🌤 Weather at Senator Frank S. Farley by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37–66 °F | 65–80 °F | 43–74 °F | 30–47 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Atlantic City, 1 mi away, elevation 10 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
New Jersey’s Premier Marina — 630-Slip State Marina, Vessels Up to 300 Feet, 24-Hour Fuel Dock, Absecon Bay, Golden Nugget Resort Access, Transient and Seasonal Dockage, Atlantic City Atlantic County New Jersey
Senator Frank S. Farley State Marina is a 630-slip state-owned marina at 600 Huron Avenue, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, situated on Absecon Bay. Owned by the NJ Division of Parks and Forestry and managed by the Golden Nugget Atlantic City, this premier facility features 630 floating slips accommodating vessels up to 300 feet, 24-hour self-service fuel dock with high-speed pumps for gas and diesel, water/cable/telephone/electric hookups up to 100 amps, pump-out station, bathrooms and private showers, laundry facilities, dock attendants, access to Golden Nugget resort amenities, and transient/seasonal/annual dockage options.
World-Class Marina Facilities
The Farley State Marina is one of the largest public marinas on the New Jersey coast, with 630 floating slips in a well-protected Absecon Bay harbor. The basin is dredged to approximately 8 feet at mean low tide with approach depths around 9 feet. The marina can accommodate everything from small recreational boats to megayachts up to 300 feet. The 24-hour self-service fuel dock features high-speed pumps for both gasoline and diesel.
Amenities and Resort Access
Slip hookups include water, cable TV, telephone, and electrical service up to 100 amps. Registered marina guests have access to bathrooms, private showers, and laundry facilities, plus Golden Nugget resort amenities which may include the outdoor pool, fitness center, restaurants, and casino entertainment. In-season dock attendants provide assistance, and a ship store/bait and tackle is accessible nearby.
Contact and Reservations
The marina offers transient, seasonal, annual, and winter dockage. Advance reservations are recommended for transient slips. Contact: (609) 441-8482 or VHF Channel 65.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a state park?
The Farley State Marina is owned by the NJ Division of Parks and Forestry but managed by the Golden Nugget. It is a marina facility, not a traditional state park.
How big can boats be?
The marina accommodates vessels up to 300 feet in length.
Wildlife & Nature
Farley State Marina — in Atlantic City — provides boating access to the Absecon Inlet and Atlantic Ocean. The marina’s salt marsh, bay, and inlet support ospreys, great egrets, and laughing gulls. Bottlenose dolphins cruise the inlet in summer.
Nearby Attractions
Atlantic City — adjacent — has the Boardwalk and casinos. Absecon Lighthouse — 2 miles south. Edwin B. Forsythe NWR — 10 miles north.
Keep exploring: The closest neighbors are Somers Mansion (a short drive away) and Bass River State Forest (within about an hour’s drive).
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Senator Frank S. Farley
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are allowed in NJ state parks and forests on leash but are prohibited from buildings, swimming beaches and non-designated campsites.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Leash 6 feet or less, with the pet under physical control at all times.
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- Pets are prohibited from swimming beaches and swimming waters statewide.
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Pets are prohibited from cabins/lodging; the Pet Friendly Camping Program designates campsites at 13 areas (e.g. Round Valley all sites, Allaire 1-8, Bass River 1-85, Stokes 101-137) for up to two dogs or cats per permit.
- Pet fees statewide rule
- $5.00 per night additional charge for a pet-friendly campsite; no day-use pet fee.
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Pet Friendly Camping requires current rabies vaccination with written proof at check-in; caged birds/reptiles only allowed inside RVs.
Are dogs allowed at Senator Frank S. Farley?
Pets are allowed in NJ state parks and forests on leash but are prohibited from buildings, swimming beaches and non-designated campsites. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via dep.nj.gov. More: New Jersey state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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