrens setting. To the east, Barnegat Bay and the nearby inlet provide boating, fishing, and crabbing. Waretown's central position in southern Ocean County places it within easy reach of the beaches of Long Beach Island, the services of Manahawkin, and the Garden State Parkway.

Population 1,483

County Ocean County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Waretown, New Jersey in?

Waretown is in Ocean County, New Jersey, within Ocean Township. It is an unincorporated census-designated place located along the western shore of Barnegat Bay in the southern part of the county.

Is Waretown on Barnegat Bay?

Yes. Waretown fronts the western shore of Barnegat Bay, between the communities of Barnegat to the north and Manahawkin to the south. Its bayfront and lagoon areas support a strong recreational boating, fishing, and crabbing culture.

What schools serve Waretown, New Jersey?

Waretown students attend the Ocean Township School District for the elementary and middle grades, including Waretown Elementary School and the Frederic A. Priff School. Older students attend Southern Regional High School in nearby Manahawkin.

What parks and recreation are near Waretown?

Waretown borders Wells Mills County Park, the largest park in the Ocean County system, which offers Pine Barrens hiking trails, a lake, and a nature center. Barnegat Bay and nearby Barnegat Inlet provide boating, fishing, and crabbing, and Long Beach Island's beaches are a short drive away.

How far is Waretown from Long Beach Island?

Waretown sits just north of the Route 72 causeway, which carries traffic east across Barnegat Bay to Long Beach Island. The island's beach towns are typically a short drive of a few miles from Waretown.

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