Graveling Point Beach
Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Graveling Point Beach sits at the end of Radio Road in Little Egg Harbor Township, a small, unguarded bay beach with shallow water that suits wading and small boats more than serious swimming. There's no entrance fee and no lifeguard, just a dirt lot and a quiet stretch of sand looking out over the bay.
A genuinely peaceful, no frills bay spot for anyone who wants shallow water and quiet, but the lack of a lifeguard and the bug pressure keep it a niche pick rather than a real day trip destination.
How we score beachesBring bug repellent. The marsh setting means biting flies show up on still, warm days, and it's the one thing that catches first time visitors off guard.
A free dirt lot at 1499 Radio Road serves the beach, with limited space.
A flat walk from the lot leads to the sand, with no boardwalk or paved path.
Shallow bay water here warms quickly through the summer, comfortable for wading by June. Biting insects are most active on calm, humid days, so a breezy afternoon is the more comfortable visit.
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