Lake Lenape Park is your one-stop shop for family fun. The 2,000 acre Atlantic County park is one of those something-for-everyone places. First of all, there is the lake. It is huge and is equipped with a boathouse and launch so you can load in your boat and chill out for a day (7:30 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset) on the water. Motor boats are permitted and you’ll need a $5 permit, but since that is good for a year of boating, you can’t beat the amount of affordable fun.

Back-to-nature campers will enjoy the low-key atmosphere of Lake Lenape’s 18 tent-only campsites. Unlike a lot of tent campgrounds, you can drive here which makes things pretty convenient. The campsites are surrounded by tall trees and most border the edges of the Lake. Porta-johns and pumps with potable water are scattered throughout the campsites so you don’t have far to go. And you can shower off at the boat house which is right there, too.

Even if you are only there for an afternoon picnic, you’ll find picnic tables and a playground where the kids can climb, swing and burn off energy. Keep an eye on them, but also keep an eye on the skies and you can spot dozens of species of birds, especially bald eagles which are frequent winter visitors.