🌤 Weather at White Oaks by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30–73 °F | 58–86 °F | 33–78 °F | 21–44 °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 Somerville Somerset Airport, 4 mi away, elevation 105 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
New Jersey’s State-Owned Golf Course — Public 18-Hole Course, Green Acres Property, White Oak Tree Heritage, Gloucester County, Newfield New Jersey
White Oaks is a state-owned property in Gloucester County, New Jersey, near Newfield. Part of New Jersey’s Green Acres program of state-managed recreational lands, the property is associated with the White Oaks Golf Course, a public facility set among stands of the white oak (Quercus alba) — New Jersey’s official state tree. The site provides public golf, open space, and wildlife habitat within the southern New Jersey landscape of mixed oak-pine forests.
Green Acres Heritage
New Jersey’s Green Acres Program, established in 1961, has protected over 700,000 acres of open space and recreational land across the state. White Oaks represents one of the program’s efforts to maintain public access to outdoor recreation while preserving the natural character of the surrounding landscape. The property’s namesake white oak trees are among the most important hardwood species in the Mid-Atlantic region, providing food and habitat for hundreds of wildlife species.
Recreation
The White Oaks Golf Course offers an 18-hole public golf experience through a landscape of mature trees and open fairways. The surrounding Green Acres property provides additional opportunities for walking, nature observation, and enjoyment of southern New Jersey’s Outer Coastal Plain ecosystem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is White Oaks a state park?
White Oaks is a state-owned Green Acres property primarily associated with a public golf course. It is not a traditional state park with hiking trails and campgrounds.
What is the significance of the white oak?
The white oak (Quercus alba) is the official state tree of New Jersey, recognized for its ecological importance and historical significance throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
Nearby state parks: If you have extra time, Old Dutch Parsonage is a short drive away, and Wallace House is a short drive away.
Camping reservations: Book campsites and cabins for New Jersey state parks online at njportal.com.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at White Oaks
- 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 White Oaks?
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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