Community Guide

Mays Landing, NJ

Hamilton Township · Atlantic County · Jersey Shore

About the Area

Mays Landing & Hamilton Township

Mays Landing is an unincorporated community and census-designated place within Hamilton Township, serving as the county seat of Atlantic County. As of the 2020 Census, Mays Landing had a population of 5,603. Hamilton Township, created in 1813, is known as New Jersey's largest municipality by land area at approximately 110.90 square miles.

Conveniently located in Mays Landing within Hamilton Township, the property at 4885 Bayberry Place offers easy access to shopping, dining, recreation, the Atlantic City Expressway, Black Horse Pike/Route 322, Lake Lenape, Gaskill Park, Storybook Land, and Atlantic County Park at Estell Manor.

At a Glance

County seat of Atlantic County

Population: 5,603 (2020 Census)

15-20 min to Atlantic City

~54 min to Philadelphia

Regional shopping hub

Education

Schools & Education

The Hamilton Township School District serves students Pre-K through 8th grade, with high school students attending Oakcrest High School through the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District.

Joseph C. Shaner School

Hamilton Township School District · Pre-K to 3rd Grade

William Davies Middle School

Hamilton Township School District · 4th to 8th Grade

Oakcrest High School

Greater Egg Harbor Regional · 9th to 12th Grade

Parks & Recreation

Outdoor Recreation Nearby

Lake Lenape Park

6303 Old Harding Hwy

Boating, fishing, hiking, camping, and nature trails along the Great Egg Harbor River.

Gaskill Park

40 Farragut Ave

Community park with playground and open green space.

Estell Manor Park

109 NJ-50

Atlantic County park with trails, sports fields, and picnic areas.

Lake Lenape Highlights

Located centrally in Mays Landing, Lake Lenape Park (East and West) offers extensive amenities including boat ramps, boathouse, boating, camping, canoeing, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting, mountain biking, nature trails, birding, picnic areas, and playgrounds. The lake sits along the Great Egg Harbor River and is a major regional recreation destination.

Local Dining