Overview
Jackson Township is a town of 60,000 people (2022) in Ocean County (New Jersey). Jackson is the site of Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor theme parks. This article also covers Plumsted Township, a community of about 8,000 people to the west of Jackson.
1 sights · 4 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Jackson Township
New Egypt Speedway
On Saturday night, you can watch racers zoom around a dirt road. Fully wheelchair accessible.
Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari
Six Flags Great Adventure is a major theme park that boasted the tallest and 2nd fastest roller coaster in the world, Kingda Ka, until it was imploded in February 2025. It also has Hurricane Harbor, a water park.
St. Vladimir Memorial Church
A gold-domed Russian Orthodox church in the Cassville section of Jackson.
Adventure Crossing USA
Offers a wide range of sports facilities, which as of January 2023 include axe-throwing, golf, and an AR/VR center. There will be more opening in the coming years.
Saratoga Farms
This place is mostly known for horses, but you can also see chickens, pigs, and other farm animals. There is also an on-site thrift shop.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Wettest: Mar and Aug. (climate data from nearby Toms River)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TTN Trenton Mercer Airport, Ewing Township — 27 mi away. Directions
- EWR Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark — 42 mi away (major hub). Directions
Interstate 195 is the major artery that travels through the northern section of Jackson, and provides a vital link to the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, and other arteries. I-195 Exit 16 will place you on Ocean County Route 537, and Exits 21 and 22 also are within Jackson.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $65–$65 a night (typical $82), from 2 listed prices.
- Typical meal: about $19 per person at listed restaurants.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$110, mid-range ~$160, comfortable ~$230.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning St. Vladimir Memorial Church, Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari, Adventure Crossing USA
- Lunch Mamma Angela
- Afternoon New Egypt Speedway, Saratoga Farms
- Dinner Village Donut Shop
- Evening Cassville Tavern
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Jackson is not known for fine dining. Your best bet is either the Cassville Tavern or some pizza parlor. They're all rather good. If it's kosher you crave, then go to Lakewood, one town east of Jackson.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
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Map
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Get in
Interstate 195 is the major artery that travels through the northern section of Jackson, and provides a vital link to the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, and other arteries. I-195 Exit 16 will place you on Ocean County Route 537, and Exits 21 and 22 also are within Jackson.
New Jersey Transit and Academy Bus offers limited bus service to Jackson Township.
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN). The nearest airports with international flights are Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Get around
Jackson and Plumsted are very spread out, so a car is by far the most viable way to get around.
Lakewood Road/Bennett Mills Road crosses Plumsted and Jackson townships from west to east.
See
- Rova Farms, a Russian resort in the Cassville section of Jackson.
- Fish Road, an ancient Native American route to the Atlantic Ocean.
- The Clayton burial ground in the Brookwood I section of Jackson.
Do
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Cycling
Six Flags Great Adventure
Do Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari
Six Flags Great Adventure is a major theme park that boasted the tallest and 2nd fastest roller coaster in the world, Kingda Ka, until it was imploded in February 2025. It also has Hurricane Harbor, a water park.
Buy
Eat
Jackson is not known for fine dining. Your best bet is either the Cassville Tavern or some pizza parlor. They're all rather good. If it's kosher you crave, then go to Lakewood, one town east of Jackson.
Eat Village Donut Shop (Village Donuts)
Hand-made donuts and other pastries with specials every weekend.
Eat Mamma Angela
An Italian restaurant serving pizza, subs, pasta, burgers, and steak.
Drink
Drink Cassville Tavern
This bar and restaurant hosts many events throughout the year.
Sleep
Jackson is nice enough, but it offers not one place for sleeping, unless you enjoy the great outdoors. The nearest towns aren't great. Unless you have friends to stay with, your best bet would be a brand name hotel in Point Pleasant, Freehold, or Toms River. If money is no object then either check into the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank, take a room in Princeton, Summit, or New York City, or rent a house in Spring Lake or Bay Head.
Go next
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