OCEAN VIEW, NEW JERSEY · JULY 31–AUGUST 2, 2026

LAKE & SHORE

A summer family weekend at Lake & Shore with my sisters Janet and Jeanine, their families, time by the water, music at the campsite and evenings around the fire.

A weekend worth repeating.

Lake & Shore became the setting for a summer family gathering with my sisters Janet and Jeanine, their kids and significant others. We used two campsites for the weekend, with my camper on one site while the rest of the family shared another site with a motorhome and tent.

The campground gave us plenty to do together. The lake was a big part of the weekend, with swimming and kayaking, along with crafts and other campground activities. Most of the weekend naturally moved between the campsites, the water and time spent together.

Music became one of the best parts of the weekend. Katie, Elyssa and I played together at the campsite, and for a few songs the rest of the family joined in singing along.

The weekend went so well that everyone left talking about making Lake & Shore an annual family gathering.

Where I stayed.

FAMILY CAMPING BASE

Lake & Shore

OCEAN VIEW, NEW JERSEY · JULY 31–AUGUST 2, 2026

Lake & Shore was an excellent campground for a family weekend, with plenty of activities and easy access to the lake. My campsite was too small and was the weakest part of the stay, while Janet's site worked much better for the larger family gathering.

ACTIVITIESExcellent
LAKESwimming + kayaking
MY SITEToo small
FAMILY SITEGood

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Swimming and kayaking on the lake
  • Lots of campground activities
  • Craft activities
  • Horse-related activities
  • Live music together at the campsite
  • A strong campground for a family gathering

THE VERDICT

The stay worked so well for the family that everyone began talking about making the Lake & Shore weekend an annual event.

The weekend in motion.

Water activities and campsite music became some of the most memorable parts of the family weekend.

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