Double Trouble
Village of the Pine Barrens
State: New Jersey
County: Ocean County
Founded: 1900s
Abandoned: State Park now
Peak Population: Company town
Double Trouble was a company town dedicated to cranberry farming and logging. The name's origin is debated (possibly a beaver dam that broke twice). The village includes a schoolhouse, general store, and packing house, preserved as a state park.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Fall (cranberry harvest)
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Active cranberry bogs
- Located in the Pine Barrens
- Preserved company town
Location
Address: Double Trouble Rd, Bayville, NJ
Coordinates: 39.8978, -74.2239