Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Stafford Township, NJ (2026)
1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Stafford Township, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Encampment Sanitation
In Stafford Township, including Manahawkin, nobody can camp in a Township park except in areas the Township has designated for camping, and every camper needs a camping permit. Camping is limited to tent, trailer or purpose-built camping equipment and needs written Township Council approval. Violators face arrest or ejection and fines up to $2,000.
Stafford Township Park Camping Rules and Penalties
Significant RestrictionsStafford Township Code §§ 151-19, 151-38, 151-39A
A. No person shall camp in a park except in areas that have been designated for camping by the Township, if any. Camping shall be limited to tent camping, trailer camping or camping with other equipment designed specifically for camping and must obtain written approval from the Township Council. B. No person shall camp in a park without first obtaining a camping permit from the Township or its ...