Six Flags Great Adventure

Although the park does not have its own campground, it teams up with Timberland Lake Campground, which is just three miles from the park gate. It’s the closest and you get discounted Six Flags tickets if you stay at Timberland. RVers can pick from over 200 sites with utilities on 54 acres. The kids will love the pool, fishing lake, and playground. However, there are plenty of additional places to choose from in the area as well.

For a quieter alternative further from the park, visitors might choose to stay at one of the state parks in the area. Both Allaire State Park and Cheesequake State Parks have campgrounds. And the family campground at Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold, less than 10 miles from the fun, has 64 pull-thru campsites that can handle rigs of any size. With all the amenities, four playgrounds, and a 17-acre lake, you’ll have plenty to do even after you leave Six Flags.

For those visitors who have mobility issues, a large park like Six Flags Great Adventure can feel daunting. The park understands this and makes accommodations for those who need accessibility. Guests can bring their own wheelchairs or rent one at the Guest Relations building on Main Street at the park. In addition, parents who need some help toting around their little bundles of joy can rent a stroller.

Pack comfortable clothes that you can layer so you can remove them as the day heats up because the temps may go from 59 to 89 during your visit. Most visitors you see at the park will be wearing t-shirts and shorts or jeans. Comfortable shoes are a must, and you don’t want to wear anything bulky or clothing that can get in the way when you get on the rides.

Because certain rides like the Superman, Kingda Ka, and Bizzaro do not allow loose items like purses or backpacks, bring as little as possible with you. If you do need to bring a bag, you can rent a locker to keep your items in while you ride the rides. A lot of visitors use fanny packs because they are usually allowed on the rides, and they can hold things like your phone, wallet, and keys.

Another item to bring with you is sunblock because even if you apply it before going into the park, you will need to reapply it several times during the day. Grab a travel-sized bottle that fits in your pocket or fanny pack. The park allows each visitor to have a bottle of water as long as it is still sealed and in a plastic bottle, so make sure you bring one. You can refill them from water fountains around the park.

The gear you need for cooking will depend on the utilities available where you are camping and what you want to do. Even if your campsite is supposed to have full utilities, you should always be prepared in case something goes wrong. Keeping a camp stove and barbecue pit in your rig is a good idea just in case. Also, be sure to stock up on necessities like foil, baggies, trash bags, and eating utensils.

Visitors who are planning to take a trip into town to get a bite to eat with the family can find a plethora of different eateries. There are Mexican restaurants, a New American café, Asian cuisine, and Italian food less than a few miles from Six Flags. If you like pizza, you are in luck because there are a half dozen pizzerias within five miles.

Just like any theme park, Six Flags Great Adventure is separated into different sections (themes), each with their own unique rides, games, and entertainment. And of course, each area has its own eateries. Main Street has the most food choices from Dippin’ Dots ice cream to pizza.

Adventure Alley has a country kitchen with homestyle food. Fantasy Forest has the Yum Yum Café, which boasts all kinds of burgers, fries, and snacks. Of course, you can also find funnel cakes, popcorn, and cotton candy throughout the park. But don’t forget to stop in one of the shops to get souvenirs to take home with you.